SINGAPORE
SINGAPORE COMPUTER SOCIETY (S.C.S.) PROFESSIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT
General Principles
1. SCS members will act at all times with integrity.
2. SCS members will accept full responsibility for their work.
3. SCS members will always aim to increase their competence.
4. SCS members will act with professionalism to enhance the prestige of the
profession and the Society.
Professional Ideas
1. SCS members will act at all times with integrity
* SCS members will not lay claim to a level of competence that they do not
possess.
* SCS members will act with complete discretion when entrusted with
confidential information.
* SCS members will be impartial when giving advice and will disclose any
relevant personal interests.
* SCS members will give credit for work done by others where credit is due.
2. SCS members will accept full responsibility for their work
* SCS members will carry out their assignments in a professional manner.
* SCS members will adhere to their employer's or client's standards and
guidelines.
* SCS members will indicate to their employers or clients the consequences to
be expected if their professional judgement is overruled.
3. SCS members will always aim to increase their competence
* SCS members will continue to upgrade their knowledge and skills, and be
aware of relevant development in the technology they are involved in.
* SCS members will provide opportunity and encouragement for professional
development and advancement to fellow professionals and aspirants to the
profession.
* SCS member will extend public knowledge, understanding and appreciation of
information technology and to oppose false or deceptive statements related to
information technology of which they are aware.
4. SCS members will act with professionalism to enhance the prestige of the
profession and the Society
* SCS members will uphold and improve the professional standards of the
Society through participation in their formulation, establishment and
enforcement.
* SCS members will not seek personal advantage to the detriment of the
Society.
* SCS members will not speak on behalf of the Society without proper
authority.
* SCS members will not slander the professional reputation of any other
person.
* SCS members will use their special knowledge and skill for the advancement
of human welfare.
Edited 94/10/04
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