As a
member of the IMC USA, The Ascher Group has pledged to uphold a level of
ethical standards.
IMC
USA Code of Ethics
All
IMC USA members pledge in writing to abide by the Institute’s Code of
Ethics. Their adherence to the Code signifies voluntary assumption of
self-discipline above and beyond the requirements of law. Key provisions of
the Code specify:
Clients
Members
will serve their clients with integrity, competence, and objectivity,
using a professional approach at all times, and placing the best
interests of the client above all others.
Members
will establish realistic expectations of the benefits and results of
their services.
Members
will treat all client information that is not public knowledge as
confidential, will prevent it from access by unauthorized people, and
will not take advantage of proprietary or privileged information, either
for use by them, their firm or another client, without the client’s
permission.
Members
will avoid conflicts of interest, or the appearance of such, and will
disclose to a client any circumstances or interests that might influence
their judgment and objectivity.
Members
will refrain from inviting an employee of an active or inactive client
to consider alternative employment without prior discussion with the
client.
Engagements
Members
will only accept assignments which they possess the expertise to
perform, and will only assign staff with the requisite expertise.
Members
will ensure that before accepting any engagement, a mutual understanding
of the objectives, scope, work plan, and fee arrangements has been
established.
Members
will offer to withdraw from a consulting engagement when their
objectivity or integrity may be impaired.
Fees
Members
will agree in advance with a client on the basis for fees and expenses,
and will charge fees and expenses that are reasonable, legitimate and
commensurate with the services delivered and the responsibility
accepted.
Members
will disclose to their clients in advance any fees or commissions that
they receive for equipment, supplies or services they could recommend to
their clients.
Profession
Members
will respect the individual and corporate rights of clients and
consulting colleagues, and will not use proprietary information or
methodologies without permission.
Members
will represent the profession with integrity and professionalism in
their relations with their clients, colleagues and the general public.
Members
will report violations of this Code to the Institute, and will ensure
that other consultants working on behalf of the member abide by this
Code.
The
Institute of Management Consultants USA, Inc. (IMCUSA) adopted its first Code of Ethics in 1968. Since that time IMC USA
has modified the wording of the Code for additional clarity and relevance to
clients. The current Code was approved February 22, 2002. It is consistent
with the International Code of Professional Conduct published bythe International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI)
of which IMC USA is a founding member.
