US CMA Part 2 · Chapter 9 · Question 7 of 23
According to the IMA Statement of Ethical Professional Practice, what should a member do FIRST when faced with an ethical issue?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Follow the organization's established policies on the resolution of such conflicts
Explanation
The IMA statement says a member facing an ethical issue should first follow the organization's established policies, including use of an anonymous reporting system if available. If there are no such policies (or they do not resolve the issue), the member could discuss it with the immediate supervisor (or the next level of management if the supervisor appears to be involved), call IMA's anonymous helpline for guidance, and consult a personal attorney. Disassociating from the organization is considered only if resolution efforts fail.
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