The PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct provides guidelines for ethical behavior by project ...

Key concepts to be covered in the response could include, but are not limited to:

Responsibility - A project manager should create an atmosphere of integrity and trust within their team. One way to do this is to have the courage to take responsibility for your actions as a project manager, to do what you said you would do and to acknowledge any mistakes that you've made. Your team will see the value of taking ownership for their actions, especially if any errors or mistakes are handled in a constructive rather than punitive way.

Respect - To be respected, one must act respectfully towards others. If the project manager models this behavior with their team as well as their superiors it will send a strong message that team members should treat one another with respect and cooperation.

Fairness - Regardless of any friendships or personal affinities towards certain team members, the project manager should not show any bias or favoritism. All team members should be held to the same standard, and given the same opportunities for growth and achievement. This will contribute to high team morale if people are confident that their efforts will be rewarded.

Honesty - A project manager should insist that all information communicated regarding the project be truthful and accurate. They should demonstrate to the team that they have the courage to share bad news with the sponsor or other stakeholders if this is warranted. This behavior by the project manager should contribute to a culture of transparency, where it is safe to tell the truth.