Ethical Conduct in Planning Process
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What is the primary purpose of the ethical conduct guide presented in the text?

  • To provide enforceable standards for professional planners
  • To establish rules for resolving conflicts of interest in planning decisions
  • To outline principles for certified planners and others involved in the planning process (correct)
  • To define the public interest in planning matters
  • What is the role of the planning process?

  • To serve the interests of private stakeholders
  • To serve the public interest (correct)
  • To resolve conflicts of values and private interests
  • To enforce ethical standards among planners
  • Why does the text emphasize the necessity for the highest standards of fairness and honesty among all participants in the planning process?

  • Because planning issues often involve conflicts of values and large private interests (correct)
  • Because the public interest is a matter of continuous debate
  • Because planners have a special responsibility to serve their own interests
  • Because the planning process is governed by enforceable ethical standards
  • What is the relationship between the Code of Ethics mentioned in the text and the certified planners?

    <p>The Code is formally subscribed to by each certified planner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Code of Ethics provide in addition to enforceable standards?

    <p>Aspirational standards that require conscious striving to attain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of the ethical principles outlined in the Code of Ethics, according to the text?

    <p>The general values of society and the planner's responsibility to serve the public interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage suggest is essential for giving the principles it outlines 'daily meaning'?

    <p>Continuous systematic discussion of their application</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what should planning process participants strive to do in relation to the natural and built environments?

    <p>Preserve the integrity of both the natural and built environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage suggest is an important consideration for planning process participants when making decisions?

    <p>The personal interests of the participants themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what should planning process participants strive to do in relation to public information and decision-making?

    <p>Ensure that non-confidential information is made available to the public in a convenient format and with sufficient time before any decision is made</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage suggest is an important responsibility of planning process participants?

    <p>Planning for the needs of disadvantaged groups and persons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage suggest is an essential characteristic of planning process participants?

    <p>Impartiality and independence in their decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

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