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?

The Code is formally subscribed to by each certified planner (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Aspirational standards that require conscious striving to attain (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

The general values of society and the planner's responsibility to serve the public interest (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Continuous systematic discussion of their application (D) 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?

Preserve the integrity of both the natural and built environments (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

The personal interests of the participants themselves (A) 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?

Ensure that non-confidential information is made available to the public in a convenient format and with sufficient time before any decision is made (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Planning for the needs of disadvantaged groups and persons (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Impartiality and independence in their decision-making (A) Signup and view all the answers

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