Codes of conduct

• Professional bodies such as BCS exist to give members a gurantee of competency, to help them get hired
• BCS code of conduct is composed of four main parts, which are?

  Society - IT is for everyone

  Yourself - develop your skills

  Employer - respect your employer

  Peers - pass on knowledge
• The society part of BCS defines that you must have due regard for the publics health, regard for rights of third parties, promote equality
• The you part of BSC defines that you must never undertake work you are incapable of, claim competence you lack, and to always develop yours skills.
• Peers part of BCS defines that you must accept your duty to the profession, seek to improve standards, encourage other members and uphold the reputation of BCS
• IAP code of conduct 4 main parts are duties to the?

  Public

  Profession

  Institution

  Employers
• IAP duties to the public how are you contribute to society including concern for the rights of third parties, the law, and H & S
• IAP duties to the profession is all about how you treat peers and the public. It is about conducting yourself professionally, advance public understanding of tech, and respect towards others
• IAP duties to the institution similar to BCS is about how members recognise that theydon't know everything. It is the same as the duty to yourself in BCS
• IAP duties to the employer is about working in an organisation. Under it one must work with proper care, judgement and complete work in a timely manner.
• Paying for employees who are members of professional bodies can be expensive, but it guarantees a level of expertise