Relate the IMA standard of competence to biblical principles in approximately 250 words.
Standards IMA members have a responsibility to comply with and uphold the standards of Competence, Confidentiality, Integrity, and Credibility. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action. I. COMPETENCE 1. Maintain an appropriate level of professional leadership and expertise by enhancing knowledge and skills 2. Perform professional duties in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and technical standards. 3. Provide decision support information and recommendations that are accurate, clear, concise, and timely. Recognize and help manage risk Resolving Ethical Issues In applying the Standards of Ethical Professional Practice, the member may encounter unethical issues or behavior. In these situations, the member should not ignore them, but rather should actively seek resolution of the issue. In determining which steps to follow the member should consider all risks involved and whether protections exist against retaliation. When faced with unethical issues, the member should follow the established policies of his or her organization, including use of an anonymous reporting system if available. If the organization does not have established policies, the member should consider the following courses of action: The resolution process could include a discussion with the member's immediate supervisor. If the supervisor appears to be involved, the issue could be presented to the next level of management. IMA offers an anonymous helpline that the member may call to request how key elements of the IMA Statement of Ethical Professional Practice could be applied to the ethical issue. The member should consider consulting his or her own attorney to learn of any legal obligations, rights, and risks concerning the issue. If resolution efforts are not successful, the member may wish to consider disassociating from the organization. Standards IMA members have a responsibility to comply with and uphold the standards of Competence, Confidentiality, Integrity, and Credibility. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action. I. COMPETENCE 1. Maintain an appropriate level of professional leadership and expertise by enhancing knowledge and skills 2. Perform professional duties in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and technical standards. 3. Provide decision support information and recommendations that are accurate, clear, concise, and timely. Recognize and help manage risk Resolving Ethical Issues In applying the Standards of Ethical Professional Practice, the member may encounter unethical issues or behavior. In these situations, the member should not ignore them, but rather should actively seek resolution of the issue. In determining which steps to follow the member should consider all risks involved and whether protections exist against retaliation. When faced with unethical issues, the member should follow the established policies of his or her organization, including use of an anonymous reporting system if available. If the organization does not have established policies, the member should consider the following courses of action: The resolution process could include a discussion with the member's immediate supervisor. If the supervisor appears to be involved, the issue could be presented to the next level of management. IMA offers an anonymous helpline that the member may call to request how key elements of the IMA Statement of Ethical Professional Practice could be applied to the ethical issue. The member should consider consulting his or her own attorney to learn of any legal obligations, rights, and risks concerning the issue. If resolution efforts are not successful, the member may wish to consider disassociating from the organization
