OACETT IEPPE Value Pack (Frequently Bought Together)

What is the scope of practice of a profession?

• A. The range of skills that those within a profession must have.
• B. The roles and responsibilities fulfilled by professionals within that profession.
• C. The skill and knowledge set of people who practice a profession.
• D. The subject matter in which those within a profession have expertise.

You are a member of OACETT, a principal in XYZ Company and also a member of a city council. The city council approves appropriations for projects undertaken by the city. One such project is an energy conservation project with a large potential reduction in energy costs. XYZ Company has established a good reputation in the energy conservation field. XYZ Company has submitted a proposal to the city council to provide services for this project under consideration.
Which of the statements below is the best decision and rationalization?

• A. Advise your client that you need to think about their request and talk to your employer, and that you will get back to them shortly. Advise your employer of the client's request and work out with your employer the response you will give to the client on what, if anything, you can do for the client or on what other alternatives are possible. This ensures whatever is done occurs with the full knowledge of your employer and allows you to respond in a fair and courteous manner to your client.
• B. Advise your client that you need to think about their request and will get back to them shortly. Do not advise your employer of the client's request and work out by yourself the response you will give to the client on what, if anything, you can do for the client, or what other alternatives are possible. This allows you to respond in a fair and courteous manner to your client.
• C. None of the options.
• D. Advise your client that you must refuse any part of the client's offer but do not tell your employer for fear of causing a problem for your client. This allows you to respond in a fair and courteous manner to your client.

Brown and Green have a concept for a new survey measuring instrument based on their many years in the Civil Survey field. They want to establish a business to raise capital, design,manufacture, and market this new instrument. Both Brown and Green are well established, are in their mid-50s, and have no family members who would be prepared to take over the business when they are ready to retire in about 10 years.
What form of business would the two entrepreneurs choose if they wanted the easiest and lowest-cost way to get it off the ground?

• A. A sole proprietorship
• B. A corporation
• C. A joint venture
• D. A partnership

Alex is an OACETT C.E.T. He works at an IT company that completes unique software programming for industrial and medical tools and equipment. There was sample hardware in the office that Alex did not think the company needed. He took the hardware home to see if he could adapt it for a project he was working on for his own interest. He did not intend to make money off of the project; he simply wanted to see if an idea he had was feasible. The next week the company owner asked all employees about the whereabouts of the sample hardware. The company owner indicated that the hardware needed to be returned to the manufacturer and that the company would get charged for it if it was not returned. Alex did not say anything to the company owner about having taken the sample hardware.
By this time, he had already disassembled it and used different parts in his own project. He was not able to put the sample hardware back together.
Alex still did not tell the company owner about the hardware. The company owner, suspecting that Alex had the hardware, filed a complaint with the OACETT Complaints Committee. What is Alex's best next move in this situation?
(1 mark)

• A. Admit to the company owner that they took the hardware, apologize, and request that the company owner withdraw the complaint to OACETT.
• B. Admit to the company owner that they took the hardware, explain the situation, and indicate that they understand the need for the complaint to OACETT.
• C. Tell the company owner that the complaint to OACETT is not fair and say that they no longer want to work for the company.
• D. Hire a lawyer.

You are a member of OACETT, a principal in XYZ Company and also a member of a city council. The city council approves appropriations for projects undertaken by the city. One such project is an energy conservation project with a large potential reduction in energy costs. XYZ Company has established a good reputation in the energy conservation field. XYZ Company has submitted a proposal to the city council to provide services for this project under consideration.
Which action best balances your obligations to your company and your responsibility to follow the OACETT Code of Ethics when facing a conflict of interest?

• A. Remain in your position and advocate for your company's proposal.
• B. Withdraw your company's proposal to eliminate the conflict.
• C. Immediately resign from your position.
• D. Remain in your position but avoid participating in discussions or decisions that involve your company.