The American Society of Agricultural Consultants
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Transcript of The American Society of Agricultural Consultants
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The American Society
of Agricultural
Consultants
Ethics and Standards
of Professional Practice • •
ARA’s Broad Impact
* Authority
* Responsibility
* Accountability
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AUTHORITY
• 45% Of ASAC Members…Ag Development
• 38% “ “ “ …Finance/Economics
• 24% “ “ “ …Feasibility Studies
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RESPONSIBILITY
PURCHASE 926 ACRES @ $8,265 A. = $7,653,390
MAXIMUM DEBT THAT IS PRACTICAL
EXPAND HOG OPERATION…856 SOWS
DEVELOP BUDGET SYSTEM…95-98% ACCURACY
LABOR COSTS ARE TOO HIGH
SALES TO INVENTORY @ FMV = 31¢
DISCONTINUE 42 COW/CALF OPERATION
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ACCOUNTABILITY
• PURCHASING LAND @ $8,265/A.
• MAXIMUM DEBT THAT IS PRACTICAL
• EXPANDING HOG OPERATION
• DEVELOP & TRAIN BUDGET SYSTEM
• LABOR COSTS…& MANAGEMENT
• SALES TO INVENTORY @ FMV = 31¢
• ELIMINATING COW/CALF…HEARTACHE!
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- Benefits -
EducationCertification Publications
Personal EnrichmentNetworking
Ethical Standards
ASAC Membership
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• Ethics is defined as . . .Principles of conduct governing an
individual or group
• Moral is defined as. . .Principles of right and wrong behavior
conforming to a standard of right behavior
• Standard is defined as. . .A model which stands for or is accepted
as a basis for comparison
Definitions
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1. The person’s ethical standards are
different from society’s as a whole.
2. The person chooses to act selfishly.
Two Reasons Why People Act Unethically
Ethical Business Management[Bruce Weinstein…”The Ethics Guy”]
1. Do No Harm
2. Make Things Better
3. Respect Others
4. Be Fair
5. Be Compassionate
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How Does U.S. Society View Cheating?
1. Recent Harvard University Episode
a. Organized Cheating…125 Students [caught]
b. Honor System…Outdated?...Unrealistic?
2. Resumes Inflated…Common Practice a. Education
b. Experience
c. Previous Responsibilities
d. Previous Achievements
3. Soliciting Consulting Contracts 10
University of Massachusetts Study
1. 70% of U.S. Adults Lie
a. Some Individuals Apparently Prefer Lying
b. 500% More Prevalent Via Email…Anonymous
2.33%...Not Doing Anything Wrong
3.22%...Need Access To Unauthorized Information
4.19%...Employer Doesn’t Enforce Policies
5.16%...Inconvenient To Follow Policies
6.61%...Company’s Responsibility To Protect
7.Lying Occurs Individually…10-200 Times Daily11
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American Society of Agricultural Consultants
Summary of Code of Ethics
1. Conducting Business
2. Qualifications
3. Professional Honesty
4. Confidentiality
5. Competing Clients
6. Referring Clients &
Compensation for Using Product
7. Rights of Fellow
Consultants
8. Unethical/Illegal
Conduct by Other
Consultants
9. Promoting Services
10. Self-Discipline
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Business Conduct
A member is distinguished by the independence, objectivity, and
moral concern by which business affairs are conducted.
Code of Ethics (1)
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Qualifications
Members will accept only those engagements they are qualified to
undertake, and which, in the light of their knowledge and experience, are in the best interests of their clients.
Code of Ethics (2)
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Professional Honesty
A member can be depended upon to serve clients with true professional
honesty and will refuse to serve under terms or conditions that may impair the member’s independence,
objectivity, or integrity.
Code of Ethics (3)
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Confidentiality
A member respects and guards as confidential any information
obtained from clients which is of a sensitive and confidential nature.
Code of Ethics (4)
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Competing Clients
A member will serve two or more competing clients at the same time on problems of a conflicting nature
only with their full knowledge.
Code of Ethics (5)
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Referring Clients
Members shall not accept or pay fees for referring clients, nor will they
accept compensation, financial or otherwise, from persons or companies whose products,
equipment, or services they may recommend to clients during the
course of an engagement, without full disclosure to the client.
Code of Ethics (6)
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Rights of Fellow Consultants
A member shall always respect the rights of fellow consultants in
negotiating for professional work or advancement; and may use all
honorable means in competition for an assignment.
Code of Ethics (7)
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Unethical or Illegal Conduct by Other Consultants
A member will condemn unethical or illegal conduct by other consultants
Code of Ethics (8)
and shall report any information on violations of these principles to the Society’s Committee of Ethics for proper investigation and action.
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Promoting Services
Members shall promote their services in a professional and
dignified manner, being careful to avoid inaccuracies or misleading
statements.
Code of Ethics (9)
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Self-Discipline
Members recognize that the Society’s Code of Ethics signifies a
voluntary assumption of the obligation of self-discipline above
and beyond the requirements of the law. By it one strives to uphold the honor and maintain the dignity of the
profession.
Code of Ethics (10)
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Related to Agricultural Consulting
A. Competency ProvisionB. Departure ProvisionC. Jurisdictional ExceptionD. Performance Provision
American Society of Agricultural Consultants
Summary of Standards
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ASAC Standards (A)
Competency Provision
Must have the knowledge and experience necessary to complete the assignment
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Immediately disclose the lack of knowledge or experience to the client and take all
steps necessary or appropriate to complete the assignment competently
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Departure Provision
1. Under what conditions will the Departure Provision apply?
2. How does a consultant handle and report situations that are limited or different?
ASAC Standards (B)
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Jurisdictional Exception
If any part of these standards is contrary to the law or public policy of any jurisdiction, only that part
shall be void and have no force or effect in that jurisdiction.
ASAC Standards (C)
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Performance Provision
Minimum Performance Standards
• Identify specific client
• Nature and scope of work
• Any limitations or assumptions
• Compensation
• Time period
ASAC Standards (D)
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1. All Consulting Communications
2. Letter Consulting Reports
3. Comprehensive Consulting Reports
4. Continuing Relationships
ASAC Standards (D cont.)
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Disclosure Adverse Conditions Responsibility Misrepresentation Assumed Conditions Methodology
ASAC Standards (D cont.)
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Questions?
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