Code of Ethics
Fundamental
Principles
ASQ requires its members and certification holders to
conduct themselves ethically by:
- Being honest and impartial in serving the public,
their employers, customers, and clients.
- Striving to increase the competence and prestige of
the quality profession, and
- Using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement
of human welfare.
Members and certification holders are required to
observe the tenets set forth below:
Relations
With the Public
Article 1 – Hold paramount the safety, health, and
welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties.
Relations
With Employers and Clients
Article 2 – Perform services only in their areas of
competence.
Article
3 – Continue their professional development throughout their careers
and provide opportunities for the professional and ethical development
of others.
Article 4 – Act in a professional manner
in dealings with ASQ staff and each employer, customer or client.
Article 5 – Act as faithful agents or
trustees and avoid conflict of interest and the appearance of conflicts
of interest.
Relations
With Peers
Article 6 – Build their professional reputation on
the merit of their services and not compete unfairly with others.
Article 7 – Assure that credit for the
work of others is given to those to whom it is due.
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