Professional Planning Ethics and Practice Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering the CIP Statement of Values, Code of Professional Conduct sections, ethical theories, and core planning professional definitions based on lecture notes.

[Module 1 — Profession] What is a profession?

A specialized occupation requiring extensive education specialized knowledge professional judgment ethical obligations and service to the public

[Module 1 — Profession] Where does the word profession originate?

The word profess meaning to publicly declare or claim expertise in a particular calling

[Module 1 — Profession] Name the four defining characteristics of a profession?

Extensive training and specialized expertise • Intellectual knowledge • Collective self regulation • Service to the public

[Module 1 — Profession] Why do professions require extensive education?

Professional competence requires years of education training practical experience and continuous learning

[Module 1 — Profession] What is meant by specialized expertise?

Professionals possess knowledge and skills that are not commonly held by the public

[Module 1 — Profession] What is meant by intellectual knowledge?

Professional work requires critical thinking analysis judgment discretion and applying knowledge rather than simply following procedures

[Module 1 — Profession] What is collective self regulation?

Professionals establish standards credential members investigate misconduct and regulate themselves under provincial legislation

[Module 1 — Profession] Why is service to the public a defining characteristic of a profession?

Professionals use their specialized expertise to serve society and protect the public interest

[Module 1 — Profession] Why is public trust central to a profession?

Society grants professions special privileges because it trusts professionals to act competently and ethically

[Module 1 — Profession] What happens when professionals lose public trust?

Confidence declines in both the individual professional and the profession as a whole

[Module 1 — Regulation] What is professional regulation?

The legal framework that establishes standards of competence ethics accountability and discipline to protect the public

[Module 1 — Regulation] How are most professions regulated in Canada?

Through self regulation authorized by provincial or territorial legislation

[Module 1 — Regulation] What are the responsibilities of a regulatory body?

Assess qualifications • Credential applicants • Establish standards • Investigate complaints • Discipline members • Maintain a public register

[Module 1 — Regulation] Why do professions regulate themselves?

To protect the public while ensuring standards are established by people with professional expertise

[Module 1 — Regulation] What are the benefits of professional regulation?

Public trust • Accountability • Standards of competence • Ethical practice • Continuing education • Liability protection

[Module 1 — Institutions] What is the Professional Standards Board PSB?

The national body responsible for planner certification and accreditation of planning education programs except Quebec

[Module 1 — Institutions] What does the PSB do?

Develops certification standards accredits planning programs and administers the certification process

[Module 1 — Institutions] What are PTIAs?

Provincial and Territorial Institutes and Associations responsible for regulating planners under provincial legislation

[Module 1 — Institutions] What are PTIAs responsible for?

Membership • Ethics • Discipline • Professional standards • Continuing education • Protecting the public

[Module 1 — Institutions] What is the Canadian Institute of Planners CIP?

The national professional association that supports planners through advocacy professional development and member services

[Module 1 — Compare] What is the difference between the PSB and PTIAs?

The PSB certifies planners nationally while PTIAs regulate planners provincially and enforce the Code

[Module 1 — Compare] What is the difference between the PSB and CIP?

The PSB establishes certification standards while CIP supports and advocates for the profession nationally

[Module 1 — Compare] What is the difference between CIP and PTIAs?

CIP is the national professional association while PTIAs are provincial regulators that license and discipline members

[Module 1 — Competencies] What are Core Competencies?

The knowledge skills and attitudes required for certification as a professional planner

[Module 1 — Competencies] Name the seven Functional Competencies?

Human Settlement • History and Principles of Community Planning • Governments Law and Policy • Plan and Policy Consideration • Plan and Policy Making • Plan and Policy Implementation • Developments in Planning

[Module 1 — Competencies] Name the five Enabling Competencies?

Critical Thinking • Interpersonal Skills • Communication • Leadership • Professionalism and Ethical Behaviour

[Module 1 — Competencies] Which enabling competency is most important in this course?

Professionalism and Ethical Behaviour

[Module 1 — Competencies] What three sub competencies make up Professionalism and Ethical Behaviour?

Ethical Standards • Professionalism • Continuous Learning

[Module 1 — Ethical Standards] Ethical Standards include?

Understanding ethical dilemmas • Following ethical standards • Setting high ethical standards for yourself and others

[Module 1 — Professionalism] Professionalism includes?

Understanding the professional role • Supporting the profession • Monitoring changes • Demonstrating professionalism

[Module 1 — Continuous Learning] Continuous Learning includes?

Lifelong learning • Mentorship • Assessing professional development needs • Promoting learning

[Module 1 — Conduct] Which documents guide professional conduct in Canada?

The CIP Statement of Values and the Code of Professional Conduct as adopted by PTIAs

[Module 1 — High Yield] Professionalization in Canada is based on what premise?

Public trust

[Module 1 — High Yield] What is the primary purpose of professional regulation?

Protection of the public interest

[Module 1 — High Yield] What approach do most Canadian professional bodies use to regulate ethical behaviour?

Self regulation authorized by legislation

[Module 2 — Ethics] What is ethics?

A set of principles and standards that guide behaviour and decision making

[Module 2 — Ethics] What is morality?

Beliefs about what is right and wrong that are shaped by individuals cultures religions and societies

[Module 2 — Ethics] What is the difference between ethics and morality?

Morality concerns beliefs about right and wrong while ethics provides principles and standards for evaluating and guiding behaviour

[Module 2 — Ethics] Where does the word ethics come from?

The Greek word ethos meaning character and the Latin word mores meaning customs

[Module 2 — Ethics] Ethics can refer to which three things?

The study of morality • A way of living • Principles governing conduct

[Module 2 — Ethics] In this course what does ethics primarily mean?

The principles and standards that guide professional conduct

[Module 2 — Ethics] Historically what influenced morality?

Religion • Philosophy • Customs • Traditions • Later laws

[Module 2 — Ethics] What Canadian document reflects many shared moral values?

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

[Module 2 — Ethics] What is cultural relativism?

The idea that moral values vary across cultures and historical contexts rather than being universal

[Module 2 — Ethics] Why should planners understand changing societal values?

Because planning goals and definitions of good planning change over time as society evolves

[Module 2 — Ethics] What two major ethical theories are introduced in the course?

Deontology and Consequentialism

[Ethical Layers] What are the four ethical layers used in professional planning?

Ethical Theories • Public Interest • Statement of Values • Code of Professional Conduct

[Ethical Layers] Which ethical layer is enforceable?

The Code of Professional Conduct

[Ethical Layers] Which ethical layer is aspirational?

The Statement of Values

[Ethical Layers] Which ethical layer asks how do we determine what is right?

Ethical Theories

[Ethical Layers] Which ethical layer asks what serves the public interest?

The Public Interest framework

[Ethical Layers] Which ethical layer establishes planners' shared values?

The Statement of Values

[Ethical Layers] Which ethical layer establishes mandatory professional obligations?

The Code of Professional Conduct

[Ethical Theory — Deontology] Who developed deontology?

Immanuel Kant

[Ethical Theory — Deontology] What is deontology?

An ethical theory that judges actions according to moral duties and principles rather than outcomes

[Ethical Theory — Deontology] According to deontology what matters most?

Intentions and following moral duties

[Ethical Theory — Deontology] What assumption does deontology make?

Moral principles are universal and apply regardless of consequences

[Ethical Theory — Consequentialism] What is consequentialism?

An ethical theory that judges actions based on their consequences

[Ethical Theory — Consequentialism] Who is associated with utilitarianism?

Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill

[Ethical Theory — Consequentialism] What makes an action moral according to utilitarianism?

Producing the greatest good for the greatest number

[Ethical Theory — Rawls] Who developed the Theory of Justice?

John Rawls

[Ethical Theory — Rawls] What is Rawls' Theory of Justice?

An ethical theory that seeks to maximize benefits for the least advantaged members of society

[Ethical Theory — Rawls] What is the veil of ignorance?

A thought experiment where decisions are made without knowing your future position in society

[Ethical Theory — Compare] What is the difference between deontology and consequentialism?

Deontology judges whether the right process and moral duties were followed while consequentialism judges whether the outcome produced the best result

[Ethical Theory — Compare] What is the difference between consequentialism and utilitarianism?

Consequentialism is the broader theory while utilitarianism is one form that seeks the greatest good for the greatest number

[Ethical Theory — Compare] What is the difference between utilitarianism and Rawls' Theory of Justice?

Utilitarianism prioritizes the greatest benefit for the greatest number while Rawls prioritizes improving outcomes for the least advantaged

[Ethical Theory — Compare] Which theory emphasizes duties over outcomes?

Deontology

[Ethical Theory — Compare] Which theory emphasizes outcomes over duties?

Consequentialism

[Ethical Theory — Compare] Which theory emphasizes fairness for the least advantaged?

Rawls' Theory of Justice

[Public Interest] What are the two approaches to identifying the public interest?

Procedural Approach and Substantive Approach

[Public Interest] What is the Procedural Approach to the Public Interest?

Determining the public interest through a fair transparent inclusive and participatory planning process

[Public Interest] What is the Substantive Approach to the Public Interest?

Determining the public interest by evaluating whether planning outcomes advance legislated planning values and objectives

[Public Interest — Compare] How are deontology and the Procedural Approach related?

Both emphasize following the right process rather than focusing only on outcomes

[Public Interest — Compare] How are consequentialism and the Substantive Approach related?

Both emphasize achieving desirable planning outcomes

[Public Interest — Compare] What is the difference between the Procedural and Substantive Approaches?

Procedural asks whether the process was fair while Substantive asks whether the outcome serves the public interest

[Public Interest] Is the Duty to Consult with Indigenous communities procedural substantive or both?

Both because it reflects legislated planning values while ensuring meaningful participation

[Professional Responsibility] What is professional competence?

Maintaining the knowledge skills and judgment necessary to provide responsible professional services

[Professional Responsibility] What does professional competence require?

Only accepting work within your professional abilities and expertise

[Professional Responsibility] What is integrity?

Acting honestly truthfully independently and consistently with professional principles

[Professional Responsibility] What are examples of integrity?

Being truthful • Avoiding misleading statements • Sharing required information • Providing independent professional opinions

[Scenario — Ethical Theory] A planner refuses to support a proposal because it violates an ethical principle even though it would benefit more people. Which ethical theory?

Deontology

[Scenario — Ethical Theory] A planner supports the option that benefits the greatest number of residents. Which ethical theory?

Consequentialism specifically Utilitarianism

[Scenario — Ethical Theory] A planner recommends investing in an underserved neighbourhood instead of the option benefiting the greatest number. Which ethical theory?

Rawls' Theory of Justice

[Scenario — Public Interest] A planner ensures every affected group has an opportunity to participate before making a recommendation. Which Public Interest approach?

Procedural Approach

[Scenario — Public Interest] A planner evaluates whether a proposal advances legislated planning goals regardless of the number of meetings held. Which Public Interest approach?

Substantive Approach

[High Yield] Which ethical theory is primarily associated with the right process?

Deontology

[High Yield] Which ethical theory is primarily associated with good outcomes?

Consequentialism

[High Yield] Which Public Interest approach focuses on fairness of the planning process?

Procedural Approach

[High Yield] Which Public Interest approach focuses on the quality of planning outcomes?

Substantive Approach

[Statement of Values] How many themes are included in the CIP Statement of Values?

Eight themes guide planners' ethical aspirations

[Statement of Values] Name the 8 themes of the CIP Statement of Values?

Respect future generations • Overcome jurisdictional limitations • Value the natural and cultural environment • Recognize and react positively to uncertainty • Respect diversity • Balance the needs of communities and individuals • Foster public participation • Articulate and communicate values

[Statement of Values] CIP Value: Respect and integrate the needs of future generations. What does this ask of planners?

Recognize that planning decisions have long-term consequences and avoid compromising future generations

[Statement of Values] CIP Value: Overcome or compensate for jurisdictional limitations. What does this ask of planners?

Work collaboratively across jurisdictions because planning issues extend beyond administrative boundaries

[Statement of Values] CIP Value: Value the natural and cultural environment. What does this ask of planners?

Protect natural ecosystems and cultural heritage while supporting sustainable development

[Statement of Values] CIP Value: Recognize and react positively to uncertainty. What does this ask of planners?

Accept uncertainty and create flexible adaptive planning solutions

[Statement of Values] CIP Value: Respect diversity. What does this ask of planners?

Respect diversity in cultures values communities economies and environments

[Statement of Values] CIP Value: Balance the needs of communities and individuals. What does this ask of planners?

Balance collective community interests with individual rights and interests

[Statement of Values] CIP Value: Foster public participation. What does this ask of planners?

Support meaningful participation especially by underrepresented groups

[Statement of Values] CIP Value: Articulate and communicate values. What does this ask of planners?

Clearly explain planning values to clients employers colleagues decision makers and the public

[Statement of Values] What is the difference between the Statement of Values and the Code of Professional Conduct?

The Statement of Values is aspirational while the Code is enforceable