10 RICS ethical questions

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10 Ethics Questions

1) What is the RICS Moto

est modus in rebus - 'there is a measure in all things'

2) What is the role of the RICS

Regulate and promote the profession

Maintain the highest educational and professional standards

Protect clients and consumers through a strict code of ethics and professional standards

Provide impartial advice, analysis and guidance.

3)What sort of information do registered firms have to send to the RICS annually?

Type of business and staffing

Nature of clients

Complaints handling procedures details and records

PI insurance

Whether the firm holds clients money

4) Who is the president of the RICS

Lousie Brooke-Smith

First female president

Elected in June 2014

5) Who is the president of the quantity surveying and construction faculty

David Bucknall

6) How many countries are in the RICS

146

7) Name 5 professional groups of the RICS

Quantity Surveying

Facilites Managment

Project Managment

Dispute resolution

Building Surveying

8) what are the 5 core ethical standards

Act with integrity

Promote trust within the industry

Take responsibility for your actions

Always provide high level of service

Treat others with respect

9) what is a conflict of interest

Where someone is a position of trust has competing personal or professional interests making it difficult for them to fulfil their duties imperially

10) What insurances would you need if you were starting up your own firm?

PI

Employers liability

Public liability

Buildings insurance of own office