Case: Summary of case
A software consultant is negotiating a contract with a local community to design their traffic control system. He recommends they select the TCS system out of several available systems on the market. The consultant fails to mention that he is a major stockholder of the company producing TCS software.
1.2.1 Public Interest
c) advise your stakeholders as soon as possible of any conflicts of interest or conscientious objections that you have;
1.2.3 Honesty
b) not knowingly mislead a client or potential client as to the suitability of a product or service;
1.2.6 Professionalism
f) refrain from any conduct or action in your professional role which may tarnish the image of the profession or detract from the good name of the ACS;