19) The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Statement of Professional Practice
includes four standards of ethical behavior.
a. List the four standards of ethical behavior.
b. For each of the items listed below, identify the IMA standard under which each of the
following responsibilities is included.
1> Refrain from using confidential information for unethical or illegal advantage.
2> Communicate information fairly and objectively.
3> Abstain from engaging or supporting any activity that might discredit the profession.
4> Perform professional duties in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and
technical standards.
5> Maintain an appropriate level of professional expertise by continually developing
knowledge and skills.
6> Mitigate actual conflicts of interest. Regularly communicate with business associates
to avoid any apparent conflict of interest. Advise all parties of potential conflicts.
7> Disclose all relevant information that could reasonably be expected to influence an
intended users understanding of the reports, analyses or recommendations.
20) In a JIT system, reducing throughput time is possible because:
A.there are fewer materials used in the process
B.there are more workers involved in the process
C.there are more supervisors, so a better job is done of directing plant activities
D.there are fewer operations such as moving and storing inventories that do not add
value to the product