Challenges Facing Members of Ghana Institution of Surveyors in Complying with Code of Ethics (original) (raw)

There are several professional bodies within the construction industry with their professional code of ethics, yet unethical practices is one of the most challenging issues in the construction industry. Professional members of professional bodies in their efforts to adhere to their code of ethics encounter numerous challenges ranging from internal factors to external factors. The aim of this research is to identify the challenges faced by the members of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) in complying with their professional code of ethics. The objectives of this study were to find out the importance of the code of ethics and to evaluate the challenges associated with the compliance. An extensive literature review was conducted to identify the importance and challenges facing professional ethics compliance. Field survey of Seventy-four (74) members of the GhIS was selected using purposive sampling techniques with a response rate of 95%. Data obtained were analysed with descriptive statistics techniques. The results show that the importance of Professional code of ethics includes its ability to increases public trust in co-operations, define professional responsibilities, safeguard professionals, create a common operational framework and increase awareness of key ethical issues. Moreover, the topmost rated challenges faced by members include political pressure, corruption, social pressure, and non-application of the necessary penaltiesto defaulters.