American Planning Association Exam AICP Topic 3 Question 87 Discussion

Actual exam question for American Planning Association's AICP exam

Question #: 87
Topic #: 3

Scenario

You are responsible for recommending contracts to the city council. Your immediate supervisor has asked you to prepare a recommendation for a large contract for an individual you know is a good friend of your supervisor. After reviewing the contract, you conclude that the contract amount is not commensurate with the scope of work provided. You believe the contract is a waste of taxpayer dollars if it were to be granted. What might you do first?

AThe first thing to do might be to carefully review the data and procedures used in the analysis for accuracy and completeness (Ethical Principle 1). You should document everything during this entire process such as the date and nature of your supervisor's request and the sources of data used to draw the conclusion that the consultant's price is too high. Then write your report and submit it to your supervisor.

BThe first thing to do might be to carefully review the data and procedures used in the analysis for accuracy and completeness (Ethical Principle 7). You should document everything during this entire process such as the date and nature of your supervisor's request and the sources of data used to draw the conclusion that the consultant's price is too high.

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by Olga at Sep 15, 2024, 10:20 AM

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Rory

1 months ago

Option B? Seriously? That's like trying to put out a fire with gasoline. Option A is the way to go, my friends. Gotta keep those taxpayer dollars safe, you know?

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Nida

18 days ago

A) The first thing to do might be to carefully review the data and procedures used in the analysis for accuracy and completeness (Ethical Principle 1). You should document everything during this entire process such as the date and nature of your supervisor's request and the sources of data used to draw the conclusion that the consultant's price is too high. Then write your report and submit it to your supervisor.

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2 months ago

Option A, definitely. I mean, who needs Ethical Principle 7 anyway? Sounds like someone made that up just to confuse us. Keep it simple and stick to the real principles.

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Lisha

15 days ago

B) Option A, definitely. I mean, who needs Ethical Principle 7 anyway? Sounds like someone made that up just to confuse us. Keep it simple and stick to the real principles.

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Ashton

16 days ago

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2 months ago

Option A seems like the logical choice here. Thoroughly reviewing the data and documenting the process is crucial, and aligns with the first ethical principle. Gotta cover your bases, you know?

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Alyce

18 days ago

B) Definitely, covering all our bases and ensuring transparency is key in situations like this. It's the responsible thing to do.

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Jolanda

21 days ago

A) Absolutely, we have to make sure we're acting ethically and in the best interest of the taxpayers. It's crucial to have all the information documented.

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