Engineering ethics in practice

What is Ethics?

• The study of moral rules or principles of behaviour for deciding what is right and wrong

• Practice of virtue, morality, and manners in Islamic theology and philosophy

What is the function of Ethics in engineering?

• Maintain personal integrity

• Maintain public respect and trust

• Avoid legal problems (criminal and civil rights)

• All three options

What is the definition of ethics in engineering?

• Aims to develop good character in students throughout primary and secondary school in developmentally appropriate and effective ways

• Study of moral issues and decisions confronting individuals and organisations involved in engineering

• The study of appropriate business policies and practices regarding potentially controversial subjects including corporate governance, insider trading, bribery, discrimination, corporate social responsibility, and fiduciary responsibilities

Calvin was asked to review a design that's not under his field of expertise, and he decided to take that responsibility. Is it ethical?

• Yes

• No

Engineers are responsible to ______________, Employers and Clients, and to other engineers.

• Society

• Environment

• The government

"This engineer is associated in business ventures with persons that are dishonest, fraudulent, or illegal business practices"

This engineer is breaking which ethical responsibilities?

• Society

• Employers and Clients

• Other Engineers

Ethics refers to the study of the ______________ that we all have to make in our lives.

• financial choices
• moral choices
• professional choices
• personal choices

What does NSPE stand for?

• National Society of Pipeline Engineers
• National Society of Petroleum Engineers
• National Society of Professional Engineers
• Northern States Power Enterprise

A conflict of interest is

• a general disagreement between two or more individuals.
• when an employee spends company time working on a personal project
• a conflict between an employee and his/her manager.
• a conflict between an individual’s personal interests and his/her professional obligations.

Engineering is an important and learned profession. As members of this profession, engineers are expected to exhibit the highest standards of __________________.

• competence and expertise
• honesty and integrity
• compassion and consideration
• confidentiality and sensitivity