NPTEL Ethics in Engineering Practice Sheet 2A

What is the ethical dilemma John is facing in this situation?

• Whether to follow his manager's instructions or not

• Whether to prioritize his personal beliefs or his job security

• Whether to report his manager's request to higher authorities or not

• Whether to prioritize the privacy of individuals or the security of the country

What is a conflict of interest here?

• A situation where an employee has a vested interest in a particular outcome that could compromise their objectivity or loyalty to their employer

• A situation where two parties disagree on a particular issue

• A situation where an employee is not performing their duties effectively

• A situation where an employee is not following the company's code of conduct

Why is trustworthiness a justification for maintaining confidentiality?

• It promotes public awareness about sensitive information

• It ensures that employees do not breach their contracts

• It is an expectation of clients when seeking professional services

• It increases competition among professionals

What is the primary justification for maintaining confidentiality?

• To maintain a competitive advantage in the market

• To respect the autonomy of individuals and corporations and recognize their control over private information.

• To promote trustworthiness among professionals

• To increase public awareness about sensitive information

The above-mentioned case is an example of:

• Anonymous whistleblowing

• Acknowledged whistleblowing

• Kick-backing

• None of the above

Why do government organizations in the Defense sector have more stringent rules regarding confidentiality?

• They are dealing with sensitive and classified information related to national security.

• They do not want to share their business strategies with other companies.

• They want to maintain a competitive advantage in the market.

• They want to protect their employees' personal information from enemies.

What is the significance of the clause of confidentiality in the engineering codes of ethics?

• It is a new principle introduced in the engineering profession

• It applies only to a few engineering professions.S1 and S2 are erroneous

• It is a well-established principle in other professions such as medicine and law as well.

• It applies only to the clients who are individuals, not companies.

This captures the essence of:

• Right to Free work

• Rights ethics

• Right to Equal Opportunity at work

• None of these

Whether the following statement is true or false: 'Rule utilitarianism' differs from 'act utilitarianism' in holding that moral rules are most important.

• True

• False

Professional responsibilities of an Engineer includes, (select the most appropriate option)

• Maintaining Confidentiality and Proprietary Information

• Avoiding conflict of interest

• Restrictions in competitive bidding

• Participation in cross trading