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WorksheetsPROFESSIONAL ETHICS
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 40mins
Ethics is also known as
Social philosophy
Political philosophy
Moral philosophy
Professional philosophy
Which of the following is NOT a philosophical approach in ethical theories?
Utilitarian
Deontological
Virtue
Experimental
An act that is not guided by moral codes is called
Moral
Immoral
Amoral
Ethical
Professional ethics in engineering exist because
Engineers have legal power
Engineers possess specialized knowledge
Clients must follow engineers’ orders
Engineers are free to decide anything
The professional value that emphasizes respecting the rights of others is
Honesty
Legality
Privacy
Social responsibility
The basic value of “Advancing the Profession” means
Obeying the law
Increasing worker salary
Respecting and assisting colleagues/juniors
Avoiding conflict of interest
The relationship between professionalism and engineers is
Professionalism only involves business
Engineers do not need to make decisions
Professionals apply knowledge and skills to make decisions
Professionals only follow employer instructions
The body that regulates engineer registration in Malaysia is
IEM
BEM
CIDB
NSPE
A Code of Conduct refers to
Government law
Internally enforced rules that members of a profession must follow
Personal moral principles
Company policy only
According to NSPE Code of Ethics, engineers must
Prioritize company profit
Hide technical mistakes
Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public
Make statements according to employer’s request
The main difference between Moral Value and Code of Conduct is
Moral Value is a principle, Code of Conduct is a guideline of behavior
Moral Value is law, Code of Conduct is religion
Moral Value always changes, Code of Conduct never changes
No difference
Why is ethics important in engineering?
To complete projects faster
Because engineering decisions affect public safety
To avoid competition with other companies
To reduce cost
Ethical leadership does NOT include
Integrity
Fairness
Manipulation
Transparency
In ethical leadership, “Transparency” means
Sharing information only with management
Hiding project weaknesses
Keeping open communication and accepting feedback
Controlling all decisions secretly
A dilemma is
A clear choice between right and wrong
A situation with two conflicting and unsatisfactory options
A decision that is easy to make
A decision based on law
An example of a moral dilemma is
Choosing office paint color
Ectopic pregnancy: saving mother’s life or baby’s life
Choosing stationery
Deciding annual leave
One condition of a moral dilemma is
No options at all
All options are satisfying
Any option chosen compromises some moral principle
Decision can always be delayed
The first step to resolve an ethical dilemma is
Morality check
Apply relevant principles
Gather the facts
Rank values and principles
In the hazardous waste disposal case (refer slide Chapter 3 - Professional Ethics), the main ethical issue is
Water will be fully safe
Disposal is within limits but water will taste unpleasant
No health risks at all
Disposal will not affect society
In the case of Denise accepting a trip offer (refer slide chapter 3 - Professional Ethics), the main ethical concern is
Rivet quality chosen was poor
The offer after decision may influence her future decisions
The company allows all gifts
The trip has no educational value
