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What is critical to ensure the longterm viability of the 'learned profession' that empowers engineers?
What is critical to ensure the longterm viability of the 'learned profession' that empowers engineers?
Why are civil engineers educated to plan and direct a wide range of improvements?
Why are civil engineers educated to plan and direct a wide range of improvements?
How can having an ethical code help in making choices during the building process?
How can having an ethical code help in making choices during the building process?
Why does society place limitations on who can work in certain professions?
Why does society place limitations on who can work in certain professions?
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What does the Code of Ethics provide for engineers?
What does the Code of Ethics provide for engineers?
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What is the essence of living ethically according to the text?
What is the essence of living ethically according to the text?
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What is the primary focus of ethics in the context of civil engineering?
What is the primary focus of ethics in the context of civil engineering?
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In the context of ethics, what do values primarily serve as?
In the context of ethics, what do values primarily serve as?
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Which term refers to a rule or body of rules generally accepted as fundamental in a particular field?
Which term refers to a rule or body of rules generally accepted as fundamental in a particular field?
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What does the term 'ethics' primarily address in the context of engineering professions?
What does the term 'ethics' primarily address in the context of engineering professions?
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What is the core concern of engineers in adhering to ethical guidelines?
What is the core concern of engineers in adhering to ethical guidelines?
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In the context of ethical values, what is the significance of engineers' adherence to ethical standards?
In the context of ethical values, what is the significance of engineers' adherence to ethical standards?
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What is the primary purpose of a code of ethics in a profession?
What is the primary purpose of a code of ethics in a profession?
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Who is included in the 'public' constituency according to the text?
Who is included in the 'public' constituency according to the text?
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What does the code of ethics ensure regarding professionals' behavior towards clients and employers?
What does the code of ethics ensure regarding professionals' behavior towards clients and employers?
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In the context of ethics, what does it mean to have a 'holistic view'?
In the context of ethics, what does it mean to have a 'holistic view'?
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Who is directly impacted by a professional's adherence to a code of ethics?
Who is directly impacted by a professional's adherence to a code of ethics?
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What is one key aspect that a code of ethics aims to uphold among licensed civil engineers?
What is one key aspect that a code of ethics aims to uphold among licensed civil engineers?
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