Engineering Ethics Chapter 6

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What is the primary reason why engineering ethics is important?

To increase the profit margins of engineering companies

To create a sense of community among engineers

To ensure engineers perform under a certain standard of professional behavior (correct)

To provide a framework for engineers to make moral decisions

What is a potential consequence of engineers not adhering to ethical standards?

Loss of public trust in engineers

Enhanced reputation in the industry

Increase in profit margins

Cost of money and human lives (correct)

What is the purpose of the Engineer's Creed?

To inspire engineers to work towards the betterment of society (correct)

To outline the code of ethics for engineers

To provide a framework for making moral decisions

To provide a sense of community among engineers

What is the study of the general nature of morals and of specific moral choices?

Ethics Signup and view all the answers

Why do people rely heavily on engineers?

Because engineers provide goods and services that are essential to daily life Signup and view all the answers

What are the rules of acceptable personal behavior and courtesy when interacting with others in a social setting?

Etiquette Signup and view all the answers

What is academic dishonesty?

Plagiarism and cheating in academic assignments Signup and view all the answers

What do morals refer to in the context of engineering?

Personal rules of right and wrong behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Code of Ethics of the National Society of Professional Engineers?

To outline the fundamental canons and rules of practice Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of ethics in the context of engineering?

General nature of morals and specific moral choices Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession?

Ethics Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between ethics and morals in the context of engineering?

Morals are a subset of ethics Signup and view all the answers

What is a moral compass?

A way to decide if something is right or wrong. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it easy to slip on the ethical slope?

Because it is easy to adjust our ethical standards. Signup and view all the answers

What is an ethical dilemma?

A situation where doing the right thing is challenging. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to be aware of ethical conflicts?

Because they might be hidden. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when we fail to meet our ethical standards?

We adjust our ethical standards. Signup and view all the answers

What do we call the internal guide that helps us make decisions that align with our values and principles?

Moral compass. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an ethical dilemma?

Redirecting a trolley car to kill one person instead of five. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of personal imperatives?

They often conflict with each other. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of an ethical dilemma?

Having to choose between multiple bad options. Signup and view all the answers

What can create an ethical dilemma?

A conflict between personal imperatives. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aspect of the trolley car example?

Reducing the number of deaths. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common outcome of an ethical dilemma?

A decision that still results in some harm. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of improving skills in resolving ethical dilemmas?

To understand the NSPE Code of Ethics and develop a process to reason appropriate actions in ethical situations Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to understand the NSPE Code of Ethics?

Because it is similar to the codes of ethics for each engineering society Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of resolving ethical dilemmas?

Improving your ability to see when there might be a decision that needs to be made with an ethical component Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ethics education in engineering?

To improve skills in resolving ethical dilemmas and reinforce the desire to Do the Right Thing Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial step in resolving ethical dilemmas?

Coming up with a process to reason appropriate actions in ethical situations Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of understanding the NSPE Code of Ethics in engineering?

It covers all engineering professions and is similar to the codes of ethics for each engineering society Signup and view all the answers