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What is engineering ethics?
What is engineering ethics?
- A system of moral principles that apply to the practice of engineering (correct)
- A framework for environmental sustainability in engineering
- A code of conduct specific to electrical engineering
- A set of rules governing the construction of civil engineering projects
What gave rise to the development of founding engineering societies in the United States?
What gave rise to the development of founding engineering societies in the United States?
- Growing professionalism (correct)
- Government intervention
- Rapid industrialization
- Technological innovation
In the 19th century, what caused tension between engineers who saw themselves as independent practitioners and those who were technical employees of large enterprises?
In the 19th century, what caused tension between engineers who saw themselves as independent practitioners and those who were technical employees of large enterprises?
- Competition from other professions
- Lack of engineering standards
- Government regulations
- Control of employees by large industrial employers (correct)
What are the obligations examined by the field of engineering ethics?
What are the obligations examined by the field of engineering ethics?
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What is engineering ethics closely related to as a scholarly discipline?
What is engineering ethics closely related to as a scholarly discipline?
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