Engineering Ethics: Key Concepts
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Which action is least aligned with global issues in engineering ethics?

  • Dealing with interpersonal issues within a local branch. (correct)
  • Evaluating the impact of engineering projects on the environment.
  • Adapting safety measures to respect cultural variations.
  • Overseeing the implications of sharing technology with less developed countries.

When considering the stakeholders most crucial in engineering decisions, which group should engineers prioritize?

  • Those holding company stocks and expecting returns.
  • The management that directs project strategies.
  • The broader community and natural environment. (correct)
  • The engineers making the technical decisions.

In what capacity should engineering be approached as 'experimentation'?

  • Steering clear of any form of originality.
  • Meticulously tracking and reporting results. (correct)
  • Prioritizing the maximization of financial benefits above any concerns.
  • Pushing boundaries without thinking about possible outcomes.

Of the following, which is considered a fundamental right of professional engineers?

<p>Participating in opportunities for continuing education. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should engineers manage confidential information?

<p>Balance the need to safeguard confidential data with the need to ensure public welfare. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An engineer is designing a bridge. Which action aligns with consequentialism?

<p>Selecting the design that minimizes the overall cost and maximizes the number of people who benefit from the bridge, even if it slightly increases the risk of minor accidents. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do engineering codes of ethics primarily serve the public?

<p>By establishing guidelines that ensure engineers prioritize public safety and well-being in their work. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When conducting an experiment that involves human subjects, what does 'informed consent' require beyond simply obtaining permission?

<p>Full disclosure of all potential risks, benefits, and alternatives so participants can make an educated decision. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance is whistle-blowing most ethically justified for an engineer?

<p>When an engineer has exhausted all internal channels for addressing an ethical concern and believes there is a significant threat to public safety. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important principle for engineers according to most engineering codes of ethics?

<p>Holding paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What encompasses an engineer's responsibility for ensuring safety in a project?

<p>Balancing cost considerations with potential risks, while striving for the highest practical level of safety. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which global ethical concern most directly impacts engineering practices and design?

<p>The need to address political polarization. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'moral autonomy' mean for an engineer in the context of ethical decision-making?

<p>Ability to make ethical choices based on one's own moral principles without undue external pressure. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Cultural Sensitivity in Safety

Acknowledging and addressing diverse safety standards across different cultures in engineering projects.

Engineering as Experimentation

Monitoring and documenting engineering projects to catch unexpected issues, mirroring scientific research.

Professional Development

The right and responsibility of engineers to continually improve their skills and knowledge.

Confidentiality in Engineering

Protecting company secrets while ensuring public well-being and safety.

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Professional Integrity

Maintaining unwavering ethical conduct, ensuring honesty, and adhering to moral principles in all professional activities .

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Consequentialism

Focuses on the outcomes of actions to determine their ethical value.

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Engineering Codes of Ethics

Protect public safety and welfare; guide ethical conduct.

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Informed Consent

Ensuring participants know risks/benefits before agreeing to participate in an experiment.

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Whistle-blowing

Reporting unethical practices to the public when internal channels fail.

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First Canon of Engineering Ethics

Engineers must prioritize public safety, health, and welfare above all else.

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Engineers' Safety Responsibility

Identifying and addressing risks to protect people and property.

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Environmental Sustainability

Addresses the impact of engineering projects on the environment and resources

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Moral Autonomy

Making independent ethical choices based on one's own moral principles.

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Study Notes

  • Consequentialism emphasizes the consequences of actions rather than the actions themselves.
  • Engineering codes of ethics primarily aim to protect the public interest and safety.
  • Informed consent in engineering experimentation involves notifying participants of all potential risks and benefits.
  • Whistle-blowing in engineering is best described as informing the public about unethical practices.
  • The first canon of most engineering codes of ethics is to hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public.
  • Engineers' responsibility for safety primarily includes comprehensive risk assessment and management.
  • Environmental sustainability is a global ethical issue particularly affecting engineering practice.
  • Moral autonomy relates to making ethical decisions without external influence.
  • When facing an ethical dilemma, engineers should first identify all stakeholders and potential impacts.
  • Virtue ethics emphasizes character development.
  • Professional responsibility in engineering hinges on maintaining competence through continuous learning.
  • Acceptable risk means balancing benefits against potential hazards.
  • Local office politics is not typically considered a global issue in engineering ethics.
  • The public and the environment are primary stakeholders in engineering decisions.
  • Engineering as experimentation requires careful monitoring and documentation.
  • Rights of professional engineers include the right to professional development.
  • Engineers must protect proprietary information while ensuring public safety, regarding confidentiality.
  • The principle of sustainability in engineering ethics emphasizes long-term environmental and social impacts.
  • In terms of global ethics, engineers should consider universal principles while respecting local contexts.
  • Professional integrity in engineering means maintaining consistent ethical standards.

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Explore core principles of engineering ethics. Understand consequentialism, codes of ethics, and informed consent. Learn about whistle-blowing, safety responsibilities, and moral autonomy in engineering practice.

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