10 Questions
What is one of the key aspects covered in the ACM/IEEE Code of Ethics mentioned in the text?
Protection of intellectual property rights
What should software engineers avoid when dealing with ethical dilemmas in the workplace?
Misrepresenting their level of competence
What do members of professional societies in the US, as mentioned in the text, commit to when they join?
Adhering to a code of ethical practice
In ethical dilemmas related to software projects, when is it considered ideal to reveal problems to management?
When they are just a suspicion
If an engineer's employer releases a safety-critical system without proper testing, what should the engineer do, according to ethical considerations?
Alert the customer or publicize the potential risks
When faced with participation in the development of military weapons systems or nuclear systems, what ethical dilemma does an individual encounter?
Choosing between staying silent or whistleblowing
What should influence the decision when an employee does not wish to work on military systems?
The potential damage, extent of the damage, and people affected by the damage
In what situation might it be justified to publicize the dangerous circumstances using the national press?
When it affects a large number of people
What ethical stance do some people take regarding working on military systems according to the text?
They refuse to participate in any systems development associated with military systems
What is the recommended course of action for employers when an employee makes clear they do not wish to work on certain systems?
Respect their wishes and not assign such work
Explore scenarios involving differing views and objectives in work environments, leading to ethical dilemmas such as disagreements with senior management and concerns about project issues. Should one argue for their position within the organization or consider resigning? When is the right time to reveal suspicions about project problems to management?
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