Ethical Dilemmas in Work Environments
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What is one of the key aspects covered in the ACM/IEEE Code of Ethics mentioned in the text?

  • Handling confidential information
  • Misrepresenting level of competence
  • Protection of intellectual property rights (correct)
  • Using technical skills to misuse computers

    • What should software engineers avoid when dealing with ethical dilemmas in the workplace?

  • Respecting confidentiality agreements
  • Using technical skills to misuse computers
  • Accepting work within their competence
  • Misrepresenting their level of competence (correct)

    • What do members of professional societies in the US, as mentioned in the text, commit to when they join?

  • Signing a formal confidentiality agreement with clients
  • Dissemination of viruses or malware
  • Adhering to a code of ethical practice (correct)
  • Using technical skills to misuse computers

    • In ethical dilemmas related to software projects, when is it considered ideal to reveal problems to management?

    <p>When they are just a suspicion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an engineer's employer releases a safety-critical system without proper testing, what should the engineer do, according to ethical considerations?

    <p>Alert the customer or publicize the potential risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When faced with participation in the development of military weapons systems or nuclear systems, what ethical dilemma does an individual encounter?

    <p>Choosing between staying silent or whistleblowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should influence the decision when an employee does not wish to work on military systems?

    <p>The potential damage, extent of the damage, and people affected by the damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation might it be justified to publicize the dangerous circumstances using the national press?

    <p>When it affects a large number of people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ethical stance do some people take regarding working on military systems according to the text?

    <p>They refuse to participate in any systems development associated with military systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended course of action for employers when an employee makes clear they do not wish to work on certain systems?

    <p>Respect their wishes and not assign such work</p> Signup and view all the answers

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