Ethics in Engineering
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What do ethics govern?

  • The financial decisions of a company
  • The conduct of an individual or a group (correct)
  • The political affiliations of a community
  • The technological advancements in a society

    • What is the role of professional ethics?

  • Fostering individualistic behavior within a team
  • Maximizing profits at any cost
  • Creating a competitive environment at the workplace
  • Establishing a baseline for common decency, respect, fairness, and integrity (correct)

    • Why are ethics important in academics and business?

  • Because it encourages cutthroat competition
  • Because it is an essential part of the foundation on which a civilized society is built (correct)
  • Because it promotes individualism over communal well-being
  • Because it ensures rapid growth without considering ethical implications

    • What is the primary motivation for professionals to care about how they treat their customers and community?

    <p>They have an ethical and motivated interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should ethics be perceived?

    <p>As a prudent and effective guide which furthers life and success</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do ethics govern?

    <p>Moral principles and values governing conduct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary motivation for professionals to care about how they treat their customers and community?

    <p>Ethical and motivated interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are ethics perceived in society, academics, and business?

    <p>As an essential part of the foundation on which a civilized society is built</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does professional ethics establish in given areas?

    <p>Baseline for common decency, respect, fairness, and integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of ethics in engineering?

    <p>To provide a guide for conduct in the profession</p> Signup and view all the answers

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