Ethics in Engineering

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should ethics be perceived?

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

What do ethics govern?

<p>Moral principles and values governing conduct (C)</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 (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does professional ethics establish in given areas?

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

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

More Like This

Ethics in Engineering
5 questions
ETHICS AND ENGINEERING: Definitions
18 questions
Ethics in Engineering - FEBE1004A
5 questions

Ethics in Engineering - FEBE1004A

ConscientiousSteelDrums avatar
ConscientiousSteelDrums
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser