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What is a primary risk associated with relativism in globalized engineering?
What is a primary risk associated with relativism in globalized engineering?
What does the Washington Accord primarily address?
What does the Washington Accord primarily address?
Which ethical framework encourages finding a balance between home-country values and host-country standards?
Which ethical framework encourages finding a balance between home-country values and host-country standards?
What is associated with the risk of absolutism in engineering?
What is associated with the risk of absolutism in engineering?
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What title is granted through FEANI for European engineers?
What title is granted through FEANI for European engineers?
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What is a proposed approach to address the challenges of crossing cultural and national borders in engineering?
What is a proposed approach to address the challenges of crossing cultural and national borders in engineering?
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What does the term 'absolutism' refer to in the context of globalized engineering?
What does the term 'absolutism' refer to in the context of globalized engineering?
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Which ethical framework seeks to promote universal values while addressing the challenges of globalization?
Which ethical framework seeks to promote universal values while addressing the challenges of globalization?
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What approach is discouraged when dealing with engineering standards in different cultural contexts?
What approach is discouraged when dealing with engineering standards in different cultural contexts?
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Which of the following is a key consideration when addressing engineering standards globally?
Which of the following is a key consideration when addressing engineering standards globally?
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Study Notes
Globalized Engineering
- Global engineering efforts focus on shared standards.
- The Washington Accord (1989) established universal criteria for engineering education.
- FEANI promotes European licensing and the EUR ING title.
Boundary-Crossing Problems in Engineering
- Cultural and national border crossings present challenges.
- Risk of absolutism: Applying home-country standards without adaptation.
- Risk of relativism: Uncritically adopting host-country standards.
- Problems occur when crossing cultural and national borders.
Ethical Solutions
- Creative middle-ground solutions are needed to address boundary-crossing problems.
- Ethical frameworks (Golden Rule, Virtue Ethics, Universal Human Rights) can guide ethical decision-making in boundary-crossing engineering problems.
- Avoiding both absolutism (imposing home-country values) and relativism (accepting host-country standards uncritically) is essential.
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This quiz explores the key concepts of globalized engineering, including shared standards and frameworks like the Washington Accord. It also addresses boundary-crossing challenges and the necessity for ethical solutions in engineering practices across cultures. Engage with critical ethical dilemmas and the balance between absolutism and relativism.
