Professional Ethics ENGR 1100

Application of scientific knowledge to create practical solutions using natural resources, aiming to benefit humanity.

Professions (e.g., engineers) require specialized knowledge, formal training and have earned societal trust. Non-professions (e.g. plumbers) may not have these same requirements.

Specialized knowledge, formal education, professional authority, community acceptance, licensing, and/or professional associations.

Higher moral obligations due to specific knowledge and trust placed in them.

Branch of philosophy concerned with right conduct, moral living, and decision-making.

Engineers have a special responsibility to ensure the safety of the public.

Set of guidelines used by professionals to ensure responsible conduct.

Situation in which a decision requires choosing between differing values with no easy answer.

A subset of ethics focusing on how engineers make decisions, what's right in professional dealings, and what constitutes a good engineer.

The ethical standards and values shared by engineers.

Lack of knowledge about what needs to be done in a specific professional situation.

The inability to perform a necessary professional task, even when knowing what to do.

Failure to do what should have been done, contrasting with professionalism.

Dispositions to act in ways that benefit both the person and their society (e.g., justice, charity, generosity).

Morality centered on obeying rules and respecting other rational beings, arising from a knowledge of duty.

An ethical system focused on maximizing happiness and benefit for the greatest number of people.

A set of rules and principles guiding ethical conduct in a profession, specifying minimum obligations to various stakeholders.

Failure to dedicate required time and effort in ensuring work is correct and complete.

Consideration of the well-being of society, especially health, safety, and future generations.

Having the necessary skills and knowledge to perform a certain task.

Guidelines on acceptable behavior for professionals

Performing professional duties honestly and ethically.

Ongoing improvement of skills and knowledge to maintain competence.

People or groups directly affected by a decision, having something to gain or lose.

Violation of professional principles and guidelines, potentially leading to consequences.

Actions taken against a professional who violates the code of ethics, ranging from warnings to expulsion.

A process for making decisions based on ethical principles, considering all stakeholders and possible outcomes.

Getting help from resources like codes of ethics, case studies, or mentors during an ethical dilemma.

Evaluating the effects of your ethical decision and learning from the experience for future situations.