Professional Ethics ENGR 1100
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What is the primary purpose of engineering ethics?

  • To reflect the shared values of the engineering community (correct)
  • To serve as a guideline for personal conduct outside of engineering
  • To impose a strict set of rules on engineers' practices
  • To provide a detailed legal framework for engineers
  • Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of ABET’s Code of Ethics for engineers?

  • Supporting technical societies
  • Ensuring compliance with legal standards only (correct)
  • Using knowledge for human welfare
  • Being honest and impartial
  • What is one obligation that a professional engineer has according to the Code of Ethics?

  • Avoiding interaction with other professionals
  • Having obligations to their employer and clients (correct)
  • Keeping all professional knowledge secret
  • Prioritizing their own interests over the public
  • Which statement about members' responsibilities under the ICE Rules of Professional Conduct is correct?

    <p>Members should develop their skills continuously. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ICE Rule emphasizes the consideration of future generations?

    <p>Members shall show due regard for the environment. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'shared values' refer to in engineering ethics?

    <p>Common principles that guide the engineering profession (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action must an engineer take if convicted of a criminal offense according to the ICE Rules?

    <p>Notify the Institution of the conviction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An engineer who only undertakes work they are competent to do is adhering to which guideline?

    <p>ICE Rules of Professional Conduct (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a profession from a non-profession?

    <p>Special knowledge and intellectual skills (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do professionals have special responsibilities towards their clients?

    <p>Clients must trust professionals for their expertise (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a profession?

    <p>Involves community sanction and licensing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of ethics as it pertains to decision-making?

    <p>To address how to make decisions in life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following roles is typically recognized as a profession?

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

    What is the consequence of breaching a professional code of ethics?

    <p>Immediate expulsion from the profession (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of knowledge is essential for engineers according to the definition of engineering?

    <p>Knowledge of mathematical and natural sciences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which school of ethics primarily deals with moral principles guiding individual behavior?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of professional ethics in engineering?

    <p>Shared values and standards of the professional community (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes ignorance in the context of professional ethics?

    <p>Not knowing what needs to be done in a specific situation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does negligence imply in the realm of professional engineering?

    <p>Understanding tasks but failing to execute them properly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which ethical framework is the concept of duty considered central?

    <p>Deontological ethics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle does utilitarianism promote as a guide for conduct?

    <p>Achieving the greatest happiness for the greatest number (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following would likely result from incompetence in a professional setting?

    <p>An engineer knowing what to do but unable to execute tasks correctly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do virtues like justice and generosity play in professional ethics according to Aristotle's viewpoint?

    <p>They serve to benefit both the individual and society. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is professional ethics different from personal ethics?

    <p>Professional ethics are determined by the professional community rather than personal beliefs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one potential consequence for breaching the Code of Ethics?

    <p>A written rebuke (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step involves determining who has a vested interest in the outcome?

    <p>Define the stakeholders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should professionals do after evaluating proposed alternatives?

    <p>Seek additional assistance, as appropriate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which step does a professional take action based on their selected solution?

    <p>Implement the selected solution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a step in solving ethical dilemmas in professional practice?

    <p>Create a marketing strategy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a professional record during the monitoring and assessment phase?

    <p>Improvements for future reference (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a combination of possible consequences for breaching the Code of Ethics?

    <p>Suspension, fine, and termination of membership (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step in solving ethical dilemmas uses effective communication and personality assessment?

    <p>Assess the motivations of the stakeholders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Engineering Definition

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

    Profession vs. Non-Profession

    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.

    Professional Characteristics

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

    Professional Responsibility

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

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    Ethics

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

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    Professional Responsibility (Engineers)

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

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    Professional Code of Ethics

    Set of guidelines used by professionals to ensure responsible conduct.

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    Ethical Dilemma

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

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    Professional Ethics

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

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    Engineering Ethics

    The ethical standards and values shared by engineers.

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    Ignorance (in context of ethics)

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

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    Incompetence (in context of ethics)

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

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    Negligence (in context of ethics)

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

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    Virtues (ethics)

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

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    Duty-based ethics (Kant)

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

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    Utilitarianism

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

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    Code of Ethics

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

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    Neglectful Work

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

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    Public Interest

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

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    Competence

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

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    Professional Conduct Rules

    Guidelines on acceptable behavior for professionals

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    Integrity in Professional Duties

    Performing professional duties honestly and ethically.

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    Continuing Professional Development

    Ongoing improvement of skills and knowledge to maintain competence.

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    Stakeholders

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

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    Breach of Code of Ethics

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

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    Consequences of Ethical Breach

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

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    Ethical Decision-Making

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

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    Seek Additional Assistance

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

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    Monitor and Assess Outcome

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

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    Study Notes

    Course Information

    • Course title: Professional Ethics
    • Course code: ENGR 1100
    • Instructor: Leighton A. Ellis

    Lecture Outline

    • What is Engineering?
    • What is a Profession?
      • Distinguishing characteristics of a profession
      • Examples of professions and non-professions
    • Characteristics of Professions
      • Special knowledge and intellectual skills
      • Formal education (often postgraduate)
      • Professional authority, judgment, and peer review
      • Community sanction, accreditation, and licensing
      • Professional associations (e.g., ICE, ASCE, CSCE, etc.)
    • Why do Professionals Have Special Responsibilities?
      • Professionals have clients, not customers
      • Clients must trust professionals
      • Professions serve a public good
      • Codes of ethics and special responsibilities of professionals
        • Engineers' responsibility for public safety.
    • Schools of Ethics
      • Aristotelian ethics (virtues ethics)
      • Kantian ethics (duty ethics)
      • Utilitarianism (greatest happiness principle)
    • Professional Ethics
      • Definition as a subset of broader ethics
      • How engineers make decisions in professional life
      • What constitutes right conduct in professional dealings
      • What constitutes being a good engineer
    • Wrong done by professionals
      • Ignorance
      • Incompetence
      • Negligence
    • Consequences for Breach of Code of Ethics
      • Written rebuke
      • Fine
      • Suspension of membership
      • Expulsion/termination of membership
      • Combination of above
    • Solving Ethical Dilemmas
      • Step-by-step guidelines: Determining facts, defining stakeholders, assessing motivations, formulating alternatives, evaluating alternatives, seeking assistance, selecting an action, implementing, and monitoring outcome.
    • Code of Ethics
      • Rules of conduct in a particular group/culture
      • Minimum obligations to profession, public, association, employer, client, and self
    • ABET's Code of Ethics of Engineers Fundamental Principles
      • Using knowledge and skill for human welfare
      • Honesty, impartiality, fidelity to public, employers, and clients
      • Increasing engineering competence and prestige
      • Supporting professional/technical societies
    • ICE Rules of Professional Conduct
      • Conducting professional duties with integrity
      • Only undertaking competent work
      • Full regard for public interest, health, safety and future generations
      • Due regard for the environment and sustainable use of natural resources
      • Continuous professional development, skill enhancement, assisting education/training of others
      • Notifying the institution about criminal offences, bankruptcy, disqualifications, breaches by other members
    • Assignment: Case Study Research
      • Researching engineering ethics case studies online.

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    Test your knowledge on the principles of Professional Ethics in engineering. This quiz covers topics such as the nature of professions, the responsibilities of professionals, and various ethical theories. Dive into the characteristics that distinguish professionals and their roles in serving public good.

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