Professional Ethics Rules Quiz

Code of Mechanical Engineering Ethics

• Established by the Board of Mechanical Engineering in compliance with Commonwealth Act No. 294
• Adheres to the Golden Rule, serves humanity, and upholds public confidence
• Maintains professional pride, standards, and dignity
• Commits to continuous learning and development
• Applies ethical principles to partnerships and entities

Relations with the State

• Respects state authority, laws, and citizen rights
• Supports national development, security, and peace initiatives
• Offers expertise and resources during national emergencies

Relations with the Community

• Stays aware of technological advancements and promotes safety
• Integrates safety factors in mechanical designs
• Promptly reports faulty equipment

Relations with Labor

• Recognizes labor as a valuable resource
• Complies with labor laws and policies
• Enhances worker skills and provides fair compensation

Relations with Clients and Employers

• Practices honesty, punctuality, and fairness in dealings
• Maintains confidentiality and discloses conflicts of interest
• Accepts compensation solely from clients or employers

Relations with Colleagues and Associates

• Demonstrates integrity in professional advancement
• Collaborates ethically and supports colleagues
• Ensures workplace safety and fairness

Penal Provisions

• Violations leading to damage or injury are subject to fines or imprisonment
• Unethical conduct is addressed under the Mechanical Engineering Act

Effectivity

• Code becomes effective upon approval by the Professional Regulation Commission and publication in the Official Gazette

Field of Engineering Management

• Involves research, design, testing, manufacturing, construction, sales, consulting, government, teaching, and management
• Categorized into three levels based on engineering involvement: minimal, moderate, and high
• Requires management skills varying from basic supervision to advanced managerial abilities

Engineering Management Defined

• Integrates technical knowledge with organizational skills to achieve desired outcomes
• Involves planning, organizing, leading, and controlling resources to achieve objectives
• Requires an engineering degree, experience, supervision training, and specialized engineering management education

Achieving Success as Engineer Managers

• Requires ability, motivation, and opportunity
• Ability: Capacity to achieve organizational objectives effectively and efficiently
• Motivation: Desire to manage and assert authority
• Opportunity: Obtaining suitable managerial positions and supportive environments