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What ethical dilemma does Engineer A face in this situation?
What ethical dilemma does Engineer A face in this situation?
- Whether to disclose the findings to other engineers without permission
- Whether to prioritize the owner's request for secrecy or public safety (correct)
- Whether to disclose the data to the attorney instead of the court
- Whether to ignore the attorney's request and report straight to the public
What action should Engineer A take regarding the secrecy provision?
What action should Engineer A take regarding the secrecy provision?
- Seek advice from the EPA before deciding
- Sign the agreement to avoid conflict with the attorney
- Ignore the provision and disclose the information to relevant authorities
- Consult with a legal expert before signing (correct)
What are the potential consequences for Engineer A if he breaches the secrecy provision?
What are the potential consequences for Engineer A if he breaches the secrecy provision?
- Loss of professional engineering license
- Termination of the agreement without any repercussions
- Legal action by the owner for breach of contract (correct)
- Criminal charges for disclosing confidential information
What should Engineer A prioritize when handling information about the examination of the owner's land?
What should Engineer A prioritize when handling information about the examination of the owner's land?
What course of action should Engineer A take if pressured to disclose the findings against his will?
What course of action should Engineer A take if pressured to disclose the findings against his will?
What steps could Engineer A take to navigate the ethical challenges posed by the secrecy provision?
What steps could Engineer A take to navigate the ethical challenges posed by the secrecy provision?
What is the role of engineers in society according to the text?
What is the role of engineers in society according to the text?
Which one of the following is not listed as a top engineering achievement of the 20th century in the text?
Which one of the following is not listed as a top engineering achievement of the 20th century in the text?
What normative perspective on engineering ethics is highlighted in the text?
What normative perspective on engineering ethics is highlighted in the text?
What do engineering projects represent according to the text?
What do engineering projects represent according to the text?
What is emphasized about engineers' responsibility in engineering projects according to the text?
What is emphasized about engineers' responsibility in engineering projects according to the text?
According to the National Academy of Engineering, which field is not listed as a top engineering achievement of the 20th century?
According to the National Academy of Engineering, which field is not listed as a top engineering achievement of the 20th century?
What is the minimum virtue in the category of Public-spirited virtues?
What is the minimum virtue in the category of Public-spirited virtues?
Which virtue in the category of Public-spirited virtues focuses on preventing or removing harm to others?
Which virtue in the category of Public-spirited virtues focuses on preventing or removing harm to others?
What is an important virtue in the category of Public-spirited virtues that involves going beyond minimum requirements to help others?
What is an important virtue in the category of Public-spirited virtues that involves going beyond minimum requirements to help others?
Which virtue within corporations, government, and economic practices is considered an essential virtue in the profession of engineering?
Which virtue within corporations, government, and economic practices is considered an essential virtue in the profession of engineering?
What is the most general proficiency virtue related to mastery of technical skills in engineering practice?
What is the most general proficiency virtue related to mastery of technical skills in engineering practice?
Which virtue focuses on being well-prepared for the tasks one undertakes within the profession of engineering?
Which virtue focuses on being well-prepared for the tasks one undertakes within the profession of engineering?
What is the duty of confidentiality?
What is the duty of confidentiality?
Why is maintaining confidentiality important in teamwork?
Why is maintaining confidentiality important in teamwork?
What type of information is considered privileged?
What type of information is considered privileged?
Why should confidential information be kept secret?
Why should confidential information be kept secret?
How does maintaining confidentiality contribute to trustworthiness?
How does maintaining confidentiality contribute to trustworthiness?
What right do engineers have to refuse assignments that go against their conscience?
What right do engineers have to refuse assignments that go against their conscience?
Which aspect of employee rights involves fair monetary remuneration and nonmonetary forms of recognition?
Which aspect of employee rights involves fair monetary remuneration and nonmonetary forms of recognition?
Why is fair remuneration important for engineers according to the text?
Why is fair remuneration important for engineers according to the text?
What do employee rights encompass according to the text?
What do employee rights encompass according to the text?
Why is the right to privacy limited in certain cases according to the text?
Why is the right to privacy limited in certain cases according to the text?
What is the significance of shared agreement in relation to the right of conscientious refusal?
What is the significance of shared agreement in relation to the right of conscientious refusal?
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Study Notes
Confidentiality and Conflicts of Interest
- The duty of confidentiality is the duty to keep secret all information deemed desirable to keep secret by the employer or client.
- Confidential information includes any data concerning the company's business or technical processes that are not already public knowledge.
- Privileged information is available only on the basis of special privilege, e.g., information concerning the company's waste management practices.
Ethical Dilemmas in the Workplace
- If a supervisor asks you to dump a toxic substance down the drain, you should:
- Figure out what should be done with the supervisor's order
- Decide whether to obey or disobey the supervisor
- Consider reporting to someone in the company or the EPA
- Evaluate the likely consequences of using those channels
The Role of Engineers in Society
- Engineers create products and processes to improve:
- Food production
- Shelter
- Energy
- Communication
- Transportation
- Health
- Protection against natural calamities
- Convenience and beauty of everyday life
Top 20 Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century
- According to the National Academy of Engineering, the top 20 engineering achievements of the 20th century include:
- Electrification
- Automobiles
- Airplanes
- Water supply and distribution
- Electronics
- Radio and television
- Agricultural mechanization
- Computers
- Telephones
- Air-conditioning and refrigeration
- Highways
- Space crafts
- Internet
- Household appliances
- Imaging technologies in medicine and elsewhere
- Health technologies
- Petrochemical technologies
- Laser and fibre optics
- Nuclear technologies
- High-performance materials
Engineering Ethics
- Engineering projects are social experiments that generate both new possibilities and risks.
- Engineers share responsibility for creating benefits, preventing harm, and pointing out dangers.
- Four overlapping categories of virtues in engineering ethics include:
- Public-spirited virtues (public well-being)
- Proficiency virtues (professional competence)
- Teamwork virtues (cooperative practices)
- Self-governance virtues (personal integrity)
Virtues in Engineering Ethics
- Public-spirited virtues focus on the good of clients and the wider public, including:
- Nonmaleficence (not harming others intentionally)
- Beneficence (promoting public safety, health, and welfare)
- Generosity (going beyond minimum requirements in helping others)
- Justice within corporations, government, and economic practices
- Proficiency virtues include:
- Competence (mastery of technical skills)
- Diligence (being well-prepared for jobs)
Employee Rights
- Engineers have the right to:
- Conscientious refusal (turning down assignments that violate personal conscience)
- Recognition for their work and accomplishments (fair monetary remuneration and nonmonetary recognition)
- Employee rights, including human rights (e.g., privacy and equal opportunity)
- Institutional rights created by organizational policies or employment agreements
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