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What does the concept of 'ay ışığı' refer to in a work context?
What does the concept of 'ay ışığı' refer to in a work context?
Which of the following is a key moral concern in effective companies according to the content?
Which of the following is a key moral concern in effective companies according to the content?
How do effective companies view the input of engineers?
How do effective companies view the input of engineers?
What is a consequence of maintaining moral concerns in management?
What is a consequence of maintaining moral concerns in management?
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What aspect do effective companies prioritize to support their engineers?
What aspect do effective companies prioritize to support their engineers?
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What issue may arise due to a company's excessive focus on finances?
What issue may arise due to a company's excessive focus on finances?
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Which term refers to the confidentiality of sensitive information within a workplace?
Which term refers to the confidentiality of sensitive information within a workplace?
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What does the concept of obligation extend beyond in a workplace context?
What does the concept of obligation extend beyond in a workplace context?
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What is a potential consequence of poor management in a company?
What is a potential consequence of poor management in a company?
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What dilemma arises in balancing career advancement and confidentiality obligations?
What dilemma arises in balancing career advancement and confidentiality obligations?
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Which of the following best describes confidentiality?
Which of the following best describes confidentiality?
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Which of the following is an example of a conflict of interest?
Which of the following is an example of a conflict of interest?
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Which of the following actions can potentially lead to insider trading?
Which of the following actions can potentially lead to insider trading?
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How can poor leadership affect financial management in a company?
How can poor leadership affect financial management in a company?
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What undesirable practice involves gifts, bribery, and commissions?
What undesirable practice involves gifts, bribery, and commissions?
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What does the right to conscience refer to in the context of professional rights?
What does the right to conscience refer to in the context of professional rights?
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Which of the following best describes conscientious objection?
Which of the following best describes conscientious objection?
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What aspect does recognition in professional rights primarily focus on?
What aspect does recognition in professional rights primarily focus on?
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Which statement is true regarding the role of professional communities in defending rights?
Which statement is true regarding the role of professional communities in defending rights?
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Which of the following actions is inconsistent with the right to conscience?
Which of the following actions is inconsistent with the right to conscience?
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Which characteristic is essential for an effective complaint system in the workplace?
Which characteristic is essential for an effective complaint system in the workplace?
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What principle aims to prevent discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace?
What principle aims to prevent discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace?
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Positive discrimination in hiring practices is intended to balance which two elements?
Positive discrimination in hiring practices is intended to balance which two elements?
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Which of the following is a feature of an ethical corporate climate?
Which of the following is a feature of an ethical corporate climate?
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What is a critical aspect of the honest use of ethical language in the workplace?
What is a critical aspect of the honest use of ethical language in the workplace?
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What is an essential characteristic of effective complaint systems?
What is an essential characteristic of effective complaint systems?
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Which feature is necessary for transparent problem-solving and follow-up in complaint systems?
Which feature is necessary for transparent problem-solving and follow-up in complaint systems?
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What role do ombudsmen play in conflict resolution procedures?
What role do ombudsmen play in conflict resolution procedures?
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of effective complaint systems?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of effective complaint systems?
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How does upper management contribute to ethical behavior in an organization?
How does upper management contribute to ethical behavior in an organization?
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Study Notes
Lecture 7: Workplace Ethics
- Course title: Introduction to Engineering and Ethics
- Course code: 1400111011
- Instructor: Asst. Prof. Mete Öğüç
Workplace Responsibilities and Professionalism
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Engineer's Responsibilities:
- Maintain confidentiality
- Avoid conflicts of interest
- Uphold professional integrity, even during job transitions
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Good vs. Poor Communication:
- Well-functioning companies prioritize safety, quality, and customer satisfaction
- Poorly run companies focus excessively on finances, leading to conflicts between engineers and management
Workplace Responsibilities and Professionalism
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Confidentiality:
- Defined as keeping sensitive information private (trade secrets, proprietary data, privileged information)
- Obligation to protect information persists beyond employment
- Balancing career advancement with confidentiality obligations
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Conflicts of Interest:
- Occurs when personal or secondary interests interfere with professional judgment
- Examples include: gifts, bribes, kickbacks, insider trading, investments in competitors, moonlighting (working for multiple employers simultaneously)
- Moral concerns focus on maintaining trust and fair competition
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Managerial Response to Engineers:
- Effective companies value engineer input, particularly regarding safety and quality concerns
- Foster trust and collaboration
Professional and Employee Rights
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Professional Rights:
- Professional societies play a role advocating for these rights
- Conscience: Making ethical decisions without interference
- Conscientious refusal: Declining to engage in unethical actions
- Recognition: Fair monetary and non-monetary acknowledgment of contributions
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Employee Rights:
- Effective complaint systems must include:
- Privacy: Limited access to personal data within the workplace
- Equal opportunity: Preventing discrimination and sexual harassment
- Affirmative action: Balancing diversity and fairness in hiring practices
- Effective complaint systems must include:
Ethical Corporate Climate
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Characteristics of an Ethical Corporate Environment:
- Ethical values acknowledged by all stakeholders
- Honest use of ethical language
- Top management sets a moral example
- Conflict resolution procedures in place (e.g., ombudspersons)
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Complaint and Resolution Procedures:
- Effective complaint systems include:
- Protection against retaliation
- Clear communication channels
- Transparent problem resolution and follow-up
- Effective complaint systems include:
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Explore the concepts of ethical practices within workplace management through this quiz. You will encounter questions relating to moral concerns, the role of engineers, and the balance between financial interests and confidentiality. Test your knowledge of effective company practices and the implications of poor management.
