1400111011 Lecture 10 Global Ethics and Justice PDF

Lecture10 Global Ethicsand Justice 1400111011 Introduction to Engineering and Ethics Asst. Prof. Mete Öğüç Introduction to Globalized Engineering Boundary-Crossing Problems Global efforts in...

Lecture10 Global Ethicsand Justice 1400111011 Introduction to Engineering and Ethics Asst. Prof. Mete Öğüç Introduction to Globalized Engineering Boundary-Crossing Problems Global efforts in Issues when crossing cultural and national borders engineering standards Risk of absolutism: Imposing home-country standards Risk of relativism: Fully adopting host-country standards Washington Accord (1989):Universal criteria for Solutions engineering education. Creative middle ways using ethical frameworks. Golden Rule FEANI: European licensing Virtue Ethics and the EUR ING title. Universal Human Rights Creative middle-way solutions Must avoid absolutism (imposing home-country values) and relativism (accepting host-country standards uncritically) 1400111011 | Introduction to Engineering and Ethics | 2024-2025 Fall | Asst. Prof. Mete Öğüç Ethical Challenges in International Engineering Exploitation Vulnerable populations in underdeveloped countries. Nepotism Bribery The practice among those with power or Widespread issue, undirmines market fairness. influence of favoring relatives, friends, or associates. Extortion Gift-Giving Payment for deserved services under duress. Differentiating between gifts and bribes. Grease Payments Paternalism Overriding others’ decisions for their perceived Small facilitation fees; ethical ambiguity. benefit. 1400111011 | Introduction to Engineering and Ethics | 2024-2025 Fall | Asst. Prof. Mete Öğüç Ethical Resources and Solutions Use of engineering codes of ethics to navigate dilemmas. Tools for ethical problem-solving: Creative middle-way solutions balancing rigorism and laxism. Promoting human dignity and universal rights. Ensuring sustainable development and well-being. Global engineers must balance ethical principles with cultural sensitivity. Avoid extreme positions and seek creative, sustainable solutions. Rely on engineering codes, ethical frameworks, and professional conduct. 1400111011 | Introduction to Engineering and Ethics | 2024-2025 Fall | Asst. Prof. Mete Öğüç