EMJ41003 Professional Ethics for Engineers PDF

EMJ41003 MANAGEMENT FOR ENGINEERS PROFESSIONAL ETHICS FOR ENGINEERS by TUNKU MUHAMMAD NIZAR BIN TUNKU MANSUR  A set of moral values and principles which form the standards guiding the code of Ethics conduct of individuals,...

EMJ41003 MANAGEMENT FOR ENGINEERS PROFESSIONAL ETHICS FOR ENGINEERS by TUNKU MUHAMMAD NIZAR BIN TUNKU MANSUR  A set of moral values and principles which form the standards guiding the code of Ethics conduct of individuals, organizations and professions.  Behaviour is the way in which someone behaves. Moral is the principles of good Ethics and bad behaviour. The moral governing what is right and wrong conduct.  Personal ethics is the code of ethical guidelines that guides a person in his personal life. Personal Individuals use their ethics to determine between right and wrong, making decisions Ethics and behaves in society. Each person’s code of ethics varies but may share common ethics such as honesty and respect.  Personal ethics is influenced by individual’s backgrounds such as knowledge and education level, family and cultural norms, religion and society. Personal Ethics Normally, violating personal ethics is not punishable by law. However, since personal ethics relates to morality, there are immoral conducts that will be penalized under certain laws.  Professional ethics is a shared understanding of proper conduct guidelines among a group of people associated by means of their profession. All professional bodies have their code of Professional ethics which is a set of internally enforced rules or regulations that members of a Ethics profession must follow. Example: Board of Engineers, Malaysia (BEM) Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM) Malaysian Board of Technologist (MBOT)  The main purpose of professional ethics is to ensure public safety, prevent exploitation of the client, and preserve the integrity of the profession. It may not have the same status as a law, but Professional infringement of the professional ethics will Ethics be managed internally by the organization. Example of penalties are: issuance of a written warning imposition of a fine suspension of registration cancellation of registration  Professional vs. Personal Ethics Professional Personal Prof Pers Ethics Ethics Personal and professional ethics are different from, but not exclusive of, each other. There are values that overlap (share) between professional and personal ethics such as honesty and respect. Professional ethics is more restrictive than personal ethics where members of the profession who violate their code of ethics may be subject to action by their organization.  Professional vs. Personal Ethics Increasing severity of consequences Courtesy/Etiquette Morals/Ethics Codes of Ethics/Conduct Acts/Laws  Engineering ethics means professional ethics for engineers. Implies a shared understanding of Engineering proper conduct guidelines among members of the engineering Ethics profession. Guided by code of ethics or code of professional conduct.  Ethical considerations are an integral part of making engineering decisions. Engineering The professional obligations of engineers go beyond fulfilling a Ethics contract with a client or customer. Concepts Codes of ethics can provide guidance in the decision- making process.  With knowledge & skills, engineers have the Why do capability to do services to the public. Engineers With this capability, engineers have a tremendous responsibility to clients, need to know individuals and society. about Ethics? Ethics help engineers to guide their decisions to ensure they act responsibly.  Ethical obligations do not stop at any country’s border; they are global. Why do Wherever engineers practice, they should hold paramount the health, safety, and welfare of Engineers the public. need to know How an engineer fulfills those obligations may about Ethics? depend on the social and economic context of engineering practice. BOARD OF ENGINEERS MALAYSIA (BEM) CODE OF ETHICS  The Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) is a statutory body constituted under the Registration of Engineers Act 1967 Board of It was formed in 23rd August 1972. BEM primary role is to Engineers, ✓facilitate the registration of Engineers, Engineering Technologists, Inspectors of Malaysia Works, Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships and Bodies Corporate providing professional (BEM) engineering services and; ✓to regulate the professional conduct and practice of registered person in order to safeguard the safety and interest of the public.  Based on the Registration of Engineers Act 1967 (Incorporating amendments up to 2015), registered person are: Graduate Engineer Registered Professional Engineer Professional Engineer with Practicing Person Certificate Accredited Checker Inspector of Works Engineering Technologist Registration of Engineers Regulations 1990 (Incorporating amendments up to 2015) PART IV – CODE OF CONDUCT  Conduct of Registered Person Every registered Person shall conduct himself honourably, responsibly, ethically and lawfully REGULATION 23 Honourably - in a way that deserves praise and respect Responsibly - in a way that shows good judgement and the ability to act correctly Ethically - in a way that is morally right or relates to moral principles Lawfully - in a way that is permitted or recognized by the law  Responsibility to employer, client or profession A registered Person shall ‐ a) discharge his professional duties with due skill, care, diligence and good faith; REGULATION b) at all times hold paramount the safety, health 24 and interest of the public; and c) take reasonable steps to reduce foreseeable adverse effects of professional engineering services on the environment.  Skill – ability to do it well or expertise Care - serious attention to do it correctly Diligence - working carefully with a lot of effort REGULATION Good faith - done in an honest and sincere way 24 Paramount - more important than anything else Reasonable - based on good judgement, fair and practical  Discharge of duties with fidelity A registered Person shall discharge his duties to his employer or client, as the case may be, with REGULATION complete fidelity. 25 Fidelity - honest and full support, or loyalty - doing the work as if you are doing for yourself - not accepting payment from other party  Reputation of a registered Person not to be injured A registered Person shall not maliciously injure or attempt to maliciously injure whether directly or REGULATION indirectly, the professional reputation, prospects or business of another registered Person. 26 Maliciously - in a way that is intended to cause harm, upset or damage, bad intention Reputation - the opinion people have about someone, the good name of a person  Canvassing and advertising prohibited A registered Engineer shall not ‐ a) canvass or solicit professional employment; b) offer any gift or other valuable consideration, or pay REGULATION a commission or brokerage fee in order to secure professional employment; 27 c) except as permitted by the Board, advertise in any manner or form in connection with his profession; or Canvass – act of trying to get support Solicit - ask for (something) from someone  d) provide engineering services to any person, unless the scope of such services are clearly defined in a written agreement between both parties; or REGULATION e) offer, give, solicit or receive, either directly 27 or indirectly, any contribution which may be reasonably construed as having the effect of intent to influencing the award of a contract.  Restrictions on making payments or placing contracts A registered Person or an Engineering REGULATION consultancy practice shall not be a medium of payment made on his client's behalf unless he is 29 so requested by his client nor shall he, in connection with work on which he is employed, place contracts or orders except with the authority of and on behalf of his client.  A registered Engineer or an ECP is not to intervene or to take over the work of another A registered Engineer or an ECP shall not directly or indirectly ‐ a) supplant or attempt to supplant another registered REGULATION Engineer or an ECP; 31 b) intervene or attempt to intervene in or in connection with engineering work of any kind which to his knowledge has already been entrusted to another registered Engineer or an ECP; or Supplant – to replace, take over Intervene – become involved  c) take over any work of that other registered Engineer or an ECP acting for the same client unless he has ‐ i. obtained the consent of that other registered Engineer or an Engineering consultancy practice; or REGULATION ii. been formally notified by the client that the services of that other registered Engineer or an Engineering 31 consultancy practice have been terminated in accordance with the provisions of any contract for professional engineering services entered into between that other registered Engineer or an Engineering consultancy practice and the client, provided always that in the case of dispute over non payment of fees or quantum of any outstanding fees under the contract, the client may request the Board to be the stakeholder.  CODE OF CONDUCT OF REGISTERED PERSON CIRCULAR NO. 001 (In addition to Part IV, Code of Conduct of the Registration of Engineers Regulations 1990.)  Not falsify his qualifications. Shall check with due diligence the accuracy of facts and data before he signs or endorses any statement or claim. Shall undertake assignments only if he is qualified by education and experience. Not to falsify Shall approve and sign only those engineering qualification documents that he has prepared or has been prepared under his direction and control. Shall be objective and truthful in making professional reports, statements and testimonies. Shall not express publicly technical opinions that are not founded upon his competence and knowledge of the facts in the subject matter.  Shall certify satisfactory completion of a piece of work only if he has control over the supervision. Shall assume all liability and responsibility when takes over a piece of work, for the works done prior to his To certify taking over. Shall not reveal facts, data or information without the work only if prior consent of the client or employer, except as authorized or required by law or when is contrary to he has the safety, health and interest of the public. Shall report thereon to employer or appropriate control over professional bodies and, where relevant if having knowledge of any violation of this Code of Conduct or supervision any law or regulation. Shall notify employer, client or authorities when the professional advice is overruled or amended contrary, that may give rise to a situation that may endanger the safety, health and interest of the public.  Shall not accept any benefit or compensation, financial or otherwise, from more than one party fon the same project unless fully disclosed and agreed to by all interested parties. Not to accept benefit from Shall disclose all known or potential conflicts of interest. more than one party Shall not solicit or accept any consideration, financial or otherwise, directly or indirectly, from outside agents in connection with the work for which he is responsible. PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (PMI) CODE OF ETHICS  Project Management Institute (PMI) is an international (US-based) not-for-profit Project association for the project management profession. Management The aims is to provide tools, network, and Institute best practices to those who seek help to successfully manage their projects and portfolios include globally recognized (PMI) standards, certifications, online courses, thought leadership, tools, digital publications, and communities.  Code of PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct applies to: ✓ All PMI members Ethics and ✓ Non-members who hold a PMI certification. Professional ✓ Non-members who apply to commence a PMI certification process. Conduct ✓ Non-members who serve PMI in a volunteer capacity.  Responsibility PMI Code of Ethics Respect and Professional Fairness Conduct Honesty  Make decisions based on the best interests of society, public safety, and the environment. Accept only those assignments that are consistent with your background, experience, skills, and qualifications. Responsibility Accept accountability. Protect proprietary or confidential information. Do what you promised to do. Report any unethical or illegal conduct to appropriate management members  Respect personal, ethnic, and cultural differences. Avoid engaging in behaviors might be considered as disrespectful. Understand others’ point of view. Respect Approach directly those persons with whom you have a conflict or disagreement. Do not act in an abusive manner towards others. Respect the property rights of others.  Make decisions and act impartially and objectively. Demonstrate transparency in decision-making process. Provide equal access to information to those Fairness who are authorized to have that information. Make opportunities equally available to qualified candidates. Must be free from competing self-interest, prejudice, and favoritism.  Truthful in communications and conduct. Provide accurate information in a timely manner. Provide accurate and truthful representation to the public. Honesty Negotiate in good faith. Make commitments and promises, implied or explicit, in good faith. Strive to create an environment in which others feel safe to tell the truth. THANK YOU