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Lecture 2 - Professionalism and Codes of Ethics
Lecture 2 - Professionalism and Codes of Ethics
Lecture 2 - Professionalism and Codes of Ethics
Engineering
Ethics
Professionalism and
Codes of Ethics
Story of Intel
Further reports
Intel denying the Intel refused to
suggested Intel
reports replace
knew it all along
As a result of publicity,
Reports of flawed Intel admits to flaws Intel finally
people wanted
Pentium processors but says it is rare agreed to replace
replacements
Engineering Others
Framework
Provides a framework for ethical
judgement of a professional
Decision maker
Provides a starting point for ethical
decision making.
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How code of ethics achieve the goals?
Code of ethics helps in achieving workplace success
Bolster subordinate’s
Creates an environment Shows professionalism
position
● Helps create an ● Provides backup against ● The individual is viewed as
environment where superiors providing a strictly professional
ethical behavior is the unethical orders person within the
norm organization
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Objections to code
If code of ethics is so good, why doesn’t every engineer follow it?
1 societies
Engineers do not feel compelled to
abide by the laws.
Lack of awareness
2 Many engineers are not aware of the
code. There is no consultation.
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Evolution of code of ethics for engineers
How the code of ethics have developed over the years
How to conduct
Safety and public health
business
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The 2 codes of ethics
IEEE NSPE
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Read the NSPE Codes of Ethics from
Engineering Ethics Concepts and Cases
(Charles E. Harris Jr) - Appendix (Page
291)
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Thank you
Any Questions?
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