ENGINEERING ETHICS

ABOVE AND
E T H I C S A N D R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y I N
C I V I L E N G I N E E R I N G

BEYOND PRESENTED AND CREATED BY: YANCY BERMAS

PREPARED BY: ERL MACATINGRAO, PAUL MILAGROSA
BSCE-3C
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CONTENTS
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THE REPORT:

PART TWO PART THREE

PART ONE UNCLEAR ISSUES AND
JOURNAL SUMMARY LESSONS AND LEARNINGS POINTS OF IMPROVEMENT
PART ONE

JOURNAL
SUMMARY
This research delves into the intricate world of engineering ethics, specifically
focusing on how engineers perceive and practice ethics in relation to their
global responsibility. Employing an exploratory approach, the study
interviewed nine civil engineers working in London to gather their perspectives
on a range of key ethical concepts

KEY FINDINGS:

1. Ethical Disconnect Between Profession and Global Impact: While engineers

demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical conduct within their profession,
the study revealed a disconnect when considering the broader societal and
environmental implications of their work. Sustainability, a critical aspect of
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a backseat to professional ethics and health &
safety (H&S) concerns.

2. Prioritizing H&S over Broader Ethical Considerations: The study highlighted a

significant emphasis on H&S among the engineers, suggesting that it
superseded broader ethical considerations in their decision-making processes.
This raises questions about the integration of ethics with other crucial aspects
of engineering practice.
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3. Difficulty Addressing Corruption and Bribery: The participants expressed
challenges in addressing corruption and bribery, which were recognized as
unethical practices. Despite existing legal procedures, engineers felt powerless
to effectively address these issues within their workplaces. This highlights the
need for stronger ethical frameworks and more robust solutions to tackle
unethical conduct within the engineering field.

4. Inconsistent Ethical Education: The study revealed inconsistencies in ethical

education across different universities. While some participants had
participated in programs promoting sustainable and professional conduct,
others lacked such experiences. This inconsistency contributes to a varied
understanding of ethics among engineers and underscores the need for
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standardized ethical education across engineering programs.

5. Blurred Definition of Global Responsibility: The concept of global

responsibility remained somewhat ambiguous for the engineers. While they
expressed a sense of duty towards their profession and clients, a clear
understanding of their broader ethical obligations to society and the
environment was lacking. This indicates a need for further exploration and
clarification of engineers' global responsibilities.
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LESSONS AND
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LESSONS AND
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While the study provides valuable insights into engineers' perceptions of ethics, unclear
issues remain, such as limited generalizability, lack of causal analysis, reliance on self-

POINTS OF reported data, and absence of practical implementation recommendations. Further research
with larger samples, diverse contexts, objective measurements, and longitudinal designs is
needed to address these limitations and improve the study's external validity and practical

IMPROVEM implications. This will contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of engineers'

ethical perceptions and facilitate the development of effective interventions to promote
ethical conduct within the profession.

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