| Page 1 Module 16 Module 16 Engineering Ethics |
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| Page 2 Module 16 info info Learning Objectives Upon successful completion, the student will be able to: Explain the importance of ethics in engineering Describe what is meant by whistle-blowing Describe the need for ethics in construction Describe situations where conflict of interest may arise Apply Guidelines for Facilitating Solutions to Ethical Dilemmas |
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| Page 3 Module 16 info info Professional Ethics and Conduct Values drive our behavior Ethical standards within the engineering community |
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| Page 4 Module 16 info info Engineering Code of Ethics (1) Core Concepts: Public interest Truth, honesty, and fairness Professional performance |
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| Page 5 Module 16 info info Engineering Code of Ethics (2) |
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| Page 6 Module 16 info info Ethical Problems in Consulting and Construction Political contributions Distribution of public services Construction safety |
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| Page 7 Module 16 info info Construction – Hyatt Regency |
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| Page 8 Module 16 info info Ethical Problems: Industrial Practice Environmental Conflict of interest Gifts Moonlighting Inside Information Post-employment limitations Whistle-blowing |
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| Page 9 Module 16 info info Boeing – Whistle Blowing |
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| Page 10 Module 16 info info Challenger Disaster |
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| Page 11 Module 16 info info Ethical Dilemmas Guidelines in Professional Practice – NIEE Determine the facts in the situation Determine the facts in the situation Assess the motivations of the Stakeholders Formulate alternative solutions Evaluate proposed alternatives Seek additional assistance, as appropriate Select the best course of action Implement the selected solution Monitor and assess the outcome |
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| Page 12 Module 16 info info Nine Basic Steps to Personal Ethical Decision Making – NIEE Practice ethical behavior actively Beware of “new ethics” programs Define the ethical problem when it arises Formulate alternatives Evaluate the alternatives Seek additional assistance Choose best ethical alternative Implement the best alternative Monitor and assess the outcome |
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| Page 13 Module 16 info info Summary Make Ethical Decisions Ask these questions: Does the action I am considering make good sense? Does this action fit my best concept of a dedicated professional engineer? Will my action unnecessarily harm others? Is there some way that I can compensate them? Would my action stand up to close public scrutiny? Would I have difficulty explaining it to a report? To a judge and jury? To my colleagues? To my own family? Am I hiding behind a superior’s judgment or wish, or can I justify it based on my own values |
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