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ENGINEERING ETHI S
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Introduction toEngineering Ethics
The study of the moral issues anddecisions confronting individuals andorganizations engaged in engineeringfield.
The study of related issues about themoral ideals, characters, policies andrelationships of people and corporationsinvolved in technological activity.
It not only emphasis how engineersshould conduct themselves it alsoencompasses how the engineers aught tobehave in their professional work
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Definition EE may be defined as the identification,
study and resolution of ethical problemsoccurring in the practice of engineeringprofession
The concept of EE is not applicable onlyfor engineers. It Can also be applied toothers who engage in any technologicalenterprises, such as scientists,technicians, production staff, supervisors,doctors, lawyers and the general public
EE is the part of Professional Ethics
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EE - Aims
Stimulating the moral imagination
Recognizing ethical issues
Developing analytical skills Drawing out a sense of responsibility
Addressing ambiguity, uncertainty
and disagreement.
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Approaches to EE
Micro ethics
addresses typical, everyday problemsfaced by the engineers in professional
life that affects their professional andpersonal life
Macro ethics
deals with all societal problems thatengineers encounters during theircareer
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Moral issues in Engineering
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Moral issues in Engineering
Organization oriented issues
Claims or customers oriented issues
Competitors oriented issues
Law, government and public agenciesoriented issues
Professional societies oriented issues
Social and environmental oriented issues Family oriented issues
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Three types of inquiry in engineeringEthics
Normative inquiry
More central, seek to identify the values
that should guide individuals and groups. Conceptual inquiry
Seek to clarify important concepts andideas.
Factual inquiry
Seek to provide facts needed forunderstanding resolving value issues
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Moral Dilemmasare situations in which two or more
moral obligations, duties, rights, goodsor ideals coming into conflict with oneanother and it appears that not all ofthem can be fully respected.
CausesThree sorts of complexity involved in
moral situations
VaguenessConflicting reasonsProblem of disagreement.
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Steps in Confronting Moral Dilemmas
Identify the relevant moral factors and reasons.
Gather all available facts pertinent to the moralfactors involved.
Rank the moral consideration in order ofimportance.
Consider alternative courses of action.
Talk with colleagues and seeking their
suggestions. Arrive at a carefully reasoned judgement.
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Why Study Engineering Ethics?
moral autonomy:
Ability to think critically and independentlyabout moral issues
Ability to apply this moral thinking tosituations that arise in the course ofprofessional engineering practice
Ethical problems in engineering are oftencomplex and involve conflicting ethicalprinciples. Engineers must be able tointelligently resolve these conflicts andreach a defensible decision.
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Personal versusBusiness/Professional Ethics
Personal Ethics: Deals with how we treatothers in our day-to-day lives
Business/Professional Ethics:
Involves choices regarding relationshipsbetween organizations and otherorganizations, government, and groups ofindividuals
The complexity of these relationships oftenpose dilemmas not encountered in personalethics
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Ethics Equation
Quality products
Conservation of
resources Pride in work
Public safety
Timeliness
DEVELOPMENT
Shoddy products
Waste, fraud, greed
Abuse of expertise Guilt, fear
Lack of safety
Cutting corners
poor design rushed testing
DISASTERS
ETHICAL BEHAVIOR UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR
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Ethical Issues Faced by
Engineers
Public Safety
Bribery and Fraud Environmental Protection
Fairness
Honesty in Research and Testing
Conflicts of Interest
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