How the New Software Engineering Code of Ethics Affects You Vol. 1, Chapter 2, pp. 79-85 Presented by Naiana Campos University of Central Florida – EEL 6883 Don Gotterbarn - Software Engineering Ethics Research Institute
Dec 24, 2015
How the New Software Engineering Code of Ethics Affects You
Vol. 1, Chapter 2, pp. 79-85
Presented by Naiana CamposUniversity of Central Florida – EEL 6883
Don Gotterbarn - Software Engineering Ethics Research Institute
Where can I find the code of ethics?
http://www.acm.org/serving/se/code.htm#full
Full Version
http://www.acm.org/serving/se/code.htm#short
Short Version
What is the code of Ethics?
"Code represents a movement toward an international consensus of what software engineers believe to be their professional obligations."
Don Gotterbarn, "How the New Software Engineering Code of EthicsAffects You," IEEE Software, vol. 16, no. 6, pp. 58-64,Nov/Dec,1999.
Chronology of The CODE:
12/1996 – First Draft delivered to IEEE-CS/ACM Sterring Committee
7/1997 – Published/Open to comments
12/1997 – New revision based on comments
9/1998 – IEEE formal technical review
1998 – Passed a legal review
12/1998 – Approved by ACM and IEEE
Don Gotterbarn, "How the New Software Engineering Code of EthicsAffects You," IEEE Software, vol. 16, no. 6, pp. 58-64,Nov/Dec,1999.
Why have a code of ethics?
Don Gotterbarn, "How the New Software Engineering Code of EthicsAffects You," IEEE Software, vol. 16, no. 6, pp. 58-64,Nov/Dec,1999.
Because it serves several functions:
InspirationSupport for the well intentioned
workerPublic image
Because it serves several functions:
GuidanceEducationLegal Matters
Benefits Companies
Adopt/Reinforce
– Early Adopters: Siemens Information Systems’ Software Development
Center United Kingdom Royal Mail
Steps to adopt
Carefully read the Code of Ethics. Verify that your organization is willing
to follow the Code of Ethics. Complete and submit the online
application . Incorporate the Code of Ethics into
your organization. http://csciwww.etsu.edu/gotterbarn/secepp/page.asp?Name=Steps
Made to be flexible:
“current standards”
?Beneficial to the professional?
Each has Own moral/ethical standards
How similar to the code is your own principles???
Software Engineering
Code of Ethics and professional practice
Adopted by
ACM
IEEE
Principles:
1. PUBLIC – 2. CLIENT AND EMPLOYER – 3. PRODUCT – 4. JUDGMENT – 5. MANAGEMENT – 6. PROFESSION – 7. COLLEAGUES – 8. SELF –
Principle 1: PUBLIC
Software engineers shall act consistently with the public interest.
Principle 2: CLIENT AND EMPLOYER
Software engineers shall act in a manner that is in the best interests of their client and employer, consistent with the public interest.
Principle 3: PRODUCT
Software engineers shall ensure that their products and related modifications meet the highest professional standards possible.
Principle 4: JUDGMENT
Software engineers shall maintain integrity and independence in their professional judgment.
Principle 5: MANAGEMENT
Software engineering managers and leaders shall subscribe to and promote an ethical approach to the management of software development and maintenance .
Principle 6: PROFESSION
Software engineers shall advance the integrity and reputation of the profession consistent with the public interest.
Principle 8: SELF
Software engineers shall participate in lifelong learning regarding the practice of their profession and shall promote an ethical approach to the practice of the profession.
Note:
How is the S.E. ethical code going to influence your actions?
Article References:
[1] Texas Board of Professional Engineers, "Board Establishes Software Engineering Discipline," http://www.main.org/peboardsofupdt.htm(current 22 Oct. 1999).
[2] D. Gotterbarn, "Software Engineering Ethics," Encyclopedia of Software Engineering, J. Marciniak, ed., John Wiley&Sons, New York, 1994.
[3] M.W. Martin et al., Ethics in Engineering, 2nd ed., McGraw-Hill, New York, 1989.
[4] R. Anderson, "The ACM Code of Ethics: History, Process, and Implications," Social Issues in Computing, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1995, pp. 48-72.
[5] D. Gotterbarn, "Software Engineering: The New Professionalism," The Professional Software Engineer, C. Myer, ed., Springer-Verlag, New York, 1996.
[6] S.L. Edgar, Morality and Machines: Perspectives on Computer Ethics, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury, Mass., 1997.
Thank You!