2024 Nearpod Ethics in the Engineering Workplace 3- 2024.pptx

Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering Moaveni
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1. Engineering Ethics
Explain what is meant by engineering ethics
2. The Code of Ethics of the National Society of
Professional Engineers
Give examples of fundamental canons and rules of practice
3. Engineer’s Creed
Explain what is meant by the Engineer’s Creed and give examples
4. Academic Dishonesty, Conflict of Interest, Professional
Responsibility
Explain what each of these terms mean
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Introduction

part.
Societal Ethics
Study of morality and the moral choices that we
all have to make in our lives
The study of the general nature of morals and of specific moral
choices
The rules or standards governing the conduct of the members
of a profession
American Heritage
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What is Ethics?
> Ethics. It’s not an easy word to define. Almost everyone wants to live an
ethical life, but knowing what that means is not as simple as it sounds!
> Ethics is concerned with standards, rules or guidelines for morally or
socially approved conduct, such as being honest or trustworthy or
acting in the best interest of a society.
Terms Textbook Definitions
Ethics Standards, rules or guidelines for morally or socially
approved conduct such as being honest or trustworthy or
acting in the best interest of a society.

part.
Importance of Ethics
 People rely heavily on engineers to provide them with safe and
reliable goods and services
 Engineers must perform under a certain standard of professional
behavior which requires adherence to the highest principles of
ethical conduct
 Mistakes made by unethical and/or incompetent engineers could
cost not only money but also more importantly lives
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What’s Ethical?
> Not all standards or values are ethical standards.
> For example, personal preferences and values, such as individual
choices of food or clothing, are not important enough to qualify as
ethical values or choices.
> Ethical standards apply only to conduct which has some significant
effect on people’s lives.
> For example, if an engineer used a substandard grade of steel in the
construction of a bridge, he or she would definitely have violated ethical
standards because of the potential safety hazards to society.

Everyday Personal Ethics Examples
> Copying of Videos or CDs., Plagiarism, Software Piracy, Copying
homework or tests,
> “Borrowing” school supplies from friends and teachers and never
returning them.
Terms Definitions
Software Piracy The illegal copying, distribution or use of software. Types of
software piracy, for example, include: 1) purchasing a single
user license and loading it onto multiple computers or a
server.
Whistle Blowing When a person raises a concern about wrongdoing occurring
in an organization or body of people.

Engineers and Ethics
Engineers are expected to have technical expertise and to exhibit
professionalism. They are also expected by society and their profession to
maintain high standards of ethical conduct in their professional lives.
Engineers have an obligation to make ethical decisions.
Terms Definitions
Obligations Requirements arising from a person’s situation or
circumstances (e.g., relationships, knowledge, position)
that specify what must or must not be done for moral,
legal, religious, or institutional reasons.

What is Engineering Ethics?
Code of Ethics for Engineers (excerpt of NSPE*)
I. Fundamental Canons
Engineers, in the fulfillment of their professional duties, shall:
> Hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public in the
performance of their professional duties.
> Perform services only in areas of their competence.
> Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
> Act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or
trustees.
> Avoid deceptive acts in the solicitation of professional employment.
(Reference. Martin and Schinzinger,*National Society of Professional Engineers)

Ethical Issues are Seldom Black and White
> Engineers are obligated to society, employers, clients, and other
engineers to design risk-free technologies.
> Engineers are faced with conflicting demands: loyalty to company and
colleagues, concern for public welfare, personal gain and ambition.
> Ethical standards are usually relative and personal, there is seldom an
absolute standard.

National Society of Professional Engineers
(NSPE)
Founded in 1934, NSPE strengthens the engineering profession by
promoting engineering licensure and ethics, enhancing the engineer
image, advocating and protecting PEs’ legal rights at national and state
levels, publishing news of the profession, providing continuing education
opportunities and more.
NSPE serves some 60,000 members and the public through 53 state and
territorial societies and more than 500 chapters.
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Is the only
engineering society that represents individual engineering professionals
and licensed engineers (PEs) across all disciplines.

National Institute for Engineering Ethics (NIEE)
> Is an official component of the Murdough Center for Engineering
Professionalism in the College of Engineering at Texas Tech University.
> NIEE was initially created by the National Society of Professional
Engineers (NSPE), in 1988, and became an independent organization
in 1995.

Are you an ethical future engineer?
> Where you draw the line is your choice.
> Engineering ethics begins with each engineer.
> Engineers may be held personally and legally responsible for their
professional actions.
> It is important to understand your company’s attitude toward ethics - it
should be a factor in your choice of employer.

Importance of Ethics
• People rely heavily on engineers to provide them with safe and reliable
goods and services
• Engineers must perform under a certain standard of professional behavior
which requires adherence to the highest principles of ethical conduct
• Mistakes made by unethical and/or incompetent engineers could cost not
only money but also more importantly lives
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Societal Ethics
Study of morality and the moral choices that we
all have to make in our lives
The study of the general nature of morals and of specific moral
choices
The rules or standards governing the conduct of the members
of a profession
American Heritage
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The Code of Ethics of the National
Society of Professional Engineers
National Society of Professional Engineers
(NSPE)
Code of Ethics for Engineers
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Engineers, in the fulfillment of their professional duties, shall:
1. Hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public.
2. Perform services only in areas of their competence.
3. Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
I. Fundamental Canons
4. Act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees.
5. Avoid deceptive acts.
6. Conduct themselves honorably, responsibly, ethically, and
lawfully so as to enhance the honor, reputation and usefulness
of the profession.

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1. Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare
of the public.
2. Engineers shall perform services only in the areas of their
competence.
3. Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective
and truthful manner.
4. Engineers shall act for each employer or client as faithful
agents or trustees.
5. Engineers shall avoid deceptive acts.
II. Rules of Practice

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1. Engineers shall be guided in all their relations by the highest standards of
honesty and integrity.
2. Engineers shall at all times strive to serve the public interest.
3. Engineers shall avoid all conduct or practice that deceives the public.
4. Engineers shall not disclose, without consent, confidential information
concerning the business affairs or technical processes of any present or
former client or employer, or public body on which they serve.
5. Engineers shall not be influenced in their professional duties by conflicting
interests.
6. Engineers shall not attempt to obtain employment or advancement or
professional engagements by untruthfully criticizing other engineers, or by
other improper or questionable methods.
III. Professional Obligations

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7. Engineers shall not attempt to injure, maliciously or falsely, directly or indirectly,
the professional reputation, prospects, practice, or employment of other engineers.
Engineers who believe others are guilty of unethical or illegal practice shall present
such information to the proper authority for action.
8. Engineers shall accept personal responsibility for their professional activities,
provided, however, that engineers may seek indemnification for services arising
out of their practice other than for gross negligence, where the engineer’s
interests cannot otherwise be protected.
9. Engineers shall give credit for engineering work to those to whom credit is due,
and will recognize the proprietary interests of others.
III. Professional Obligations
(Cont.)

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• Approved in June 1954
• Short statement of philosophy of service
• Used in ceremonies or in recognition of individuals
• Used widely in NSPE, state society, and local chapter officer
installation ceremonies, licensure certificate presentations, and
engineering school graduations
Engineer’s Creed

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• To give the utmost of performance
• To participate in none but honest enterprise
• To live and work according to the laws of man and the highest standards of
professional conduct
• To place
• service before profit
• the honor and standing of the profession before personal advantage, and
• the public welfare above all other considerations
Engineer’s Creed
The NSPE Engineer’s Creed is:
Adopted by NSPE, June 1954
In humility and with need for Divine guidance, I make this pledge.

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