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Scope and Aims of Engineering Ethics What is Engineering Ethics?  Engineering ethics concerns one’s conduct of behaviour and practice when carrying out engineering work.  Such work may include consulting, researching, teaching, manufacturing, servicing and writing.  The institutionalization of codes of conduct and codes of practice is common with many professional bodies for their members to observe.  Bodies like Indian Medical Council, Bar Council haave brought code of ethics to their respective professional people. Example : Doctors Profession, Law Profession.

Issues: Codes of Ethics are concerned with a range of issues, including: 

Academic honesty



Adherence to confidentiality agreements



Data privacy



Handling of human subjects



Impartiality in data analysis and professional consulting



Professional accountability



Resolution of conflicts of interest



Software piracy, etc.

Aims of Engineering code of ethics:

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A code of ethics enables us to: 

Set out the ideals and responsibilities of the profession



Exert a de facto regulatory effect, protecting both clients and professionals



Improve the profile of the profession



Motivate and inspire practitioners, by attempting to define their raison d’etre (reason that accounts for)



Provide guidance on acceptable conduct



Raise awareness and consciousness of issues



Improve quality and consistency

On the other hand, we must also consider: 

Whether the so-called standards are obligatory, or are merely an aspiration



Whether such a code is desirable or feasible



Whether ethical values are universal or culturally relativistic



The difficulty of providing universal guidance given the heterogeneous nature of the profession



What the point is of specifying responsibilities, given the limited regulatory function of a code

Some code of Ethics of Professional Engineering Societies: As Engineers we are expected to exhibit the highest standards of honesty and integrity. Engineering has a direct and vital impact on the quality of life for all people. Hence Engineers must perform their duties that requires adherence to the highest principles of ethical conduct. Engineers in the fulfillment of their professional duties shall:-

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 Hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of

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the people (Example

Narmada dam - Mrs. Medha Pathkar, Mr. Sunderlal Bhauguna and others effort)  Perform services only in areas of their competence.  Issue public statement only in an objective and truthful manner.  Act for each employer or client as faithfull agents or trustees.  Avoid deceptive acts - To receive bribes to show favour  Conduct themselves honorably, responsibly, ethically and lawfully so as to enhance the honour, reputation and usefulness of the profession. Professional responsibilities of Engineers:  Confidentiality and proprietary information Conflict of interest.  Environmental ethics.  Professional rights

Ethical dilemma's:  Taking office supplies for home use (paper, pencil, pen, etc.)  Using phone for personal use on company time  Putting personal expenses as business expenses.  Giving false information Ethical use of Power: Basis of Power

- Guidelines for use

 Treat subordinates fairly  Maintain credibility  Be cordial and polite  Make feasible and reasonable request  Inform subordinates of rules and penalties  Warn before punishing

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 Punish in private

Positive Values to be possessed by an Engineer  Integrity, honesty  Truthfulness  Kind heartedness, humility  Friendliness  Faith  Self respect  Open mindedness  Creativity  Civil sense  Simplicity  Forgiveness  Poise –Equilibrium  Detachment  They generate positive thoughts Ethical Dilemma’ in the Profession:  Question your motives  Practice what you preach  Be your own investigative reporter  Keep your commitments  Learn to say “No” to things for which you have no time, talent, or sincere interest  Build and maintain your integrity (not to copy in examination)  One should read a Book “My experiment with truth” an autobiography of “Mahatma Gandhi to respect and practice values in life”

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References : Engineering Ethics - by Charles. B. leerdermann

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