Engineering Ethics
Objective
To understand the
philosophy of engineering
ethics and to use it in
solving the morals issues
encountered in
engineering practices.
2
Topic Outcomes
It is expected that
students will be able to:
Explain the scope of
engineering ethics.
Define the function of
engineering technologist in
society.
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What is the
Engineering Ethics
engineering ethics ?
Why study the
engineering ethics ?
Spot
the
differences
Engineering?
Engineering is the practical application of
science and math to solve problems, and it is
everywhere in the world around you.
From the start to the end of each day,
engineering technologies improve the ways
that we work, communicate,
travel, stay healthy, and
entertain ourselves.
Ethics
Definitions:
Ethics
System
Ethics
Moral values
Principles
Guideline
To conduct
judgments
Ethics
Source:
Primary sources
~ the family
~ friends
~ religion,.
Secondary sources
~ formal education
~ training,
Engineering ethics
A set of
scientific discipline
that applies to the
profession of
engineering
Codes of Ethics
Accreditation
Board For Engineering And Technology
American Institute Of Chemical Engineers
American Society Of Civil Engineers
American Society Of Mechanical Engineers
IEEE Code of Ethics
NCEES Model Rules of Professional Condu
ct
NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers
Software Engineering Code Of Ethics And P
rofessional Practice
Case 1
However, the
engineering codes
do not prohibit
engineers from
designing military
hardware
Formal
code
Person
al
moralit
y
However,
he may no
personally
believe
these code
are correct
Case 2
Person
al
moralit
Formal
code
ethics
Preventive
ethics
Negative
Promote the
welfare to public
faces
Positive
faces
Aspects:
1- Global environmental
management
2-Sustainable development
3-Steps toward greater
economic justice
4-Awareness of culture
differences and skill
Scope of Engineering
Ethics
7 Themes
McDonnell Douglas
subcontracted the
Convair to design and
build a cargo door latch
for the DC-10.
A pressure test caused the
cargo door to blow out, buckling
the passenger floor, and
severing critical hydraulic and
electrical lines. After
modifications, the design was
still faulty.
In Paris in 1974,
the cargo hatch
blew open killing
346 people.
Question:
Goals:
To
To
To
To
1.
2.
Task:
Moral Value:
The basic standards of safety
and efficiency.
The structure of technological corporations as
communities of people engaged in shared activities.
The character of engineers who spearhead
technological progress.
The very idea of engineering as a profession that
combines advanced skill with commitment to the
public good.
Moral aspiration in structuring
the relationship with the
communities; communication
Moral Value:
Scenario: ..when families began to bring in their
children who for the first time could breathe
freely, relax, learn and enjoy life because of the
firms product
..evidence that their efforts really did improve
peoples live.
Motive excellence (commitment) in engineering:
1. The desire for meaningful work
2. Concern to make a living
3. Care for other human being
4. To maintain self-respect
Moral Value:
Compliance issues are about making sure that
individuals comply to professional standard and
avoid wrong doing.
Procedures are needed in all corporation:
1. To deter fraud
2. Theft
3. Bribery ..other form of outright immorality
Moral Value:
Ethical or moral dilemmas, are situations in which
moral reasons come into conflict.
Moral reasons might be:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Obligation/responsibility
Right,
Good ideas ..other moral
Considerations.
Moral Value:
Micro issues concern the decisions made by
individuals and the companies.
Macro issues concern more global issues, such as:
1. The direction in technological development
2. The laws that should or should no be passed
3. Collective responsibilities of group such as
engineering professional societies and
consumer groups
Technologist development
warrants cautions optimism.
Moral Value:
Optimists highlight how technology profoundly
improves all our lives?
Pessimists view advanced technology as ominous
and often out of control, such as:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Pollution of environment
Depletion of natural resources
Mass death on highways
Mass death in high-tech wars
Fear of biological and chemical weapons
The lingering threat of nuclear war.
Moral Value:
Top 20 engineering achievement of the 20th century
identified by National Academic of Engineering, such as:
Electrification; Electronics; Highways
Automobiles; Airplanes; Spacecraft; Health technologies
Radio and television; Air conditioning and refrigeration
Water supply and distributions
Agricultural mechanization; Household appliances
Computers; Internet; Telephones. Hand phones
Laser and fiber optics; Imaging technologies in medicine
Nuclear technologies; Petrochemical technologies
High-performance materials
Why study
engineering
ethics?
Relationships
Suppliers
Customers
Competitors
Colleagues
Public
Government
Friends
Neighbors
Family
THANK YOU
PLAY SAFE
PROTECT YOUR GOOD
NAME AS
TECHNOLOGIST
THANK U