The Gold And Engineering Ethics

According to Maxwell (2001), Integrity is not what we do so much as who we are. And who we are, in turn, determines what we do (p. 36). As a manager in the engineering department, the preemptive actions I would have taken to prevent such a debacle would have been to implement a code of conduct, ensure the emissions tests were properly done, and perform a final inspection. First and foremost, a code of conduct would have been set in place. It would provide the engineers with an overview of the rules and regulations for the company. Secondly, I would have made sure that the software for the emissions tests was both, complete and accurate. In order to do so, a computer would be programmed to run multiple tests to ensure that our product was not providing any falsified data. Thirdly, an inspection would have been performed. The engineers assigned to the task of making the ignition switch, would have no other choice but to do the job correctly. Ephesians 6:7-8 declares, “Serve whole heartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, not because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free (“Read and Study,” n.d.).” As Christians, our walk with Christ does not comprise of shortcuts or taking the easy route. The race is not a sprint; it is a marathon. In the end, the reward is so much greater because

Ethics are integral in the 21st century due to the evolution of business, technology, and government oversight. There is a legal responsibility to do what is right by the customer – if you produce a product knowing that there is a high risk of harm to the consumer, you will be eventually be found out, prosecuted, and held liable.

Save money or save lives. In this paper I will explain the ethical problems with the Ford Pinto and why it’s imperative for corporations to incorporate ethics into their companies.

The first fundamental canon of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Code of Ethics states that engineers “hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public.” The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) takes it a step further by amending the NSPE canon and adding that chemical engineers “protect the environment in performance of their professional duties.” These ethical standards were placed in order to prevent contaminations to maintain a healthy work environment, and prevent the general public and environment from being harmed. The “Aberdeen Three” case is an instance of three knowledgeable and high ranking engineers, as well as the United States army, disregarding the safety of the public or their

The 12% that wanted the manufacturer to predetermine the ethical standard, I wonder if they didn’t want to be held responsible for such a decision because they are not easy decisions, or is it because their educational knowledge on the ethical standard is too minimal for them to make a clear decision, or is it something else entirely?

In all professional practices, engineers often have to face various ethical dilemmas. Under the OSH (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Act, employers are required to provide a safe and healthy workplace while complying with all applicable OSHA standards. However, such standards and regulations are not always abided by the industries, especially in areas where corruption is common. Engineers are often faced with difficult moral decisions. There are conflicts between engineers’ ethical obligations, “Engineers shall avoid deceptive acts, conduct themselves honorably, responsibly, ethically, and lawfully so as to enhance the honor, reputation, and usefulness of the profession,” and their obligation to remain as “faithful agents or trustees” for their employers and clients. In this paper I will discuss engineers’ obligations to their company, the ethical aspect of bribery, and problematic cases involving “facilitating payments”.

Prepared for HU 432 007 Ethics for Managers & Engineers Professor Paul Hudec and submitted 5/4/2016

Unsustainability in the environment stemmed from human assumption, mechanisms, and economics. Human systems are used because they provide consumers with products that it necessary, yet these necessary contraptions are the root cause to an unsustainable environment (Chiras, 2016). Human systems seem to be extensively using renewable and nonrenewable resources faster than what the environment can provide, which ends up hurting the environment in the long run.

In a few months time, Searle Lawson went from an ambitious engineer to a helpless employee, trapped in a messy debacle that affected himself, his company, and those external to the company as well. The events surrounding the failure of the A7D brake design involved the moral compromises of engineers and managers alike, each motivated by their own morals and priorities. However, here we will examine Lawson’s experience personally, looking at the ethical approaches and consequences the young engineer may or may have not considered. Approaching this dilemma within the context of Immanuel Kant’s core philosophy helps reinforce what makes Lawson’s predicament so ethically dubious. To Kant, morality was simply “performing the actions intended to

Ethics is the moral behavior that guides our actions; it motivates us in our personal behavior and is relevant in a business setting as well. Many organizations have set forth a set of guidelines known as a “Code of Ethics”. The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, being one of these organizations, has set forth their code as a requirement for students and engineer members to adhere to. Heading towards a career in electrical engineering I choose this organization to elaborate on for my ethics project.

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The following outline will help me write my essay about how engineers are faced with the ethical and moral issues of bribery in the industry. I chose this issue because it is a topic that speaks close to me. I have been put into many situations at work and during internships where I ask myself whether it is a bribe or if it is just networking. This essay will not only discuss the issue of bribery in the industry but help me further understand how to analyze certain scenarios if I am offered something else in the future.

It is important to know that the big companies out there or huge organization may have their own engineering code of ethics with the same objectives as to increase the integrity and quality of the work profession for each of the engineers and have their specific guidance in their work scope.

Engineering is a pylon of human development and technology,having a significant impact on people’s daily lives. Engineering has improved humanity in every aspect (e.g. transportation, communication, medicine) and it has the potential to overcome the challenges that mankind still faces. However, engineers have responsibility for their actions and they must learn to follow a set of ethical principles relating to their work. All of which have to be followed to the letter otherwise there can be severe consequences.

The following pages contain the central elements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers’ (ASME) code of ethics and several key comparisons between ASME’s code of ethics and the National Society of Professional Engineers’ (NSPE) code of ethics. The last two pages are a copy of the ASME’s code of ethics.