Engineering Ethics in PM

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By:Ali Alsagri

Sulaiman Alwashmi

Mohamed Alblihe

Mohamed Alhjelan

Tariq Alsydiry

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Submitted To: Dr. Tomas Ganiron Jr


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Team Work in Action

A pass isnt a good pass unless it is caught.

Red Auerbach


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Some Final Thoughts

A single answer obscures the fullspectrum of possible occurrences.

Robert E. Megill


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4-5 EthicsThe study of the characteristics of morals.

Engineering Ethics :Rules and standards governing conduct of engineers.

A body of philosophy indicating ways that engineers should

conduct themselves in their professional capacity.

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Engineering Ethics

Engineers have an ethical and socialresponsibility to themselves, their clients, andto society.

Practically (although there is much debateabout this), engineering ethics is aboutbalancing cost, schedule, and risk.

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Why study?Several notorious cases :

Achieved great attention and led engineers to gain an

increased sense of professional responsibilities. Led to an awareness of the importance of ethics, how

engineers have far reaching impact on society.

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Questionable Engineering Practices

Trimming smoothing of irregularities to make datalook extremely accurate and precise

Cooking retaining only those results that fit thetheory and discarding others.

Forging inventing some or all of the research data

Plagiarism misappropriating intellectual property.

Conflicts of interest (such as accepting gifts.)

actual potential

apparent

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Clearly Wrong Engineering Practices

Lying

Deliberate deception

Withholding information

Failure to seek out the truth

Revealing confidential or proprietary information

Allowing ones judgment to be corrupted.

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Goal Sensitize you to the important ethical issues before

you have to confront them.

Moral autonomyTo think critically and independently about moral

issues.

To apply this moral thinking to situations that arise inprofessional engineering practice.

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Ethics

Ethics define rules or norms for acceptable andunacceptable behavior

What does it mean to Do the Right Thing?

Behaving Ethically Includes: Being honest.

Keeping promises.

Doing your job well.

Not stealing.

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Q: What other behaviors are usually considered doing the right thing?


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EthicsEthical Views (contd)

Reaching the Right Decision

There is no formula to solve ethical problems.

The professional must consider trade-offs.

Ethical theories help to identify important principles orguidelines.

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Q: What trade-offs might a computer professional need to consider?


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EthicsEthical Views (contd)

Some Important Distinctions (contd)

Goals vs. actions: the actions we take to achieve our goals

should be consistent with our ethical constraints.

Personal preference vs. ethics: some issues we disapprove ofbecause of our dislikes, rather than on ethical grounds.

Law vs. ethics: some acts are ethical, but illegal; other acts are

legal, but unethical.

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Q: Describe an ethical scenario involving an engineer professional that illustrates one ofthe items above.


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Origins of todays ethics Ancient Greeks - especially Socrates, Aristotle Judeo Christian tradition Islam Buddhists Hindus

Western ethics have principally evolved from first

two.Muslim culture is basically the best way for bestethics

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Ethics and religionSome peoples ethics are based in religion

However, nominally religious people may not be

ethical.

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Ethics and law

Engineering and business are governed by laws at theinternational, federal, state and local levels.

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Ethics and law - continued Things that are legal might be considered unethical

e.g., releasing a known toxic material that isunregulated into the air.

As an engineer, you are minimally safe if you followthe law.

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Personal vs. Business Ethics Personal ethics deal with how we treat others in our

day-to-day lives.

Professional (business) ethics often involves choiceson an organizational level rather than a personal level.

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Ethics problems

Rarely have a correct answer that everyone will come upwith.

There will be a range of solutions that are clearly right,some of which will be better than others. There will be a range of solutions that are clearly wrong.

It is convenient to define your ethics reference

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4 Ethical Theories Utilitarianism

Duty Ethics

Rights Ethics Virtue Ethics

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Utilitarianism

Individual actions should be judged on

whether the most good was produced in agiven situation.

Rules should be broken if doing so willlead to the most good.

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Duty ethics Immanuel Kant (1724 1804) Duty ethics ethical acts are the result

of proper performance of ones duties.

Be honest, be fair, dont cause suffering.

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Rights ethics John Locke (1632 1704)

People have fundamental rights that other peoplehave a duty to respect.

Humans have a right to Life

Liberty

Property

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EthicsProfessional Ethics

Medical

Legal

Accounting Engineering

Computer

and others

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Q: What are the special responsibilities of these professionals?


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Engineering is a professionWork that requires sophisticated skills, the use of

judgment, and the exercise of discretion.

Membership requires extensive formal education.

Special societies or organizationsSet standards for admissions to the profession.

Set standards of conduct for its members.

Enforces the standards.The practice results in significant public good.

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Code of Ethics Provides a framework for ethical judgment.

Expresses commitment to ethical conduct.

Defines the roles and responsibilities of professionals.

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Prepared by Pr Sulaimane Alyahya-Pr AbdelghaniToumi 26

Order of an Engineer

I am an Engineer, in my profession I take deep pride. To it

I owe solemn obligations.

Since the Stone Age, human progress has been spurredby the engineering genius. Engineers have made usable

Natures vast resources of material and energy for

Humanity's [Mankinds] benefit. Engineers have vitalized

and turned to practical use the principles of science and

the means of technology. Were it not for this heritage of

accumulated experience, my efforts would be feeble.


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Order of an Engineer continuedAs an Engineer, I pledge to practice integrity and fair

dealing, tolerance and respect, and to uphold devotion

to the standards and the dignity of my profession,

conscious always that my skill carries with it theobligation to serve humanity by making the best use of

Earths precious wealth.

As an Engineer, I shall participate in none but honest

enterprises. When needed, my skill and knowledgeshall be given without reservation for the public good.

In the performance of duty and in fidelity to my

profession, I shall give the utmost.


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NSPE Code of Ethics for EngineersPreambleEngineering is an important and learned profession. Asmembers of this profession, engineers are expected to exhibit the

highest standards of honesty and integrity. Engineering has adirect and vital impact on the quality of life for all people.

Accordingly, the services provided by engineers require honesty,impartiality, fairness, and equity, and must be dedicated to theprotection of the public health, safety, and welfare. Engineers

must perform under a standard of professional behavior thatrequires adherence to the highest principles of ethical conduct.

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NSPE - I. Rules of Practice

Engineers, in the fulfillment of their professional duties, shall:

1. Hold paramount (supreme) the safety, health and welfare of thepublic.

2. Perform services only in areas of their competence.3. Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.

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 usefulnessof the profession.

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.11- Engineers shall be guided in all their relations by the

highest standards of honesty and integrity.

.22- Engineers shall at all times strive to serve the public

interest..33- Engineers shall avoid all conduct or practice that

deceives the public.

.44- Engineers shall not disclosure, without consent,confidential information concerning the business affairsor technical processes of any present or former client oremployer, or public body on which they serve.

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NSPE - II. Professional Obligations


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NSPE - III. Professional Obligations - continued

5. Engineers shall not be influenced in their professionalduties by conflicting interests.

6 Engineers shall no attempt to obtain employment oradvancement or professional engagements by untruthfully

criticizing other engineers, or by other improper orquestionable methods.

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 orillegal practice shall present such information to the properauthority for action.

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NSPE - III. Professional Obligations - continued8. Engineers shall accept personal responsibility fortheir professional activities, provided, however,that engineers may seek indemnification for

services arising out of their for other than grossnegligence, where the engineers interests cannototherwise be protected.

9. Engineers shall give credit for engineering work tothose to whom credit is due, and will recognize theproprietary interests of others.

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