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    Engineering Ethics*

    What is engineering ethics?


    (1)

    the study of moral issues and decisions


    confronting individuals and organizations involved
    in engineering.
    (2) the study of related questions about moral
    conduct, character and relationships of peoples
    and organizations involved in technological
    development.
    Adapted from material provided by Abouzar
    Dastmalchi and the National Society of Professional
    Engineers
    *

    What are the purposes for


    Code of Ethics for Engineers?
    Provide positive stimulus for ethical conduct
    Helpful advice concerning the primary obligation of
    engineers
    Guideposts in interpreting ethical dilemmas

    Code of Ethics that Apply to Computer Engineers?


    IEEE Code of Ethics
    IEEE-CS/ACM Software Engineering Code of Ethics and
    Professional Practice
    National Society of Professional Engineers Code of Ethics

    NSPE Code of Ethics

    THE
    THE
    THE
    THE

    PREMBLE
    FUNDAMENTAL CANONS
    RULES OF PRACTICE
    PROFESSIONAL OBLIGATIONS

    Preamble NSPE Code of Ethics


    1.

    Engineering is an important and learned profession.

    2.
    Engineers are expected to exhibit the highest
    standards of honesty and integrity.
    3.

    The services provided by engineers require honesty,


    impartility fairness and equity, and must be
    dedicated to the protection of the public health,
    safety, and welfare.
    4.
    Engineers must perform under a standard of
    professional behavior that requires adherence to the
    highest principles of ethical conduct

    Fundamental Canons
    1. Hold paramount the safety 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.
    4. Act for each employer or client as faithful agents or
    trustees.
    5. Avoid deceptive acts.
    6. Conduct themselves honorably, responsibiliy, ethically,
    and lawfully so as to enhance the honor, reputation, and
    usefulness of the profession.

    Rules of Practice
    1. Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public.
    a. If engineers' judgment is overruled under circumstances that endanger life or property,
    they shall notify their employer or client and such other authority as may be appropriate.
    b. Engineers shall approve only those engineering documents that are in conformity with
    applicable standards.
    c. Engineers shall not reveal facts, data or information without the prior consent of the
    client or employer except as authorized or required by law or this Code.
    d. Engineers shall not permit the use of their name or associate in business ventures with
    any person or firm that they believe are engaged in dishonest enterprise.
    e. Engineers shall not aid or abet the unlawful practice of engineering by a person or firm.
    f. Engineers having knowledge of any alleged violation of this Code shall report thereon to
    appropriate professional bodies and cooperate with the proper authorities in furnishing
    such information or assistance as may be required.

    Rules of Practice
    2. Engineers shall perform services only in the areas of their competence.
    a. Engineers shall undertake assignments only when qualified by education or experience
    in the specific technical fields involved.
    b. Engineers shall not affix their signatures to any plans or documents dealing with subject
    matter in which they lack competence, nor to any plan or document not prepared under
    their direction and control.
    c. Engineers may accept assignments and assume responsibility for coordination of an
    entire project and sign and seal the engineering documents for the entire project, provided
    that each technical segment is signed and sealed only by the qualified engineers who
    prepared the segment.

    Rules of Practice
    3. Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
    a. Engineers shall be objective and truthful in professional reports, statements, or
    testimony. They shall include all relevant and pertinent information in such reports,
    statements, or testimony, which should bear the date indicating when it was current.
    b. Engineers may express publicly technical opinions that are founded upon knowledge of
    the facts and competence in the subject matter.
    c. Engineers shall issue no statements, criticisms, or arguments on technical matters that
    are inspired or paid for by interested parties, unless they have prefaced their comments by
    explicitly identifying the interested parties on whose behalf they are speaking, and by
    revealing the existence of any interest the engineers may have in the matters.

    Rules of Practice
    4. Engineers shall act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees.
    a. Engineers shall disclose all known or potential conflicts of interest that could influence
    or appear to influence their judgment or the quality of their services.
    b. Engineers shall not accept compensation, financial or otherwise, from more than one
    party for services on the same project, unless the circumstances are fully disclosed and
    agreed to by all interested parties.
    c. Engineers shall not solicit or accept financial or other valuable consideration, directly or
    indirectly, from outside agents in connection with the work for which they are responsible.
    d. Engineers in public service as members or employees of a governmental body or
    department shall not participate in decisions with respect to services solicited or provided
    by them or their organizations in private or public engineering practice.
    e. Engineers shall not accept a contract from a governmental body on which a principal or
    officer of their organization serves as a member.

    Rules of Practice
    5. Engineers shall avoid deceptive acts.
    a. Engineers shall not falsify their qualifications or permit misrepresentation of their or their
    associates' qualifications. They shall not misrepresent or exaggerate their responsibility in
    or for the subject matter of prior assignments. Brochures or other presentations incident to
    the solicitation of employment shall not misrepresent pertinent facts concerning employers,
    employees, or past accomplishments.
    b. Engineers shall not offer, solicit or receive, either directly or indirectly, any contribution to
    influence the award of a contract by public authority, or which may be reasonably construed
    by the public as having the effect of intent to influencing the awarding of a contract. They
    shall not offer any gift or other valuable consideration in order to secure work. They shall
    not pay a commission, percentage, or brokerage fee in order to secure work.

    Professional
    Obligations
    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 employer on which they
    serve.
    5. Engineers shall not be influenced in their professional duties by conflicting interests .

    Professional Obligations
    6. Engineers shall not attempt to obtain employment or advancement by untruthfully
    criticizing other engineers.
    7. Engineers shall not attempt to injure or falsely the professional reputation of other

    engineers. Engineers who believe others are guilty of unethical 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
    for other than 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.

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