Engineering Ethics Case Studies

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Engineering Ethics Case Studies

1.The case presents a dilemma because I would be restricted by engineering code of ethics from partaking technical assignments without proper qualifications, as well as attempting to injure the reputation of other engineers through criticism. In this case, I would approach the engineers who were assigned the project and express my concerns or raise the issue with them. In cases where the engineers do not pay attention or adhere to the issues raised, I would raise the issue with the professional engineering body to ensure that the appropriate action is taken.

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While I would not accept the gift of $400, I would demand that the senior student give full credit for my contribution in designing the project. The engineering code of ethics requires that engineers give credit for any engineering work to individuals whom credit is due, and recognize other people’s proprietary interests. It requires that engineers name the person or people who may have been responsible for the inventions, accomplishments, designs and writings, whenever possible. This underlines the fact that the senior student should have given credit to me for my contribution in the design of the project. Demanding the credit would be imperative, failure to which I would push the matter to the engineers licensing body.

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It is worth noting that currently I do not have the academic qualifications that the company would need. As much as I have projections that I will have attained and completed the required courses, I would be misrepresenting my qualifications if I indicate that I have them as at the time of application. This is against the engineering professional code of ethics, which obligates engineers from falsifying their qualifications or even permitting the misrepresentation of facts pertaining to their qualifications or those of their associates. In addition, the code of ethics prohibits me from exaggerating or misrepresenting my responsibility for or in the subject matter pertaining to future assignments. In this case, I would have to state my qualifications as they are and point out that I am proceeding to take the subjects that they require.

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While it is perfectly within their powers to determine the way they want to work, it is my duty to ensure that they adhere to all guidelines pertaining to workplace safety and health. It is my duty to ensure that the working conditions safeguard the safety of the public and employees. On the same note, the workers have to handle hazardous objects and materials with care and in line with protocol. They must also know, as well as comply with the health and safety-related workplace policies and protocols. This may, therefore, call for increased supervision.

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As much as the information would lead to a reduction of the cost that the client would incur, it is worth noting that the contract does not expressly state the materials that have to be used in which case there is not violation. In essence, I am not obligated to inform the client as to the change of materials. In addition, the engineers professional code of ethics forbid me from disclosing confidential information pertaining to the technical processes or business affairs of former or present employers or clients which I serve without express consent from the said parties. In essence, I am obligated to ask for permission from my employer on whether I should disclose the information to the client, failure to which I cannot divulge any information.