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Morse and Babcock
Engineering Ethics
Chapter 16
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Chapter Objectives
Explain the importance of ethics in
engineering
Describe what is meant by whistle-blowing
Describe the need for ethics in
construction
Describe situations where conflict of
interest may arise
Apply Guidelines for Facilitating Solutions
to Ethical Dilemmas
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Engineering Ethics
Core Concepts
Public interest
Qualities of truth, honesty, and
fairness
Professional performance
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Construction-Hyatt Regency
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Ethical Problems
Industrial Practice
Enviromental
Conflict of interest
Gifts
Moonlighting (Dual Work)
Inside Information
Post-employment limitations
Whistle-blowing
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Boeing-Whistle Blowing
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Challenger disaster
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Guidelines, cont.
5. Evaluate proposed alternatives
6. Seek additional assistance, as
appropriate
7. Select the best course of action
8. Implement the selected solution
9. Monitor and assess the outcome
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