Engineering Ethics
Engineering Ethics:
Do what you say you will do.
Never divulge information given to you in confidence
Accept responsibility for your mistakes
Never become involved in a lie
Never accept gifts that compromise your ability to perform in the best interests of your organization.
Top 10 Questions You Should Ask Yourself When Making an Ethical Decision:
1. Could the decision become habit forming? If so, don’t do it.
2. Is it legal? If it isn’t, don’t do it.
3. Is it safe? If it isn’t, don’t do it.
4. Is it the right thing to do? If it isn’t, don’t do it.
5. Will this stand the test of public scrutiny? If it won’t, don’t do it.
6. If something terrible happened, could I defend my actions? If you can’t, don’t do it.
7. Is it just, balanced, and fair? If it isn’t, don’t do it.
8. How will it make me feel about myself? If it’s lousy, don’t do it.
9. Does this choice lead to the greatest good for the greatest number? If it doesn’t, don’t do it.
And the #1 question you should ask yourself when making an ethical decision:
10. Would I do this in front of my mother? If you wouldn’t, don’t do it.
NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers:
Engineers, in the fulfillment of their professional duties, shall:
Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public.
Perform services only in areas of their competence.
Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
Act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees.
Avoid deceptive acts.
Conduct themselves honorably, responsibly, ethically, and lawfully so as to enhance the honor, reputation, and usefulness of the profession.
