Module 1: professional ethics I. Principles of professional ethics
General principles - "Fundamental Canons Code of Ethics for Engineers
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| General principles - "Fundamental Canons Code of Ethics for Engineers Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public and shall strive to comply with the principles of sustainable development in the performance of their professional duties. Engineers shall perform services only in areas of their competence. Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner. Engineers shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees, and shall avoid conflicts of interest. Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and shall not compete unfairly with others. Engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honor, integrity, and dignity of the engineering profession and shall act with zero- tolerance for bribery, fraud, and corruption. Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers, and shall provide opportunities for the professional development of those engineers under their supervision. Code of Courtesy and Personal Conduct of Engineers 1. The engineer should not take himself or others too seriously. All men are human and subject to error. 2. He should cultivate a sense of humor. It brings life and eases intercourse. Serious matters, however should always receive serious considerations and in such affairs levity (humor) is out of place. 3. Smile and use courtesy to all equals and subordinates as well as superiors. This includes greetings, tone of voice and consideration for the personal comfort of all who enters his office whether visitor or employees. 4. He should not criticize anyone adversely (unfavorably) in the presence of others. 5. He should use gentlemanly language. 6. He should respect the authority of others, and the personal dignity of subordinates. 7. He should criticize constructively by suggesting how the error occurs to be avoided in the future. 8. Avoid gossip about fellow workers. 9. Avoid hatred or intrigues. 10. He should not show partiality (bias, favoritism or injustices in any direction. 11. He should not let personal feelings govern his action against his better business judgement. 12. He should not fail to be as liberal in praising good performance as he is censuring criticizing) bad performance. College of Engineering and Architecture Computer Engineering CpE Laws and Professional Practice 13. He should not belittle (put down) to anyone, not even to the humblest worker with business judgement. 14. He should not usurp (takeover) the functions of others or go over their heads or undermine (demoralize) the standing of others, or carry tales. 15. He should not carry personal dislike into organization work if he does not like an associate, he should subordinate his feeling to the general good of the organization. 16. He should not fail to be generous if he finds himself in a position to criticize another department or individual for the turn of the wheel fortune may place him in a similar position. 17. He should not fail to give the benefit of his thought and information to others in an organization with which he is connected. 18. He should not fail, if he must disagree radically with an associate, or must fight him on organization, announce the fact frankly to him first, and fight clean and with good nature. 19. He should not fail, if he must resign from an organization do so with due regard for his associates whose interests maybe affected by his leaving. 20. He should not use merely technical advantage over an associate in an association. He should guide himself by sound business principles and spirit of fairness, even under provocation (frustration/annoyance). 21. He should not take advantage of double meanings of words, or unsaid things or unknown facts, or hide behind sophistries (literalism) or cryptic (puzzling) statement. 22. He should use correct but simple English in speaking and writing. Proper language is the mark of education, cultivation, and accuracy. 23. When work is to be done, it should not delay. Putting off to the future the things which should be done at once is one of the habits that lead to unsatisfactory service and failure. Download 3.36 Mb. Share with your friends:
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