By Armstrong, James H.; Dixon, John Ross; Robinson, Simon
This booklet examines the issues all for making engineering judgements that impact the standard of lifetime of huge numbers of individuals world wide and offers the person, kin, neighborhood and international contexts in which the engineer has to make such judgements. Engineering ethics are tested during this context - judgements are usually not reactive, yet contain strategies of responsibility and accountability. Engineers have to comprehend the choices that they're required to make, and which judgements tend to produce the main beneficial ends up in the fast and longer phrases
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2 A member shall uphold the dignity, respect and trustworthiness of the profession at all times. 3 A member shall have full regard for the public interest, particularly in relation to the environment and to matters of health and safety. 4 A member must understand and comply with the Laws of the communities within which he practises and with International Law. Where National professional Codes exist, these should be followed. Where neither Laws nor Codes exist then the Institution’s Rules of Professional Conduct should be followed.
5. The professional code All these trust in their hands; and everyone is wise in his work. Without these cannot a city be inhabited; and they shall not dwell where they will . . But they will maintain the state of the world and all their desire is in the work of their craft. Ecclesiasticus — Chap 38 v31/32 . . 1. The nature of codes Professional codes enable ethical reflection and development, and are a means of developing the integrity of the professional body. The public declaration of the principles and views on responsibility and practice of a professional organisation provide a benchmark against which the practice of the profession can be evaluated.
Assist with continuing professional development. 2. The revised Rules of Practice All professional codes of practice need continuous review to ensure compatibility with contemporary factors, changing work patterns and changing legislation. 4. As stated above, personal and family concerns of members are not included, since these are common to all individuals, and are not subject to the regulations of a professional body, except so far as they may affect a person’s dignity or standing in society and thus impact upon the trustworthiness of the profession.