Rights and Responsibilities of an Engineer
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN ENGINEER Engineers apply theories and principles of science and mathematics to research and develop economical solutions to technical problems. Engineers in each branch have a base of knowledge and training that can be applied in many fields.
They have many rights and responsibilities Engineers have the distinct responsibility to maintain a steadfast ethical footing to ensure that each and every task is carried out with responsibly and correctly. * Responsibilities
*Conflict of interest
*Your impartial opinion and actions are expected. *Interest may interfere with professional obligation.
~ Financial and personal interest
Guidelines * Company guide lines * Ask your coworker or manager for second opinion.
Appearance of conflict of interest is already a problem * Undermines mutual trust
*Environmental ethics
Humans are part of the environment. * Safety of people
Moral standing of environment has increased * Nature considered important beyond usefulness to humans.
Animals, plants, ecosphere need to be considered.
Often conflicting goals. * Focus on humans benefit. * Focus on environmental impact.
* Rights * Rights to privacy. * Right to participate in activities of your own choosing outside of work. * Right to reasonably object to company policies without fear of retribution. * Right to due process. * Right of profession conscience * * Right to exercise professional judgement in discharging your duties. * *right to exercise this judgment in an ethical manner. * *example :right to refuse to engage in unethical behavior … * Exercising of rights may be viewed as insubordination. * Whistle blowing discloses wrongdoing in organization
International whistle blowing
External whistleblowing * Considered bad for organization and act of disloyalty. * *some legal protection. * Right conditions need
They have many rights and responsibilities Engineers have the distinct responsibility to maintain a steadfast ethical footing to ensure that each and every task is carried out with responsibly and correctly. * Responsibilities
*Conflict of interest
*Your impartial opinion and actions are expected. *Interest may interfere with professional obligation.
~ Financial and personal interest
Guidelines * Company guide lines * Ask your coworker or manager for second opinion.
Appearance of conflict of interest is already a problem * Undermines mutual trust
*Environmental ethics
Humans are part of the environment. * Safety of people
Moral standing of environment has increased * Nature considered important beyond usefulness to humans.
Animals, plants, ecosphere need to be considered.
Often conflicting goals. * Focus on humans benefit. * Focus on environmental impact.
* Rights * Rights to privacy. * Right to participate in activities of your own choosing outside of work. * Right to reasonably object to company policies without fear of retribution. * Right to due process. * Right of profession conscience * * Right to exercise professional judgement in discharging your duties. * *right to exercise this judgment in an ethical manner. * *example :right to refuse to engage in unethical behavior … * Exercising of rights may be viewed as insubordination. * Whistle blowing discloses wrongdoing in organization
International whistle blowing
External whistleblowing * Considered bad for organization and act of disloyalty. * *some legal protection. * Right conditions need