The Ethics of Engineering
“The ethical and professional role of the engineer is to ensure that engineered goods and services are technically accurate and correct rather than focussing on the impact that the products of engineering may have on the community and environment.”
Do you agree with this statement? Develop an argument, supported by relevant evidence and references, to validate your opinion.
Table of Contents
Introduction - 3
Ethics - 3
Stem Cell Research3 Inhumane Practices3
Professionalism - 4
Tacoma Bridge5
Mariner I 5
Millennium Bridge5
Abstract:
The importance of an engineer 's ethics is vital in a successful design due to a majority of failures occurring because of it. The ethics of an engineer are embedded in an engineer and as such directly correlate to the professionalism of the engineer. Professionalism can also be important to have as seen in cases such as the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, Mariner I space shuttle and the Millennium Bridge. However there are instances, when disregarding the public 's opinion such as in the case of stem cells is needed in order for advancements to be made in the respective field and are considered a necessary .
Introduction
The ethics and professional role of an engineer are occasionally bounded by societies values and ideologies. These bounds prevent engineers from progressing through unethical means and avenues and as such this dogma comes as both a hindrance and a muse for an engineer. This results in a hesitant approach by engineers in an attempt to garner as many positives as possible for both society and firms. It is when engineers choose either path completely that structures begin to show signs of failure.
Ethics A strong set of ethics lays down a firm foundation for an engineer. This is because it ensures that the engineer applies to his fullest, and as such results in a far less likely chance of failure for the structure. Thus it can be said that a strong set of morals are needed for an engineer if they
Do you agree with this statement? Develop an argument, supported by relevant evidence and references, to validate your opinion.
Table of Contents
Introduction - 3
Ethics - 3
Stem Cell Research3 Inhumane Practices3
Professionalism - 4
Tacoma Bridge5
Mariner I 5
Millennium Bridge5
Abstract:
The importance of an engineer 's ethics is vital in a successful design due to a majority of failures occurring because of it. The ethics of an engineer are embedded in an engineer and as such directly correlate to the professionalism of the engineer. Professionalism can also be important to have as seen in cases such as the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, Mariner I space shuttle and the Millennium Bridge. However there are instances, when disregarding the public 's opinion such as in the case of stem cells is needed in order for advancements to be made in the respective field and are considered a necessary .
Introduction
The ethics and professional role of an engineer are occasionally bounded by societies values and ideologies. These bounds prevent engineers from progressing through unethical means and avenues and as such this dogma comes as both a hindrance and a muse for an engineer. This results in a hesitant approach by engineers in an attempt to garner as many positives as possible for both society and firms. It is when engineers choose either path completely that structures begin to show signs of failure.
Ethics A strong set of ethics lays down a firm foundation for an engineer. This is because it ensures that the engineer applies to his fullest, and as such results in a far less likely chance of failure for the structure. Thus it can be said that a strong set of morals are needed for an engineer if they
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