Chapter 1

Question 1

a set of standards by which a particular group decides to regulate its behavior. It is a system of moral principles by which human actions and proposals may be judged as good or bad

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Ethics

Question 2

rules for right conduct for all individuals

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Morals

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consists of a group of people organized to serve a body of specialized knowledge in the interests of a society. At the center of a profession is a set of skills, proficiencies, techniques and competencies involving a line of work.

It referred to a free act of commitment to a way of life. The act or fact of professing – when a person occupies a special social role that carries with it stringent moral requirements.

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Profession

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As a set of principles that serve to guide the professionals in their daily work. It is more than a minimum standard of conduct and requires that the professionals to who the codes are aimed engage with them and develop a personal position/stand

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Code of Ethics

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The profession in which the knowledge of the mathematical and physical sciences gained by study, experience and practice with judgment to develop ways to utilize economics, materials and forces of nature for the progressive well-being of human kind.

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Engineers

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Approaches to Ethics

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Meta-ethics
Normative Ethics
Applied Ethics

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deals with the nature of moral judgement, looks at the origins and meaning of ethical principles

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Meta-ethics

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is concerned with the content of moral judgement and the criteria for what is right or wrong.

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Normative Ethics

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looks at controversial topics

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Applied ethics

Question 10

A Socratic Account of Professionalism (based on Greek philosopher Socrates as proposed by philosopher Michael Davis)

A profession is a number of individuals in the same occupation voluntarily organized to earn a living by openly serving a moral ideal in a morally permissible way beyond what law, market, morality, and public opinion would otherwise require. Thus, a profession should: ______

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a. Cannot be composed of only one person, rather composed of a number of individuals
b. Involves a public element – should openly “profess” to be a professional (engineer, physician, etc.)
c. It is a way people earn a living and something that occupies them during their working hours
d. It is something that people enter into voluntarily and that they can leave voluntarily
e. It advocates of the social practice approach – serves morally praiseworthy goal by morally permissible means

Question 11

Key Characteristics of Modern Profession

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a. substantial intellectual and practical training
b. provision of a specialized skill and service
c. high degree of professional autonomy and responsibility
d. an occupational organization controlling the profession
e. embargoes/restrictions on methods of attracting business
f. a trust relationship with the client

Question 12

an occupation that is primarily oriented toward making a profit within the boundaries set by law (regulations imposed by law)

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Business Model

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an occupation that have an implicit trust relationship with the larger public – trust relationship means as “social contract” with the public, are that professionals agree to regulate their practice so that it promotes the public good.

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Professional Model

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Three Types of Ethics or Morality Common

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Morality
Personal Morality
Professional Ethic

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is the set of moral beliefs shared by almost everyone. It is the basis or at least the reference point compare to other types of morality

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Morality

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is the set of moral beliefs that a person holds. This is closely parallel the precepts of common morality.

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Personal Morality

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the set of standards adopted by professional in so far as they view themselves acting as professionals. It is usually stated in a formal code. It is focus on the issues that are important in that profession.

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Professional Ethic

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is the moral right to exercise professional judgment in pursuing professional responsibilities and duties.

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The right of professional conscience

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This is the right of professional for their work and accomplishments which involves fair monetary remuneration, and nonmonetary forms of recognition.

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Right of Recognition

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These are any rights, moral or legal that involves the status of being an employee.

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Employee Rights

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This is a right to pursue outside activities can be thought as a right to personal privacy in the sense that is means the right to have a private life off the job.

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Privacy Right

Question 22

– It is the unwanted imposition of sexual requirements in the context of a relationship of unequal power. Right to equal opportunity: nondiscrimination – It relates to sex, color, age, or political or religious outlook or affiliations.

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Right to equal opportunity; preventing sexual harassment

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– It is giving preference or advantage to a member of a group that in the past was denied equal treatment, in particular, women and minorities (indigenous people) or people with disabilities.

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Right to equal opportunity: affirmative action

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headed by the president, enforces the laws

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Executive branch

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made up of the House of Representatives and Senate (collectively called Congress) - makes the laws

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Legislative Branch

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(through the Supreme Court and lower courts established by Congress), also called the judiciary, interprets the laws.

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The Judicial Branch

Question 27

CONTRACTORS’ LICENSE LAW. AN ACT CREATING THE PHILIPPINE LICENSING BOARD FOR CONTRACTORS, PRESCRIBING ITS POWERS, DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFORE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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RA 4566

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CREATING THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AUTHORITY OF THE PHILIPPINES (CIAP)

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PD 1746

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DEVELOPING AND REGULATING THE OVERSEAS CONSTRUCTION
INDUSTRY, PROVIDING INCENTIVES THEREFORE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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PD 1167

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GOVERNMENT REFORM ACT - AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE MODERNIZATION, STANDARIZATION AND REGULATION OF THE PROCUREMENT ACTIVITIES OF THE GOVERNMENT

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RA 9184

Question 31

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND
REGULATIONS

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PD 1096

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FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

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PD 1185

Question 33

CODE ON SANITATION OF THE PHILIPPINES. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS

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PD 856

Question 34

ACCESSIBILITY LAW: IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS - AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE MOBILITY OF DISABLED PERSONS BY REQUIRING CERTAIN BUILDINGS, INSTITUTIONS, ESTABLISHMENTS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES TO INSTALL FACILITIES AND OTHER DEVICES

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BP 344

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THE CIVIL ENGINEERING LAW. AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING IN THE PHILIPPINES

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RA 544

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covers the roads, highways, bridges, airports, structure, irrigation, tunnel, water supply, and offshore engineering.

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General engineering

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covers the industrial plant, sewage system, park, and water treatment system.

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General Building

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covers the foundation work, waterproofing, and communication facilities.

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Specialty

Question 39

lowest financial capacity requirement which is 10,000 pesos

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Trade

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large B: 225 million above is the single largest project allowable ranges of contract costs is above 450 million

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AAA

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large A: 150 million up to 225 million; up to 450 million

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AA

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medium B: 75 million up to 150 million; up to 300 million

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A

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medium A: 15 million up to 75 million; up to 150 million

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B

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small B: ≤ 15 million; up to 30 million

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C&D

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small A; up to 1 million

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Trade

Question 46

Presidential Decree (PD) No. 1167 (Developing and Regulating the Overseas Construction Industry, Providing Incentives Therefore, and for Other Purposes) dated 27 June 1977, otherwise known as the “Overseas Construction Incentives Decree” – created the Philippine Overseas Construction Board (POCB) and placed under the control and supervision of the Office of the President. The PD provided incentives for duly registered Filipino overseas contractors, i.e. (a) tax credit; (b) deduction from gross overseas income; or at their option (c) pay one and one- half percent (1½%) tax on their overseas gross income. PD No. 1746 (Creating the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines) dated 28 November 1980 – created the CIAP to promote, accelerate and regulate the growth and development of the construction industry in conformity with national goals.

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A. Construction Industry Association of the Philippines (CIAP)

Question 47

R.A. 4566 as amended by P.D. No. 1746 provides that no contractor (including sub- contractor and specialty contractor) shall engage in the business of contracting without first having secured a PCAB license to conduct business. It is an offense to engage in contracting business without a license first being obtained. All architects and engineers preparing plans and specifications for work to be contracted in the Philippines shall stipulate in their invitation to bidders, whether a resident of the Philippines or not, and in their specifications that it will be necessary for any bidder, whether contractor, sub-contractor, or specialty contractor, to have a license before his bid is considered. The purpose of the Contractor’s License Law (R.A. 4566) is to ensure, for the safety of the public, that only qualified and reliable contractors can undertake construction in the country.

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B. Philippine Construction Accreditation Board (PCAB)

Question 48

Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board. The primary purpose of this law is to protect buyers’ welfare from all types of real estate misrepresentations. The state has passed to resolve the numerous fraudulent reports about real estate problems in the country.

Answer 48

PD 957