Chapter 8 - Ethics Flashcards
Define Ethics
The study of right and wrong
Define Morals
Beliefs about what is wright and wrong, internally determined
Define Laws
Written rules created and enforced by the government and courts
Define Justice
Concept of what is fair and equitable
Describe Utilitarianism
Best solution to a problem is one that produces the greatest total amount to human well-being
Describe Duty-Based Ethics
Every individual has a duty to act ethically in every situation
Describe Rights-Based Ethics
Every individual has the right by virtue of existence, and the right are paramount to resolution of ethical problems
Describe Virtue-Based Ethics
The goodness of a person is relative to the function or goal of the persons actions
Describe Factual Statements
Statements that are either true or false
Describe Conceptual Statements
Statements about the meaning of a term or the scope of a term when it is being defined
Describe Moral Statements
Statements that something is either right or wrong
List the parties to whom a professional may owe a duty under a professional Code of Ethics.
- Society
- Employers
- Clients
- Colleagues
- Profession
- Oneself
What are the OACETT Code of Ethics
- Hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public, the protection of the environment and the promotion of health and safety within the workplace
- Undertake and accept responsibility of professional assignments only when qualified by training or experience
- Provide an opinion on a professional subject only when it is founded upon adequate knowledge and honest conviction;
- Act with integrity towards clients or employers, maintain confidentiality and avoid a conflict of interest but, where such conflict arises, fully disclose the circumstances without delay to the employer or client;
- Uphold the principle of appropriate and adequate compensation for the performance of their work;
- Keep informed to maintain proficiency and competence, to advance the body of knowledge within their discipline and further opportunities for the professional development of their associates;
- Conduct themselves with fairness, courtesy and good faith toward clients, colleagues and others, give credit where it is due and accept, as well as give, honest and fair professional comment;
- Present clearly to employers and clients the possible consequences if professional decisions or judgements are overruled or disregarded;
- Report to the appropriate agencies any hazardous, illegal or unethical professional decisions or practices by fellow members or others;
• Promote public knowledge and appreciation of engineering and applied science technology and protect the Association from misrepresentation and
misunderstanding