ENGLAW - MAR17 Quiz Flashcards
refers to the entire system of organizations, resources, activities, and technologies involved in producing and delivering a product or service from the initial supplier to
the final consumer
Supply Chain
Why Ethics Matter in Supply Chains: EPMPE
- Ensures Fair Labor Practices
- Protects the Environment
- Maintains Transparency & Accountability
- Prevents Legal and Financial Risks
- Enhances Corporate Reputation and Consumer Trust
What are the role of engineers in supply chain operations: SPQTR
- Sustainable Material Sourcing
- Process Optimization
- Quality Control & Compliance
- Technology & Innovation
- Risk Management and Ethical Audits
What does ISM mean?
Institute for Supply Management
Avoid any actions that could be perceived as unethical or compromising.
Impropriety
It ensures that personal interests do not interfere with business decision
Conflict of interest
Avoid unfair influence in supply chain decisions
Influence
It means to uphold fiduciary and professional obligations to the organization
Responsibilities to the Employer
Develop and maintain fair and ethical relationships with suppliers and
customers.
Supplier and Customer Relationships
- Promote sustainable and socially responsible business practices.
Social Responsibility and Sustainability
- Protect sensitive business information
Confidential and Proprietary Information
Avoid making business decisions based on mutual benefits rather than merit.
Reciprocity
Follow all applicable laws, industry regulations, and international trade
agreements.
Compliance with Laws, Regulations, and
Trade Agreements
Continuously develop knowledge and skills in ethical supply chain
management.
Professional Competence
What are the key elements of an ethical supply chain?:
FSTELES
Fair Trade Practices
Sustainable Sourcing
Transparency and Traceability
Environmental Impact Reduction
Labour and Human Rights Compliance
Ethical Procurement
Supplier Collaboration and Audits
- is a voluntary initiative that encourages businesses worldwide to adopt sustainable and socially responsible
policies.
United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)
Key Principles Related to Supply Chain Ethics under UNGC
Human Rights
Labor Rights
Environmental Responsibility
Anti-Corruption
outlines guidelines for social responsibility, including
ethical behavior, labor practices, environmental
considerations, and consumer protection, applicable
across the supply chain
ISO 26000: Social Responsibility Standard
- set global standards for labor practices, including minimum age for work, working hours, and the prohibition
of forced labor, which companies are expected to adhere
to across their supply chains.
International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions
promote fair pricing and working conditions for producers in developing countries, ensuring ethical
sourcing practices.
Fair Trade Standards
What are the Philippine laws relevant to supply chain ethics?
Labor Code of the Philippines (Presidential Decree No. 442)
Consumer Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 7394)
Clean Air Act (Republic Act No. 8749)
Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (Republic Act No. 9003)
Toxic Substances and Hazardous Waste Act (Republic Act
No. 6969)
COMMON ETHICAL ISSUES IN SUPPLY CHAIN
CLEHIU
Corruption and Bribery
Labor Exploitation
Environmental Violations
Health and Safety Compliance
IP Theft
Unfair Trade Practices
refer to unethical practices where individuals or organizations offer or accept undue benefits (money, gifts, favors) in exchange for unfair advantages in business operations.
Corruption and Bribery
- includes child labor, forced labor, and unfair wages—practices that violate human rights.
Labor Exploitation
occur when businesses fail to comply with
environmental laws, leading to pollution,
deforestation, and resource depletion.
Environmental Violations
refers to ensuring safe working conditions and preventing occupational hazards in
manufacturing and logistics
Health and Safety Compliance
Involves the unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of trademarks, patents, or trade
secrets
Intellectual Property (IP) Theft
- involve deceptive, manipulative, or anti-
competitive behaviors in supply chains.
Unfair Trade Practices
BENEFITS OF AN ETHICAL
SUPPLY CHAIN
Reduced Environmental Impact
Better continuity of supply
Greater Business Efficiency
Better Brand Reputation
Improved Organizational Reputation
Facilitates Innovation
Opportunities to Expand Partnerships
Better Risk Mitigation
Common Forms of Bribery in Supply Chain
BFC
Bribery in Procurement
Facilitation Payments
Collusion
Common Forms of Labor Exploitation in the Supply Chain
Child Labor
Forced Labor
Unpaid overtime and wage theft
Common Forms of environmental violations in the supply chain
Illegal Dumping and Pollution
Deforestation
Excessive Carbon Footprint
Common Forms of issues in health and safety compliance in the supply chain
Lack of Protective Equipment
Hazardous Work Environments
Poor Emergency Preparedness
Common forms of IP Theft in the supply chain
Counterfeit Products
Piracy
Trade Secret Leaks
Common Forms of unfair trade practices in the supply chain
Price fixing
dumping
false advertising
Ethics are important in engineering project management because they:
EPFREE
Ensure public safety
Promote accountability
Foster trust
Reduce legal and financial risks
Encourage sustainable practices
Enhance professional reputation
it refers to the application of moral values and professional standards in planning, executing, and delivering engineering projects.
Ethics in Project Management
Core ethical principles in ProMa:
IRRFCSCAE
Integrity and Honesty
Responsibility and Accountability
Respect for Stakeholders
Fairness and Equality
Compliance with Laws and Regulations
Social and Environmental Responsibility
Confidentiality and Data Protection
Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
Ethical Leadership and Decision-Making
Ethical Decision-Making Model OF Rest’s Four-Component Model by James
Rest) is composed of
Moral Sensitivity
Moral Judgement
Moral Motivation
Moral Character
This involves
recognizing that a
situation presents
an ethical dilemma
and understanding
the potential
impact on others.
Moral Sensitivity
This stage focuses on
evaluating different
courses of action and
determining which is
morally right.
Moral Judgment
(Reasoning):
This involves choosing
moral values over
personal or other
values and prioritizing
moral behavior.
Moral Motivation
(Focus):
This refers to the ability
to act on one’s moral
intentions and
overcome obstacles to
implement ethical
behavior.
Moral Character
(Action):
The project manager must collect facts, review project policies, and consult experts.
- Moral Judgment: Gather Relevant Information
Define the ethical issue in the project.
Identify affected stakeholders (e.g., clients, team members,
government, public).
Determine if the issue involves:
Moral Sensitivity: Identify the Ethical Dilemma
Identify multiple ways to resolve the ethical dilemma.
Assess potential risks and benefits of each alternative.
Apply ethical decision-making models
Moral Motivation: Evaluate Alternative Solutions
Choose the most ethical and responsible solution.
Ensure decisions align with project goals, ethics, and stakeholder interests.
Communicate decisions clearly to all relevant parties.
Moral Character: Make a Decision & Implement It
refers to the moral principles and
professional guidelines that engineering follow to ensure
their work benefits society while preventing harm.
Engineering Ethics in Project Management
Ensures that engineers follow ethical and
professional standards in their work, including project management
NSPE (National Society of Professional
Engineers) Code of Ethics
Develops technical standards and best practices for engineering and technology projects.
Encourages engineers to avoid harming others through negligence or dishonesty.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers) Code of Ethics
Provides best practices, tools, and certifications for effective project management
Guides project managers to act with honesty, fairness, and respect.
PMI (Project Management Institute) Code of Ethics
Project managers must ensure worker and public safety by following ethical guidelines.
Decision-Making in Safety and Risk Management
Ethical project managers consider long-term environmental effects when planning projects.
Environmental Responsibility
Ethical project management ensures fair labor practices, proper budgeting, and responsible leadership.
Fairness and Accountability in Business Decisions
Engineers must provide accurate information and avoid misleading clients.
Integrity in Client and Stakeholder Relations
Ethical Challenges in Engineering Project
Management
- Conflict of Interest
- Dishonest Reporting & Misrepresentation
- Safety & Quality Compromises
- Unethical Labor Practices
- Environmental Violations
- Bribery & Corruption
- Privacy & Data Security Issues
- Poor Stakeholder Communication & Transparency
- Scope Creep & Unethical Client Demands
- Intellectual Property & Plagiarism
When a project manager has a personal or financial interest that
influences decision-making.
Conflict of Interest
Providing false or misleading information to stakeholders to meet
deadlines, budgets, or performance metrics.
Dishonest Reporting & Misrepresentation
Cutting costs by using low-quality materials or ignoring safety
protocols to meet tight deadlines.
- Safety & Quality Compromises
Exploiting workers through excessive overtime, unfair wages, or
unsafe working conditions.
- Unethical Labor Practices
Ignoring sustainability laws and environmental responsibilities for
financial gain.
- Environmental Violations
Bribing officials or stakeholders to secure approvals, contracts, or
favorable treatment.
- Bribery & Corruption
Mishandling sensitive information about clients, employees, or
project details.
- Privacy & Data Security Issues
Failing to inform stakeholders about project risks, changes, or
failures.
- Poor Stakeholder Communication & Transparency
Clients demanding extra work without proper contracts or
compensation.
- Scope Creep & Unethical Client Demands
Using another company’s ideas, designs, or software without proper acknowledgment or licensing.
- Intellectual Property & Plagiarism
