Ethical Problems in professional employment Flashcards
1
Q
Employer has ______ Authority.
Engineer has _______ Authority
A
Management, technical
2
Q
three steps if someone fails to act in an ethical manner
A
- correct problem while working for company by trying to change policies or by communicating consequences of behaviour to manager/employer
- blow the whistler - inform external agencies if management wont take action
- resign in protest
3
Q
Two most common infringements
A
- unlicensed personnel carrying out work
2. misuse of title
4
Q
three basic criteria for patents
A
- novelty - first of its kind
- utility - must be useful function and work
- inventiveness - new or improved technology
5
Q
Trade Secret
A
protecting a creation by keeping its information a secret and selling the creation
6
Q
small entity
A
one that employs 50 or fewer employees or a university
7
Q
industrial design
A
protects how something looks (unique appearance)
8
Q
copyright
A
protects literary work, dramatic work, musical and artwork sound recordings, computer programs
9
Q
trademark
A
protects a corporate image, mode of packing and gives legal title to it. can be renewed!
10
Q
three types of trademarks
A
- ordinary trademark - words, designs, holograms, distinguishes goods or services
- certification mark - shows certain goods and services meet standards
- distinguished guise - shape of wares
11
Q
Three points of the relationship spectrum
A
- independent model - consultant makes all decisions for client
- balanced model - consultant provides client with advice, client makes decision
- agent model - consultant takes orders from client
12
Q
two main sources of liability
A
- breach of contract
2. negligence
