Module 1: Introduction Flashcards
“An Act to Regulate the Practice of Civil Engineering in the Philippines”
Republic Act No. 544
Republic Act No. 544 is amended by _____
Republic Act No. 1582
a person duly registered with the Board of Examiners for Civil Engineers (Professional Regulation Commission) which engage or practice in form of consultation, design, preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, erection, installation and supervision of the construction of streets, bridges, highways, railroads, airports and hangars, port works, canals, river and shore improvements, lighthouses, and dry docks; buildings, fixed structures for irrigation, flood protection, drainage, water supply and sewerage works; demolition of permanent structures; and tunnels
civil engineer
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
civil engineering
a set of standards by which a particular group decides to regulate its behavior
ethics
it is a system of moral principles by which human actions and proposals may be judged as good or bad
ethics
it is the study of what is right and wrong human behavior and conduct in business
business ethics
the study of the perceptions of people about morality, moral norms, moral rules and ethical principles as they apply to people and institutions in business
business ethics
the study, evaluation, analysis, and questioning of ethical standards, policies, moral norms, and ethical theories that managers and decision makers use in resolving moral issues and ethical dilemmas affecting business
business ethics
a complex enterprise that involves several activities: purchasing, manufacturing, marketing, advertising, selling and accounting
business
a set of principles that serve to guide the professionals in their daily work
code of ethics
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
code of ethics
serves to maintain the integrity of the profession so that its members serve “society’s best interests”
code of ethics
specifies the moral considerations of professional life as well as penalties and sanctions for violating them
code of ethics
not stand-alone guarantee of ethical conduct or substitute for an individual conscience but are established as a guide for professionals in ethical dilemmas
code of ethics
rules for right conduct for all individuals
morals
refers to holding to people morally accountable for some past action or actions
moral responsibility
also means care, welfare, or treatment of others as derived from the specific social role that one plays in the society
moral responsibility
refers to one’s capacity for making moral or rational decisions on his own
moral responsibility
consists of a group of people organized to serve a body of specialized knowledge in the interests of a society
profession
at the center of a profession is a _____, _____, _____ and _____ involving a line of work
set of skills, proficiencies, technique, and competencies
the body of doctrine, myth and symbols of a social movement, institution, class, or large group
ideology
PICE stands for
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers
what is the vision of PICE?
the leader among professional organizations known globally for professionalism, integrity, excellence and social responsibility; a key player in nation building
what is the mission of PICE?
to advance the welfare of the members and the development and prestige of the civil engineering profession and to be a dynamic force in nation building
give at least 3 objectives of PICE
- the advancement of the knowledge and practice of civil engineering
- the fostering and improvement of civil engineering education
- the stimulation of research in civil engineering
- the professional improvement of the its members
- the maintenance of high ethical standards in the practice of civil engineering
- the promotion of good public and private clientele relationships
- the development of fellowship among civil engineers
- the encouragement of professional relations with other allied technical and scientific organizations
- the establishment of a central point of reference and union for its members and the civil engineering profession
- the acquisition, ownership, management and disposal of real and/or personal property incidental to or in furthermore of the above objectives of the institute
date of PRC Accreditation of PICE
August 13, 1975
PICE is amended by-laws approved by Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) on _____
July 8, 2013
PICE is registered by Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) on _____
December 11, 1973
