Social, Moral and Ethical Issues Flashcards
List 3 ways in which society has benefitted from military technological developments
WWII use of radar - global air travel
anti-chemical weapon syringe - epipen for diabetes
parachute materials development - nylon and other synthetic materials
Give 2 examples of real life sustainability an ethical problems
manufacture of toxic materials (India, thousands killed)
workers committing suicide due to stress of working conditions (iPhone factory in China)
Give 2 examples of good sustainability and ethical practice
starch based biodegradable polymers growing in popularity
FSC scheme
Suggest 3 strategies a company might adopt to address sustainability and ethical issues
local sourcing of materials
use appropriate safety schemes
implement ILO ethical trading initiative for safe and fair working practices
Explain the term inclusive design
design of mainstream products that are accessible to as many people as reasonably possible without the need for special adaptation
Give 3 examples of inclusive design
OXO good grip
updated standards for wheelchair wider doors
hearing induction loops in theatres
Give 2 examples of design responses to challenges
wind-up radio improved protheses (artificial limbs)
Give 3 examples of how designers have responded to the needs of migrants
food preparation - solar cookers
clean water - water distillation technologies
medical care - ‘hospitainers’
How does IKEA Foundation’s flat pack ‘better shelter’ address teporary accommodation issues
sleeps five people
well insulated
erected without tools
What is meant by fair-trade?
movement encouraging the ethical treatment of farmers and workers in developing countries
What are the 6 R’s of sustainability?
Reduce Reuse Recycle Rethink Repair Refuse
What is the corporate social responsibility scheme (CSR)?
scheme to optimise companies social responsibility and sustainability
