Case Study I
In IEEE Code of Ethics engineers “Should be honest and realistic in stating claims or estimates.” Thus they should only criticize the work of other engineers on an honest basis. Engineer B wrote the Municipal Council a letter and sent a copy of the same to the newspaper indicating that Engineer A’s proposal was “unnecessary and an expensive duplication”. The allegation in itself was untruthful because Engineer B had no experience in water supply and his allegation was not based on “adequate knowledge and honest convictions.” Thus, he violated the above mentioned Codes of Ethics required in Engineers. His conduct was unprofessional as it is the professional obligation of engineers not to try to interfere with the reputation, exercise and service of other engineers.
Case Study II
In ASME Code of Ethics engineers need, “To be honest, impartial, and serve with fidelity, the public, their employers and their clients.” Engineer A violated the code by delegating the work assigned to him to a less experienced individual. She failed to offer any guidance to technologist B when he needed help. After her secretary reformatted the report, Engineer A mailed it after having signed a document she did not work on by herself. And she failed to read it to ascertain if the information in it was correct. Her conduct was dishonest and unfaithful. It is the professional obligation of engineers “To credit for engineering work to those whom credit is due.” Engineer A presented an ethical dilemma when she signed and sealed the work as her own. By her conduct, she could risk losing her job, being suspended from practice or have her license revoked altogether.
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Case Study III
In ASCE Code of Ethics, “Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.” Engineers should always protect the profession’s honesty and should not at any given time accept bribes, or engage in fraudulent and corrupt dealings. Engineer A conducted himself unethically by appearing as a witness on a contingency basis. He presents an ethical dilemma by bargaining on an increase in his fees to violate the injured client’s claims even though he knew his claims might have been correct.
Response to Question a
Specific and conclusive code of ethics has been put in place by the ‘National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)’, which engineers should observe. The Codes of Ethics require engineers to be committed to high levels of conduct. They should at all time work professionally and in support of the law. The worker protection standards provided by the law should be complied with without any violations whatsoever. It is the duty of an engineer to report to the necessary authority possible risks that may be caused others due to the employer or client failing to comply with an engineer’s directives. The NSPE Code of Ethics requires engineers to discharge their duties with utmost discipline at all times. Violation of the Codes of Ethics may have an engineer’s lose their job or have their license revoked. It could also endanger the lives of people where the practice affects them directly.
Response to Question b
Every profession is guided by its own specific Codes of ethics. The engineering profession is no exception. There are various codes of ethics that govern it. Possible violation of the codes of ethics portrays engineering as a profession in a negatively. When that occurs, the reputation of Engineering is down-graded. As a result, members of the society become reluctant in specializing in the field of engineering as a profession.
