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Engineering ethics is the rules and standards governing the conduct

Code of ethics 4, fundamental canons 7

A5)

7 step approach

1) State problem
2) Verify fact
3) Identify violation
4) Develop options - give 5 options, 1) ja 2) ja/nein 3) nein
5) Test option against acid test - harm, reversibility, defensibility, publicity, halal/haram
6) Make tentative actions - from harm test, what can you do? Which option?
7) Recheck solutions to avoid reoccurrence

Acid test- quick indicator, minimum quick and dirty assessment. So you can also do 4 test

Professional test, virtue test,

A6)

Values- the are standards/characteristics that are considered meritorious, important or desirable. in
organisation

Virtues

- that motivate the actions. In people


- character traits that motivated desired actions and personal chosen reflective of person´s
character

differences, virtue personal, value organisational.

A7)

Value motivates

- pleasure
- security
- efficiency

values rejected

- honesty
B1.2) Punch-in on behalf

Explain the acid test and its outcome

State action taken and offer rationale

Offer alternatives to resolve dilemma

6 dilemma approach

1) Unitarianism approach
2) Rational approach
3) Autonomy
4) Duty
5) Consents
6) Virtue

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