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INTRODUCTION ACM/IEEE Code
of Ethics

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About the
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conclusion
Ethics
 Introduction
● Software engineering ethics is a type of
professional ethics.

● The Software Engineering Code of Ethics

focuses on providing high-quality software.

● They are committed to analyzing, specifying,

designing, developing, testing, and
maintaining software that is beneficial and
effective for the company or client.
 ACM/IEEE Code of Ethics
Abbreviation of IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Abbreviation of ACM - Association for Computing Machinery
The Code contains Eight Principles related to the behavior of
and decisions made by professional software engineers are:

1. PUBLIC
2. CLIENT AND EMPLOYER
3. PRODUCT
4. JUDGMENT
5. MANAGEMENT
6. PROFESSION
7. COLLEAGUES
8. SELF
 Principle 1 – PUBLIC

Software engineers shall act

consistently with the public
interest.
 Principle 2 – CLIENT AND EMPLOYER

Software engineers shall act in a

manner that is in the best interests
of their client and employer
consistent with the public interest.
 Principle 3 – PRODUCT

Software engineers shall ensure

that their products and related
modifications meet the highest
professional standards
possible
 Principle 4 – JUDGMENT

Software engineers shall maintain

integrity and independence in their
professional judgment
 Principle 5 – MANAGEMENT

Software engineering
managers and leaders shall
subscribe to and promote an
ethical approach to the
management of software
development and maintenance
 Principle 6 – PROFESSION

Software engineers shall advance

the integrity and reputation of the
profession consistent with the
public interest.
 Principle 7 – COLLEAGUES

Software engineers shall be fair

to and supportive of their
colleagues.
 Principle 8 – SELF

Software engineers shall

participate in lifelong learning
regarding the practice of their
profession and shall promote an
ethical approach to the practice of
the profession.
 Conclusion
▪ Today the quality of software produced by
software engineers is critical to society

▪ Lives depend on the safety and reliability of

many software system include MDS ( Other
like control of air traffic , nuclear power
station )

▪ In addition to technical capability , the quality

of software products depend on the Ethics
and Professional conduct of the Engineers
that developer Develop them.