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What is the term used to describe a business's concern for the welfare of
society?
5. Public trust in engineering requires that the profession considers its impacts on
human _______.
Answer: Safety
Answer: Environmental
7. The idea of __________ work is that professions should donate some of their
technical expertise to individuals or organizations unable to pay for those
services.
Answer: Welfare
Answer: Diversity
Answer: Costs
13. Public ______ in engineering requires that the profession considers its impacts
on human safety.
Answer: Trust
14. Relates to the distribution of wealth and privileges in society, as well as issues
related to poverty and development.
True or False
16. The majority of engineers work for businesses, whose primary motivation is often
profit and corporate stockholders, rather than societal impacts
Answer: True
17. Health is generally characterized as being able to function physically without pain,
and may also include mental soundness.
Answer: True
18. Social Justice is associated being protected from physical injuries or death and
considering risks.
Answer: False
Answer: False
20. Diversity is an issue that a lot of countries face in different types of jobs.
Answer: True
21. To support social projects, funds have to be taken from whatever source available
but not within the firm.
Answer: False
22. When a firm is not able to keep its competitive stance, it can not provide assurance
that it will be operating for a long time.
Answer: True
23. Government regulations may also be imposed. Even if a company is acting socially
responsible
Answer: True
24. Within the codes of ethics for engineering, hints of commitment to pro bono service
can be found
Answer: True
25. There are decreasing numbers of advocates that engineering social responsibility
encompasses social justice issues.
Answer: False
26. It's not the duty of the engineer to consider public safety but the one in charge to
govern that role.
Answer: False
27. In the Reaction Strategy, the firm will comply once there is a law, and the company
is forced to accept its economic, legal and ethical responsibilities.
Answer: False
28. Engineers must examine and adopt "best practices" in the development of rules of
professional conduct which encourage engineers to understand and internalize their
professional codes.
Answer: True
Answer: True
30. An important issue with respect to diversity is the extent to which the profession
fairly compensates workers, without regard to gender, race/ethnicity
Answer: True
Multiple Choice
31. When a business assumes responsibility for its actions, it uses this strategy. When
the business perceives that if it does not react, a law will be passed by Congress to
ensure compliance.
A. Reaction Strategy
B. Defense Strategy
C. Accommodation Strategy
D. Proactive Strategy
32. In this strategy, the firm goes beyond what is legally and ethically required.
A. Reaction Strategy
B. Defense Strategy
C. Accommodation Strategy
D. Proactive Strategy
A. Reaction Strategy
B. Defense Strategy
C. Accommodation Strategy
D. Proactive Strategy
34. When part of available funds are used by the company to finance social projects,
this will reduce the funds that could be used for competitive purposes.
D. Preference By Investors
35. Most often, this will reduce whatever amount is available for capital spending
D. Preference By Investors
36. This states that the primary duty of an engineer is to protect public safety, health,
and welfare
A. Social Justice
B. Diversity
C. Human Safety
D. Engineering Ethics
37. A socially responsible company is more likely to provide job satisfaction to its
employees
D. Preference By Investors
Answer: B Improved Employee Satisfaction and Motivation
38. female engineering/computing workers generally earn less than male counterparts
is an issue in this social responsibility of an engineer
A. Overqualification
B. Unemployment
C. Inequality
D. Diversity
Answer: D. Diversity
39. Which of the following is a common aspect across all professions, including
engineering?
A. Technical Expertise
B. Innovation
C. Social Responsibility
D. Administrative Skills
40. It is associated being protected from physical injuries or death, again considering
risks.
A. Security
B. Safety
C. Welfare
D. Health
Answer: B. Safety
41.It is generally characterized as being able to function physically without pain, and
may also include mental soundness.
A. Security
B. Safety
C. Welfare
D. Health
Answer: D. Health
A. Security
B. Safety
C. Welfare
D. Health
Answer: C. Welfare
44. It includes considerations of both current conditions and future generations, crossing
environmental, societal, and economic elements
A. Diversity
B. Social Justice
C. Sustainability
D. Pro Bono
Answer: C. Sustainability
A. Diversity
B. Sustainability
C. Social Justice
D. Pro Bono
A. Diversity
B. Sustainability
C. Social Justice
D. Pro Bono
47. Preservation of the environment is ultimately self-preservation for human life is part
of what social responsibility
A. Diversity
B. Sustainability
C. Social Justice
D. Pro Bono
Answer: B. Sustainability
48. What is the purpose of a social audit in evaluating a company's social actions?
49. What does the concept of social responsibility in business entail, based on the
provided definition?
50. What is emphasized for engineers in terms of their professional responsibilities, and
how have some students in engineering colleges addressed this?