ENGINEERING ETHICS

AND CODE OF CONDUCT

BY
ANOOP SHARMA
INTRODUCTION

 Engineering ethics is the field of applied

ethics which examines and sets standards for
engineers' obligations to the public, their
clients, employers and the profession.
 Engineering does not have a single uniform
system, or standard, of ethical conduct
across the entire profession. Ethical
approaches vary somewhat by discipline and
jurisdiction
FUNDAMENTAL CANONS
 Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of
the public and shall strive to comply with the principles of
sustainable development in the performance of their professional
duties.
 Engineers shall perform services only in areas of their
competence.
 Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and
truthful manner.
 Engineers shall act in professional matters for each employer or
client as faithful agents or trustees, and shall avoid conflicts of
interest.
 Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the merit of
their services and shall not compete unfairly with others.
 Engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold
and enhance the honor, integrity, and dignity of the
engineering profession and shall act with zero-
tolerance for bribery, fraud, and corruption.
 Engineers shall continue their professional
development throughout their careers, and shall
provide opportunities for the professional
development of those engineers under their
supervision."
 Like virtually all professional societies and
chartering authorities, ASCE expands upon these
and publishes specific guidance.
OTHER ETHICAL ISSUES
 Relationships with clients, consultants, competitors,
and contractors
 Ensuring legal compliance by clients, client's
contractors, and others
 Conflict of interest
 Bribery and kickbacks, which also may include:
Gifts, meals, services, and entertainment
 Treatment of confidential or proprietary information
 Consideration of the employer’s assets
 Outside employment/activities (Moonlighting)
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING CODE
OF ETHICS AND PROFESIONNAL
PRACTICE
 1. PUBLIC - Software engineers shall act
consistently with the public interest.
 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.
 3. PRODUCT - Software engineers shall ensure that
their products and related modifications meet the
highest professional standards possible.
 4. JUDGMENT - Software engineers shall maintain
integrity and independence in their professional
judgment.
 5. MANAGEMENT - Software engineering
managers and leaders shall subscribe to and
promote an ethical approach to the management of
software development and maintenance.
 6. PROFESSION - Software engineers shall
advance the integrity and reputation of the
profession consistent with the public interest.
 7. COLLEAGUES - Software engineers shall be fair
to and supportive of their colleagues.
 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.
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 www.scribd.com
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THANKS