Ethics of Engineering Presentation
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CanonsofEthics13.pptxCANONS OF ETHICS
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RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
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Core Essentials of Engineering Ethics
Honesty, justice and courtesy form a moral philosophy which associated with mutual interest among people constitutes the foundation of ethics.
The engineers should recognise such a standard not a passive observance, but as a set of dynamic principles guiding conduct and way of life. It is engineers duty to practice the profession according to these canons of ethics.
Keystone of professional conduct is integrity. Engineers will discharge professional duties with fidelity to the public, employers and clients; and with fairness and impartiality to all.
It is engineers duty to interested In public welfare and be ready to apply any specific knowledge for the benefit of the mankind.
They should uphold the honour and dignity off the profession and avoid association with any enterprise of questionable character. In dealing with fellow engineers, they should always be fair and tolerant.
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Categories of Ethical Responsibilities & Standard
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Canons Of Ethics
Duty to Public
Duty to Client
Duty to Profession and other Engineers
Duty to Employees or Employer
Duty to Public
ENGINEERS SHALL HOLD PARAMOUNT THE WELFARE, PROSPERTY AND SECURITY OF THE PUBLIC IN THE PERFORMANCE OF PROFESSIONAL DUTIES.
Rule 1. Will not promote private interest at the expense of the public good.
Rule 2. Will realize that they are responsible for the effect of their work and shall perform services only in areas of their competence.
Rule 3. Will report only true facts or true evidence when expressing an opinion or conclusion in testimony or public forums.
Rule 4. Will assist the public to understand the purpose and principles involved in engineering and issue public statement only in objective and truthful manner.
Rule 5. Will recognize the need to serve the community, not only in a professional capacity, but also in a civic capacity
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Duty to Client
ENGINEERS SHALL ACT IN PROFESSIONAL MATTERS FOR EACH CLIENT AS FAITHFUL AGENTS OR TRUSTEES , AND SHALL AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
Rule 6. Will not exaggerate professional qualifications in advertising or testimony.
Rule 7. Will not practice or offer to practice in any field in which they are not proficient and legally entitled to practice. They may engage the assistance of qualified persons to aid in the proper performance of services requested by the client.
Rule 8. Will be honest in all estimates, reports, statements and testimony.
Rule 9. Will advise clients of possible problems or conflicts of interest before accepting employment.
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Continued- Duty to Client
Rule 10. Will not allow unforeseen difficulties or conflicts to adversely affect the quality of services.
Rule 11. Will not disclose information concerning the business affairs of clients or employers without their consent.
Rule 12. Will not accept compensation, financial or otherwise, from more than one interested party for the same service or for services pertaining to the same work without the knowledge and consent of all interested parties.
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Duty to Profession and other Engineers
ENGINEERS WILL ACT IN A MANNER THAT UPHOLDS THE HONOR, INTEGRITY AND DIGNITY OF THE ENGINEERING PROFESSION.
Rule 13. Will strive to perform services in a manner which brings credit to the engineering profession.
Rule 14. Will avoid any conduct or associations which bring discredit to the engineering profession.
Rule 15. Will not offer to pay, either directly or indirectly, any commission, political contribution, gift, or other consideration in order to secure work, exclusive of securing salaried positions through an employment agency.
Rule 16. Will not use the office or membership in a professional society to promote selfish interest or interests of the clients.
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Continued- Duty to Profession and other Engineers
Rule 17. Will not maliciously discredit or injure the reputation of the engineering profession or another engineer.
Rule 18. Will cooperate in extending the effectiveness of the engineering profession by interchanging ideas and experience with other engineers.
Rule 19. Will recognize the need to promote the profession by contributing to the work of the professional societies, schools, and the scientific and technical press.
Rule 20. Will, whenever possible, name the person or persons who may be individually responsible for discovery of the original engineering work.
Rule 21. Will not accept credit rightfully by voice or silence that belongs to another engineer.
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Continued- Duty to Profession and other Engineers
Rule 22. Will not sign or seal maps, reports or the data prepared by others, unless prepared by an employee under their direct supervision.
Rule 23. Will not represent as their own, the maps, reports or the data prepared by someone else unless prepared by an employee under their direct supervision.
Rule 24. Will report anything unethical, illegal or unfair practice of an engineer to the proper authority and be willing to validate such practice.
Rule 25. Will recognize the value of any engineering service and uphold the principle of appropriate and adequate compensation for those services.
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Duty to Employee and Employer
ENGINEERS WILL CONTINUE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT THEIR CAREER AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THOSE UNDER THEIR DIRECT SUPERVISION.
Rule 26. Will encourage and assist in the education and advancement of those under their direct supervision.
Rule 27. Will encourage and assist those under their direct supervision to be active in professional societies.
Rule 28. Will encourage salaries appropriate with the qualifications of engineering personnel.
Rule 29. Will be a faithful agent or trustee of their employer.
Rule 30. Will not practice or offer to practice private engineering services without the knowledge and consent of the employer.
