Engineering Ethics (Case Study Sample)

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Engineering Ethics
Case 3
The most appropriate plan of action will be to inform client that the project will still require additional time as well as funds. The additional time and funds will be used to implement a new computer card controller that will be able to the control software to provide various features. It is these features that will desirable test system and thus will dictate the success of the project.
The engineering code of ethics part 1 (fundamental canons) section 4 expects engineers to deal with clients with faithfulness. This is the reason why the client should be informed of the error that the inappropriate card will bring. Under the same part section 1, engineers are expected to ensure that the safety, health as well as welfare of the public are at heart. The system if implemented as it is may cause injuries to the user. The above plan of action is also directed by the code found in part III (professional obligation) section 1a which expects engineers to acknowledge their errors and section 1b that expects engineers to advice clients their clients when they know the project will not be successful as this project will fail if the new card is not implemented.
Case 4
The most rational plan of action will be to help company LMN implement its planned project without revealing the facts and figures that were used to develop the same project for ABC. The development of the LMN’s new plan will be approached in a new way without referencing to the earlier similarly developed project for ABC. I would also advice company LMN that the project has some downfalls and will result to substantial financial losses. I would, therefore, accept the offer to help develop the new project for LMN. I would inform both the two companies of the similarity of the projects and ask them if they are okay with me still handling the projects.
The fundamental engineering canon stipulates the engineers be faithfully to each and every client. It is due to this that I would not treat any company (either LMN or ABC) different from the other. Section 4a of the rules of practice of engineers expects engineers to disclose all potential conflicts of interest that may influence their judgment of quality of service. Section 1c of the rules of practice will also help in taking the course of action outlined above. The section stipulates that engineers should avoid revealing facts and information without consent of the client.
Case 5
The most appropriate rational course of action will be to accept the offer of appearing in future PBS episode and explain all the information about the project, how it started, thee funding and how it evolved. I would also explain the benefits the customers will get from the new products that have been developed. I will also accept the company’s offer of catering for both production and travel costs. However, in encouraging the customers to shift and start using the new product, I will not give negative publicity to those products produced by the competitors.
Section 3a of the rules of practice expects engineers to be truthful in giving testimonies. The same section expects engineers, in giving testimony, to include all the pertinent information. This code of ethic will guide me in giving information to be broadcasted to the public. However, section 3c seeks to stop engineers from giving testimonies that are inspired by payment unless the engineers have prefaced their comments by explicitly indicating parties on whose behalf they are speaking. In this case the testimony is not being paid for but instead what is being paid for is the production cost and travelling cost. In this case the testimonies I’ll give are entirely meant for educational purposes, they seek to enlighten young developing engineers on how the process of development of a project takes place.
Case 9
The most rational plan of action will be to inform the management of the mall of the potential risk of the floor collapsing, and that something needs to be done sooner. I would the go ahead to advise him on the possible reasons as to why the floor is weak and might collapse. I would also give the most appropriate action to take to rebuild or develop the area to ensure that it becomes stronger. In case the management of the mall does not do anything to curb the problem I will then forward the complaint to the relevant authority, possible town council or the mayor’s office.
The above plan of action is mostly guided by the most fundamental engineering canon which stipulates that all the engineering activities are based on ensuring safety and well being of the general public. The floor is likely to cause injuries and even death in the event that a party takes place before the floor is reconstructed. Section 1f of the rules of practice expects engineers to report to thereon appropriate professional bodies when they have any knowledge of any alleged violation ...