Ethicality In Engineering Field

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Ethicality in Engineering Field

In your opinion, why is it important to study engineering ethics?

Notably, well-designed structures, especially roads and industrial and residential buildings usually

last for a long period; thus serving their full purpose effectively. By lasting for a long period, they

enable the economy to reap maximum benefits with low maintenance costs or safety issues. Thus,

the expenditure is reduced, leading to the allocation of the saved funds to other developmental

factors. As a result, more investors are accommodated due to reduces operational costs, jobs are

created and people’s living standards are raised. Additionally, economic prosperity and social

welfare are enhanced through the Engineers’ code of ethics in their professions.

Fundamental Canons on the Engineers’ code of ethics elaborate that one of the main

characteristics of an ideal engineer is ‘holding paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the

public (McDonald), therefore, an ideal engineer puts public welfare first and not personal gains or

his employer’s perspectives. Hence, the engineer is entitled to stop any operations that undermine

the well-being of the society. Notably, engineers are not only entitled to building and repairing

structures, they also assess existing structures to ensure that they are safe and stable to perform the

function they were established for.

In their rules of practice, engineers are supposed to avoid all deceptive acts during their

operations. Thus, professional honesty is paramount in engineering field which requires the

members to exempt themselves from falsifying their qualifications or permit misrepresentation of

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their associates’ qualification (McDonald). Moreover, engineers are not supposed to exaggerate

their responsibility during their duties because it may undermine public safety. By avoiding

deceptive acts in their operations enables them to ensure safety, efficiency, and prosperity in the

society.

Describe at least three ways that business ethics may differ than personal ethics.

There are a number of important ways in which business ethics differ from personal ethics. First,

personal ethics may generally be viewed as how humans treat each other in their daily lives at a

personal level, while business ethics reflect the choices made at an organizational level. Thus,

business ethics have much more impact as the choices made at this level can influence large

segments of the society, whereas personal ethics usually impact only the individual practicing

them. Second, at the personal level, an individual is free to change their ethics, while in business

ethics there are set laws and binding legal agreements, which make it almost impossible for

organizations to change their ethics at their will. Finally, there are significant differences in

accountability. In personal ethics, the individual faces accountability based on his or her behaviors.

However, in business ethics, both the individual(s) and the organization face accountability for the

decisions made. Consequently, there are some fundamental differences between the business and

the personal ethics.

Overview the Challenger Disaster Application in at least ten bullet points

 The Challenger space shuttle was initially designed to be a reusable launch vehicle with

the solid-propellant boosters as the main reusable parts. The space shuttle consisted of an

orbiter, two solid propellant boosters, and a single liquid-propellant booster.

 The disaster occurred on January 28, 1986 as a result of the failure of one of the solid rocket

boosters.

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 An early problem with the solid rocket boosters was detected in the field joint design. There

was also a problem with the secondary seal and more changes were initiated to correct the

problem.

 A t examination of the booster field joints revealed that the O-rings were being eroded by

hot gases during the launch. However, the O-rings could be designed to erode in a

controlled manner.

 Political considerations played an important role in the Challenger disaster. There was

increasing pressure from the Congress to develop the project fast. First of all, NASA had

felt an urgency to complete the project as the European Space Agency was on the verge of

developing a cheaper alternative that would compromise their business. This led to NASA

scheduling record number of missions to prove to the Congress that the project was on

track. Additionally, a Russian probe to Halley’s Comet also accumulated pressure on

NASA to launch theirs first.

 Prior to the Challenger shuttle launch, there were debates regarding postponing it. These

debates originated in the unusually cold weather front at the site.

 On the one hand, the engineers were worried about the launch as no tests were conducted

in conditions so cold. On the other hand, the managers wanted to proceed at the set launch

date.

 Since there was no data pointing to a reliable correlation between the weather conditions

and the O-ring erosion, the decision was to launch the shuttle as planned.

 On the day of the launch, a camera recorded puffs of smoke originating from the aft field

joint soon after the boosters were ignited.

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 The joint was sealed again by a formed glassy oxide. However, the gusts of wind have torn

the oxide. As a result, the flames from the solid booster ignited the liquid booster, which

has led to an explosion.

 After the incident, the shuttle programs were grounded, allowing a thorough review of

shuttle safety to be conducted.

 As one of the commissions looking into the disaster determined, the O-rings became

inflexible due to the cold weather, which has led to the escape of the flames from the solid

booster.

What is the importance of having codes of ethics in the mechanical engineering profession?

Engineering is a crucial profession in the society because their services are required in all sectors

of the economy. Admissibly, members of this profession are expected to portray the highest order

of honesty, integrity and other codes of ethics (Alfred and Chung). Engineering has a high

influence of societal welfare, which makes it crucial when it comes to the promotion of social

welfare. As a result, in their day to day duties the code of ethics emphasizes that engineers should

uphold honesty, magnanimity, equity, and temperance (Alfred and Chung). Engineer’s code of

ethics was drafted to aid in modeling ideal professionals that will be responsible for enhancing

societal safety and advancement through infrastructural structures such as roads, buildings, and

mining sites.

Clearly, the code of ethics in an engineering field is meant to enable every aspiring member

that their greatest merit of work is a commitment to serving the society and attending to the welfare

of the vast majority (public). Therefore, an ideal engineer is expected to reject any approach or

conduct that will harm the general interests. Principles such as honesty, modesty, justice, fortitude,

magnanimity, and temperance are among the main core values advocated by the engineering code

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of ethics. Therefore, this ethical platform has enhanced safety and promoted development in the

global economy. The efficiency of these standards has not only made the world a safe place, but

also they have fueled innovation and creativity. Markedly, engineers should a continuous

improvement of their knowledge during their course of work. As a result, improvement of

infrastructure has been paramount in the 20th and 21st centuries leading to more advanced

lifestyles. For instance, the invention of models such as lifts, pillars that absorb earthquake waves

and magnetically levitated trains has simplified the living style to a greater extent.

Consider a technical mechanical engineering course you have taken to date and create a six-

step code of ethics encompassing the features key to student success.

1. The students must practice academic honesty. Most importantly, but not exclusively,

students are obliged to present only their own work.

2. The safety of all individuals present in classes and labs is of paramount importance.

Thus, students are responsible for ensuring that their actions cause no harm to the others.

3. If unsure about the outcomes of certain practices, the students must consult with the

professor.

4. Students should respect the intellectual property of others. Plagiarism is not supported

in any form.

5. At all times, students must adhere to the behavioral conduct.

6. It is the responsibility of the students to abide by all college policies.

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Work Cited

Alfred, M., and Chung, C. A; Simulator for engineering ethics education (SEEE) (2014).. IIE

AnnualConference.Proceedings1-6.Retrieved-from

https://search.proquest.com/docview/192452331?accountid=45049

McDonald, Kenneth W, PhD; Virtue in the Engineering Profession - A Paradignm Shift in how

We Teach Engineering Ethics (2015).. Paper presented at the 1-7. Retrieved from

https://search.proquest.com/docview/1751245918?accountid=45049

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