Ethics and Human Values in Engineering Practices

Ethics and Human Values in Engineering Practices
Author: SUBRATA. DAS
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2022-02-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9788195404834

Professional engineers must have ethics to make decisions which should be self-reliant and autonomous. They should be morally committed and equipped to tackle ethical dilemmas they face and to hold paramount the safety, Health, and welfare of the public. Actions of an engineer must be like a true professional. Engineering ethics is more than mere knowledge and skills, and that the final goal of engineering ethics is to foster qualities and abilities that enable engineers to make self - reliant/autonomous decisions and actions as professionals. The objective of this book is to introduce the readers to the ethical concepts lead to resolving moral issues in engineering, understanding of ethics and responsibility of engineers as professionals, ability to make ethical judgments and solve problems, attitude required and values shared by engineers to interface social, technological and natural environments.

Professional Ethics and Human Values

Professional Ethics and Human Values
Author: M. GOVINDARAJAN
Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Total Pages: 139
Release: 2013-07-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 8120348168

Today, more and more organizations are realizing the importance of practising ethics in their business dealings. And the engineering profession is no exception to this. For, any policy or practice that gives a go-by to professional ethics—which essentially entails fair and transparent dealings based on sound moral principles—cannot enjoy the confidence of the customer for long. It is in this context that a book on Professional Ethics is very significant. This systematically organized text opens with an introduction to Human Values and discusses, with great skill and expertise, the various approaches to the study of ethical behaviour, ethical theories, value-based ethics and the engineers’ responsibility for safety and risk, collegiality and loyalty. Besides, the responsibilities of engineers in organizational setting, and global issues such as environmental ethics, computer ethics, and Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) are also covered in this text. The Case Studies lend a practical orientation to the book, and the Review Questions sharpen the analytical skills of the students. This is a must have book for the students of engineering and management.

Ethics in Engineering Practice and Research

Ethics in Engineering Practice and Research
Author: Caroline Whitbeck
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 439
Release: 2011-08-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1139498851

The first edition of Caroline Whitbeck's Ethics in Engineering Practice and Research focused on the difficult ethical problems engineers encounter in their practice and in research. In many ways, these problems are like design problems: they are complex, often ill defined; resolving them involves an iterative process of analysis and synthesis; and there can be more than one acceptable solution. In the second edition of this text, Dr Whitbeck goes above and beyond by featuring more real-life problems, stating recent scenarios and laying the foundation of ethical concepts and reasoning. This book offers a real-world, problem-centered approach to engineering ethics, using a rich collection of open-ended case studies to develop skill in recognizing and addressing ethical issues.

Global Engineering Ethics

Global Engineering Ethics
Author: Heinz Luegenbiehl
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2017-07-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128112190

Global Engineering Ethics introduces the fundamentals of ethics in a context specific to engineering without privileging any one national or cultural conception of ethics. Numerous case studies from around the world help the reader to see clearly the relevance of design, safety, and professionalism to engineers. Engineering increasingly takes place in global contexts, with industrial and research teams operating across national and cultural borders. This adds a layer of complexity to already challenging ethical issues. This book is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand or communicate the ethics of engineering, including students, academics, and researchers, and is indispensable for those involved in international and cross-cultural environments. - Takes a global-values approach to engineering ethics rather than prioritizing any one national or regional culture - Uses engineering case studies to explain ethical issues and principles in relatable, practical contexts - Approaches engineering from a business perspective, emphasizing the extent to which engineering occurs in terms of profit-driven markets, addressing potential conflicts that arise as a result - Provides extensive guidance on how to carry out ethical analysis by using case studies, to practice addressing and thinking through issues before confronting them in the world

Human Values and Ethics for Engineers and Professionals

Human Values and Ethics for Engineers and Professionals
Author: Kameshwar Verma
Publisher: Axiom Nutrifit
Total Pages: 518
Release: 2018-06-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9780997379426

Purpose of the book is to sensitize professionals on their social responsibility of application of technology, to safe guard short and long term interest of consumers, public and humanity at large. The book provides exposure to comprehensive understanding of Human Values and Professional Ethics, thus enabling professionals to sail through conflicts arising due to multitude of perceptions, arguments, and reasoning from people, and agencies involved. It expounds Professionals to be more caring, balanced, humane, effective and efficient in Jobs, Professional life, Family life, Social environment, and interactions at national and international level.

A Textbook On Professional Ethics And Human Values

A Textbook On Professional Ethics And Human Values
Author: R.S. Naagarazan
Publisher: New Age International
Total Pages: 22
Release: 2007-12
Genre: Engineering
ISBN: 8122419380

This book is the fruition of four decades of teaching Mechanical Engineering subjects including Quality Engineering, Total Quality Management, and Principles of Management for the Bachelor and Master degree courses in Engineering at Annamalai University, and then in Arunai Engineering College, Tiruvannamalai, by the author. Frank and continual feed back from the distinguished students and esteemed colleagues of the author obtained during teaching, enthused him in shaping this book into a valuable present to the scholars pursuing engineering.This book amply covers the updated syllabus of Professional Ethics by Anna University. Besides the basic human values, Codes of ethics of major Indian professional societies, detailed risk analysis with illustrative examples are included. Further, twenty four crisp case studies covering a wide spectrum of topics in Professional Ethics, short-answer questions, long-answer questions with hints have been appended to sustain the interest of the engineering students. Besides the prescribed syllabus, ethics-related topics such as Social Acceptability SA 8000, Safety System OHSAS 18001 and Engineer-Manager interactions have also been explained. The student community as well as the teaching fraternity is certain to enjoy using this book, not only from the teaching-learning point of view, but also for their professional career and advancement.

Engineering Ethics

Engineering Ethics
Author: William Richard Bowen
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2008-11-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1848822243

Around the turn of the millennium, a young woman with outstanding academic achievements in science and mathematics applied to study engineering at a Eu- pean university. She had chosen to study engineering particularly because of the opportunities she expected it would give her to make a contribution to the well- ing of others. It happened that the university engineering department to which she applied had just been involved in the design of a vehicle for a world speed record attempt. When the young woman visited the university for interview this “triumph of technology” was presented as being a quintessential example of good engine- ing. However, though it was clear to her that the vehicle was technically ing- ious, she also recognised that it was of no practical use. She concluded that she had misunderstood the nature of engineering, and still wishing to help others she changed her plans and studied medicine, at which she assuredly excelled. This young woman’s change of career was undoubtedly a specific loss for en- neering. Additionally, it had a broader, tragic dimension; for her understanding of the purpose of engineering was more mature than that of the academics she - countered. Moreover, their imbalanced prioritisation of technical ingenuity over helping people is not uncommon within parts of the profession.

Engineering, Business & Professional Ethics

Engineering, Business & Professional Ethics
Author: Simon Robinson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2007-02-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1136405984

Engineering, as a profession and business, is at the sharp end of the ethical practice. Far from being a bolt on extra to the ‘real work’ of the engineer it is at the heart of how he or she relates to the many different stakeholders in the engineering project. Engineering, Business and Professional Ethics highlights the ethical dimension of engineering and shows how values and responsibility relate to everyday practice. Looking at the underlying value systems that inform practical thinking the book offers a framework for ethical decision-making. Covering global corporate responsibility to the increasing concern for the environment within the engineering business, the book offers ways in which value conflict can be handled. Integrating practice, value and diversity the book helps to prepare the engineer for the ethical challenges of the 21st century. This book is essential reading for all students on courses accredited by the Engineering Council e.g. Civil, Chemical, Mechanical and Environmental Engineering who need to be aware of ethics. Also of interest to practicing engineers and professionals such as Sustainability Managers and Community Workers involved in engineering projects. The authors have worked together in the area of engineering, professional and business ethics for many years and are all members of the National Centre for Applied Ethics at the University of Leeds.