Engineers Solve Problems

Activity 7 - Student Worksheet #1

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1. In your own words, define ethics.
   
2. Give an example of making decisions ethically.
   
3. Why should engineers have a code of ethics?
   
4. Why should you have a code of ethics?

GUIDES TO HELP IN ETHICAL DECISION MAKING

1. The "golden rule":  "Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them."
   To paraphrase, you have heard it said, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
   
2. The Rotary Club's four-way test:  Is it truth?  Is if fair to all concerned?  Will it build good will and better friendships?  Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
   
3. The Ethics Check Questions from "The Power of Ethical Management": Is it legal?  Is it balanced?  How will it make me feel about myself?

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