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Micaela Eisman Shaun Raj Overview Introduction Definitions Professional Applications General Professional amp Ethical Standards Whistleblowing Case Study Summary What is ethics The rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class of human actions or a particular group ID: 450283

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Professional and Ethical Responsibility

Micaela Eisman

Shaun RajSlide2

Overview

Introduction

Definitions

Professional Applications

General Professional & Ethical Standards

Whistle-blowing

Case Study

SummarySlide3

What is ethics?

“The rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class of human actions or a particular group, culture, etc.” [1]

‘NUFF SAID!Slide4

How does that relate to a professional environment?

Respecting others’ intellectual property by giving due credit.

Avoiding conflicts of interest.

Rejecting bribery.

Honesty and realism in stating claims and estimates.

Etc.Slide5

General Engineering Professional and Ethical Standards

IEEE:

Seek, accept, and offer honest criticism.

Improve the understanding of technology.

Avoid injuring others, their property, reputation, or employment by false or malicious actions. Slide6

General Engineering Professional and Ethical Standards

ABET:

Ability to apply knowledge of math, science, and engineering.

Design and conduct experiments as well as analyze and interpret data.

Effective communication.Slide7

General Engineering Professional and Ethical Standards

ASEE:

Enhancement of human welfare with application of skills.

Undertake professional responsibilities only in areas of competence.

Treat all people fairly, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, religion, profession, etc. Slide8

Whistle-blowing

One who reveals wrongdoing within an organization to the public or to those in positions of

authority.” [2]Slide9

Examples

2006: Thomas Drake

Executive at NSA, worried about post 9-11 surveillance. Reported to the newspaper – indicted for obstruction of justice and espionage.

1996: Jeffrey Wigand

VP for R&D at Brown and Williamson Tobacco, admitted the company doctored nicotine content to make their product more addictive.

1972: W. Mark Felt

Gave information to bring down Nixon during Watergate. Slide10

Examples in Public MediaSlide11

Ethical Implications?

Should he have blown the whistle?

Should he have placed the welfare of others over his career?

Did the Energy Department manage the concern properly?

Should the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board have gotten involved?Slide12

Case Study – Paradyne Computers

(1980) SSA requested new computers for field offices – gave contract to Paradyne for $115 million for 1800 computers

Provide access to central database for processing claims and issuing new SSN’s

Computers failed initial testing, so the SSA relaxed specifications

After delivery, many malfunctionedSlide13

Case Study – Paradyne Computers

Paradyne proposed selling P8400 computer with P105 OS, which was not built yet

RFP prohibited prototypes

Parts were not tested before integration

Bid was written as though the OS was already in existence

Paradyne demoed a different computer system, not the one they intended to sell to the SSASlide14

Case Study – Paradyne Computers

Results:

Put secure information at risk

Took 2 years to resolve, wasting government resources and time:

Justice Department

Health and Human ServicesSlide15

Case Study – Paradyne Computers

Ethical Issues:

Company lied about the state of the product

Adequate testing was not performed

Should the SSA have relaxed requirements after initial testing?

Should the SSA reopen bids after requirements were relaxed?Slide16

Summary

Introduction

Definitions

Professional Applications

General Professional & Ethical Standards

Whistle-blowing

Case Study

SummarySlide17

Questions?Slide18

Derivation

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Citations

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/ethics

[1]

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/whistle-blowing

[2]

http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jul/06/nation/la-na-adv-nuclear-whistleblower-20110705

http://www.onlineethics.org/Education/instructessays/herkert2.aspxhttp://www.onlineethics.org/Education/instructessays/herkert2.aspx

http://www.ieee.org/about/corporate/governance/p7-8.html

http://www.asee.org/member-resources/resources/Code_of_Ethics.pdf

http://www.ele.uri.edu/courses/ele400/f12/cases.pdf

http://www.troll.me/2011/07/08/philosoraptor/is-it-ethical-to-question-the-ethics-of-your-ethics-professor/

http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2011/05/30/10-whistleblowers-heard-around-the-world/