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
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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/