What every engineer should know about ethics
This compact reference succinctly explains the engineering profession's codes of ethics using case studies drawn from decisions of the National Society of Professional Engineers' (NSPE) Board of Ethical Review, examining ethical challenges in engineering, construction, and project manageme...
| Main Author: | Humphreys, Kenneth King. |
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Marcel Dekker,
[1999]
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| Physical Description: |
viii, 249 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Also available as an electronic book via the World Wide Web to institutions affiliated with netLibrary, Inc. |
| Series: |
What every engineer should know ;
v. 35. |
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| Online Access: |
Publisher description |
| Summary: |
This compact reference succinctly explains the engineering profession's codes of ethics using case studies drawn from decisions of the National Society of Professional Engineers' (NSPE) Board of Ethical Review, examining ethical challenges in engineering, construction, and project management - including study questions to supplement general engineering survey courses and a list of references to aid practicing engineers in exploring topics in depth. |
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| Item Description: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. Also available as an electronic book via the World Wide Web to institutions affiliated with netLibrary, Inc. 1. Problem-Solving in Engineering Ethics / Leonard Ferenz -- 2. Defining Engineering Ethics -- 3. Ethical Technologies in Engineering, Construction, and Project Management / Peter J. Rutland -- 4. Continuing Professional Development in Engineering -- 5. Professional Engineering Licensing and Registration Laws -- 6. "Engineers Creed" and the "Order of the Engineer" -- 7. What Constitutes Professionalism? -- 8. Working Within Your Discipline / Russell C. Lindsay -- 9. Reasonable Safety vs. Foolproof Design / Russell C. Lindsay -- 10. Compensation and Employment Ethics / Russell C. Lindsay -- 11. Ethics in Forensic (Legal) Consulting / Russell C. Lindsay -- 12. Whistleblowing -- 13. International Ethics. This compact reference succinctly explains the engineering profession's codes of ethics using case studies drawn from decisions of the National Society of Professional Engineers' (NSPE) Board of Ethical Review, examining ethical challenges in engineering, construction, and project management - including study questions to supplement general engineering survey courses and a list of references to aid practicing engineers in exploring topics in depth. |
| Physical Description: |
viii, 249 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Also available as an electronic book via the World Wide Web to institutions affiliated with netLibrary, Inc. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
0585157782 9780585157788 0824782089 9780824782085 |