12/9/2015

Code of Ethics: Rationalization Why are the following WRONG?

65th IECEP AGM
The doctor purposely changed the DNA result of
a patient.
Dec. 9, 2015
Lawyers sell the case to the other party.
SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia
Engineers rig the bidding results.

Auditors concocting the books.

Ann E. Dulay, PECE

Assistant Professor
Professionals are expected to be professional!
De La Salle University

They must have high ethical standards!

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Professional Professional Duty

A person whose competence can usually be

measured against an established set of standards.

Person who has achieved an acclaimed level of
Legal and moral duty of
proficiency in a calling. a professional to apply his or

A person engaged in, or worthy of the high
standards of a profession
her knowledge in ways

A person who has a professional duty to all that benefit his or her client, and the
concerned
wider society, without causing
any injury to either
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If all Professionals know their duty, why create

Professional Duty a Code of Ethics?
Give the utmost
Moral dilemmas happen
care to patients Ensures the design
Course of actions may be subject to interpretation,
is within standard customs, traditions, and other biases

Code of ethics set moral guidelines where legal
guideline ends
 Do his best to
defend his clients

Report
truthfully the
financial
Teach well
standing of the
company

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Ethics Engineering Ethics

The discipline or study of moral issues arising in and

Standards of right and wrong surrounding engineering
That prescribe what humans
It will involve our relations with the
ought to do
Usually in terms of
Rights
Obligations STATE
Benefits to society CLIENT,
Fairness or LABOR,
Specific virtues. EMPLOYER FELLOW
PUBLIC ENGINEERS
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PROFESSION
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Engineers approach in decision making Morality

Preservation of the rights of

individuals as the primary
good refers to the concept of human
action which pertains to matters
of right and wrong

Maximizing human well-
being as the primary good
In some cases, ETHICS and MORALITY are interchangeable.
In other cases, you may need to go against your morals to
do the right thing (the ethical thing to do).

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Morality Three types of moral actions:

Moral > if they reflect a persons values and those of

Used within three contexts: society

Immoral > if they go against a persons values or those
of society

Amoral > if they do not reflect choices based on values
or social norms

individual moral values or codes of conduct

conscience judgments

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The Ethical or Moral Dilemma How to be ethical in our actions

Situations where two or more

moral obligations, duties, or
rights are in conflict
Often, not just a choice
between right and wrong or
good and evil
Greater of goods
Lesser of evils
Know all the facts
Have a wide perspective
Dont look at the trees, look at the whole forest
Determine the pros and cons of each possible action
Rationalize
Be Proactive

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Foreword of the Code of Ethics Foreword of the Code of Ethics

Foundation of ethics
INTEGRITY is the keystone of professional

- Honesty conduct.
- Justice
- Courtesy
INTEGRITY is the firm adherence to a code of
moral values : Incorruptibility.

Dynamic principles guiding ones conduct and way

of life.

A man with INTEGRITY is said to be a man of
unquestionable character.

A man with INTEGRITY is a principled man.

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Common Moral Issues that the Code of Ethics
resolve

Since it was not mentioned in the contract, I can
disclose this information
In our relation with the Labor, Client, Employer,
we are expected to
He shall act faithfully and confidentially treat all matters
concerning his transactions with his clients

This work is substandard, but I why would I care, I am not
involved in the project
Relations with the Public
ECE shall guard against conditions that are threatening
wherein he is responsible; if he isnt responsible,
promptly call the attention of those responsible for the
conditions to be corrected
Common Moral Issues that the Code of Ethics
resolve

I am objective in my decision, so this gift will not affect
my decision
Relations with clients, Labor, Employer
He shall not accept any commissions or allowances,
directly or indirectly from contractors, suppliers and all
other parties dealing with his clients and/or employers in
connection with the work for which he is responsible.

during EDSA revolution, ECEs at Channel 4 were instructed to
shut down the broadcast. But they did not heed the advice,
since it is the State they are in allegiance to not the sitting
President
Relations with the State
He shall offer his technology, skill, ability and experience to the
services of the State, even if it will involve personal sacrifices.

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Common Moral Issues that the Code of Ethics
resolve

Why is PRC requiring this CPD points?
RA 9292
All registered Professional Electronics Engineers, Electronics
Engineers, and Electronics Technicians, shall comply with
pertinent rules and regulations already prescribed by and/or as
may be prescribed and promulgated by the Commission and/or
the Board, the Accredited Professional Organization and
other government agencies, pursuant to this Act and other
relevant laws, international treaties, agreements and/or
covenants to which the Philippines is a signatory and has ratified,
with respect to continuing professional education and/or
development and/or other similar/related programs.
Relations with the State
He shall extend assistance, guidance and training to all
subordinates under his jurisdiction in order to increase their skill
and ability, knowledge, and experience for the purpose of
eventually increasing their responsibilities.
Common Moral Issues that the Code of Ethics
resolve

The fees of that PECE is really high, that is
exorbitant, allow me to sign that
Relations with fellow Engineers
He shall not compete, by underbidding, through reduction
in his normal fees on the basis of charges for work, after
having been informed of the charges submitted by
another engineer.

Air your grievance through the Bayanihan Forum
He shall individually or collectively with others in the
profession protect the profession from misunderstanding
and/or misrepresentations.

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Other common issues resolved in the code

He will exercise due restraint in criticizing another

engineers work in public, recognizing the fact that the
engineering societies and the engineering press provide
the proper forum for technical discussion and criticism.

He shall not directly or indirectly injure the
professional reputation, prospects, advancement
and/or practice of other engineers. However, if he
has proof or personal knowledge that an engineer
has been unethical and/or illegal in his practices, he
shall inform in writing the proper authorities for
appropriate action.

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