An ethical hangover: A young professional's case

Engineering ethics is a misunderstood issue among practitioners. Although most electrical and computer engineers agree that general ethical principles should be followed, too few apply or are even familiar with the IEEE Code of Ethics. It is quite rare that the principles of engineering ethics are o...

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Published in:IEEE potentials 2024-05, Vol.43 (3), p.6-8
Main Authors: Brei, Andrew, Ovaska, Seppo J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavioral sciences
Codes
Companies
Decisions
Engineering profession
Ethics
Interviews
Philosophical considerations
Standards organizations
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Summary:Engineering ethics is a misunderstood issue among practitioners. Although most electrical and computer engineers agree that general ethical principles should be followed, too few apply or are even familiar with the IEEE Code of Ethics. It is quite rare that the principles of engineering ethics are on the table when practitioners are making decisions and taking corresponding actions or giving professional statements. And yet, whenever decisions and actions are made, morality is in play.
ISSN:0278-6648
1558-1772
DOI:10.1109/MPOT.2023.3342431