Similar to ethical theories, codes of ethics are typically highly abstract and do not give practicing engineers unequivocal direction on how they should behave in every specific circumstance. A proper …

This document addresses the guiding principles that are globally valuable in ethical decision making and presents a model that professionals can use as they address ethical questions and dilemmas in their …

Understand who has an obligation to do what; and to what extent. Clarify the nature of your judgment. Is it aesthetic, cultural, legal, religious, moral, etc.? Understand and Apply value systems. Kantian …

A multitude of ethical dilemmas exist that challenge us to examine society’s role in solving a problem, advancing or limiting freedom, or providing for or taking away from a person or group.

Ethical decision makers balance immediate needs against long-range consequences. The economic benefits of cutting timber in national forests, for example, must be weighed against the long-term …

The principles of ethical conduct were issued by George H. W. Bush, In Executive Order 12674, as amended by Executive Order 12731. The principles were subsequently issued in the Standards of …

A Framework for Ethical Decision Making Identify the Ethical Issues 1. Could this decision or situation be damaging to someone or to some group, or unevenly beneficial to people? Does this decision involve …