Ethics (week 7)

Question 1

What are the four parts of the Engineers Australia Code of Ethics?

Answer 1

1. Demonstrate Integrity
2. Practise Competently
3. Exercise Leadership
4. Promote Sustainability

Question 2

What does ‘Demonstrate Integrity’ involve?

Answer 2

1. 1 Act on the basis of a well-informed conscience
2. 2 Be honest and trustworthy
3. 3 Respect the dignity of all persons

Question 3

What does ‘Practise Competently’ involve?

Answer 3

2. 1 Maintain and develop knowledge & skills
3. 2 Represent areas of competence objectively
4. 3 Act on the basis of adequate knowledge

Question 4

What does ‘Promote Sustainability’ involve?

Answer 4

4. 1 Engage responsibility with the community and other stakeholders
5. 2 Practise engineering to foster the health, safety and wellbeing of the community and the environment
6. 3 Balance the needs of the present with the needs of the future generations

Question 5

What does ‘Exercise Leadership’ involve?

Answer 5

3. 1 Uphold the reputation and trustworthiness of the practice of engineering
4. 2 Support and encourage diversity
5. 3 Communicate honestly and effectively, taking into account the reliance of others on engineering