Philosophy section

Question 1

engineering projects have an impact on (3)

Answer 1

economy, environment and peoples lives

Question 2

by understanding ethical priciples and maintaining professionalism engineers can ensure 4 things

Answer 2

public safety, foster trust, uphold integrity of the profession (upholding the responsibility of the profession) and overall work is guided by a strong moral compass

Question 3

values that form basis of decision making

Answer 3

Responsibility, respect, fairness, honesty

Question 4

2 types of views of social responsibility

Answer 4

classic and socio-economic

Question 4

Name the 7 ethical analysis practice tests (HR C^2LWP)

Answer 4

harm, reversibility, colleague, legality, publicity, common practice, wise relative

Question 5

who is the focus in the classic view of social responsibility

Answer 5

management prioritizes the stockholders and we want to keep costs as low as possible so also consumers

Question 6

4 faces of responsibility

Answer 6

legal (+y), responsible (-x)

Question 7

to whom is management responsible on the spectrum?

Answer 7

4 stages

Question 8

4 perspectives of SR (LEEP)

Answer 8

economic, legal, ethical, philanthropic

Question 9

comment of the sr journey

Answer 9

obligation, responsiveness, responsibility

Question 10

values-based management style

Answer 10

An approach to managing in which managers establish and
uphold an organization’s shared values. The Bottom Line on Shared Corporate Values An organization’s values are reflected in the decisions and
actions of its employees.

Question 11

Purposes of shared values (MEMS)

Answer 11

• Guiding managerial decisions
• Shaping employee behavior
• Influencing the direction of marketing efforts
• Building team spirit

Question 12

what is an Ethical Dilemma

Answer 12

A situation in which a person must decide whether or not
to do something that, although beneficial to oneself or the
organization, may be considered unethical and perhaps
illegal

Question 13

what are ethics

Answer 13

Principles, values, and beliefs that define what is right and wrong
behaviour.

Question 14

talk about Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development (6)(3)

Question 15

what must managers do to set a good ethical standard to follow?

Answer 15

Being ethical, Telling the truth, Admitting failure, Communicating shared ethical values , Rewarding employees who behave ethically and punish those who do
not, Protecting employees (whistleblowers) who bring to light unethical
behaviors or raise ethical issues

Question 16

How Managers Can Improve Ethical
Behavior in An Organization

Answer 16

1. Hire individuals with high ethical standards.
2. Establish codes of ethics and decision rules.
3. Lead by example.
4. Set realistic job goals and include ethics in performance
   appraisals.
5. Provide ethics training
6. Conduct independent social audits.
7. Provide support for individuals facing ethical dilemmas

Question 17

The Bottom Line on Shared Corporate Values refers to?

Answer 17

An organisation’s values are reflected in the decisions and actions of its employees.