23.6. How to Promote Definitiveness in Professional Conduct

Try these first

1. 1.

   Why is ethics education important for engineers?

   Hint

   Think about decision-making in technology.

2. 2.

   What is a code of conduct?

   Hint

   Consider it a rulebook for behavior.

3. 3.

   What does mandatory ethics education provide to technical students?

   • A foundation for ethical decision-making
   • Advanced technical skills
   • Networking opportunities

   Hint

   Think about what you'd want to learn for real-world challenges.

4. 4.

   True or False: A code of conduct is optional in any organization.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the consequences of not having guidelines.

5. 5.

   Design a proposal for implementing ethics education in a technical college. Outline key components and expected outcomes.

   Hint

   Consider what topics are essential for future professionals.

6. 6.

   Evaluate an existing organization's code of conduct. Identify strengths and weaknesses, and recommend improvements.

   Hint

   Think about how the code could fail its employees.