23.3.4. Human Values

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are the four key human values discussed?

   Hint

   Remember the acronym FERS.

2. 2.

   Define empathy in your own words.

   Hint

   Think of it as putting yourself in someone else's shoes.

3. 3.

   Which human value emphasizes understanding others' feelings?

   • Leadership
   • Empathy
   • Responsibility

   Hint

   Think about what it means to walk in someone else's shoes.

4. 4.

   True or False: Responsibility ensures accountability for one's actions.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on the importance of being accountable in professional practice.

5. 5.

   Consider a hypothetical project where an engineer must balance client demands with ethical implications for safety. How should they navigate this? Provide a systematic approach.

   Hint

   Think about the steps you would take in such a situation.

6. 6.

   Design an ethics workshop for engineering students that emphasizes human values. What activities would you include and why?

   Hint

   Activities should promote active learning and emphasize the importance of ethics.