2.1. Key Tenets

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define professional ethics.

   Hint

   Think about the moral guidelines in a work environment.

2. 2.

   What does sustainability mean in a professional context?

   Hint

   Relate it to environmental care.

3. 3.

   What is the primary focus of professional ethics?

   • Personal gain
   • Community welfare
   • Profit maximization

   Hint

   Think about the role of a professional in society.

4. 4.

   True or False: Integrity is only relevant to personal conduct and not in professional settings.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the relationship between integrity and trust.

5. 5.

   Imagine you are an engineer faced with an unethical request from a superior. What steps would you take to address the situation while adhering to professional ethics?

   Hint

   Think of ways to escalate the situation while maintaining ethical standards.

6. 6.

   Reflect on a real-world situation where negligence in engineering led to severe environmental consequences. Analyze the ethical implications of that negligence.

   Hint

   Consider how engineering decisions impact broader environmental outcomes.