3.3. Professional Responsibility

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define ethics in one sentence.

   Hint

   Think about right versus wrong.

2. 2.

   What does a code of ethics establish?

   Hint

   Consider what rules professionals must follow.

3. 3.

   What are professional ethics?

   • A. Guidelines for personal conduct
   • B. Standards of behavior in a profession
   • C. Legal requirements only

   Hint

   Think about how these ethics differ from personal ethics.

4. 4.

   True or False: Professional ethics are optional for individuals in a profession.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the implications of violating ethics in a profession.

5. 5.

   Propose a comprehensive plan for a small engineering firm that lacks a formal ethics policy.

   Hint

   Consider steps that address both preventive strategies and corrective actions.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the effects of failing to report workplace misconduct on a corporate culture.

   Hint

   Think about the impact on employee morale and public perception.