4.5. State-of-the-art

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define professional ethics and provide an example.

   Hint

   Think about the codes established by engineering institutions.

2. 2.

   What is a conflict of interest?

   Hint

   Consider situations where a person may favor one option due to personal gain.

3. 3.

   What do ethics primarily guide?

   • Behavior
   • Finance
   • Engineering

   Hint

   Consider the overall influence of ethics in various spheres.

4. 4.

   True or False: Professional ethics have no significant impact on public trust.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the importance of integrity in the workplace.

5. 5.

   Discuss the potential consequences of neglecting ethical standards in engineering and business.

   Hint

   Consider the safety and societal impacts.

6. 6.

   Analyze a case where whistleblowing changed an organization’s ethical practices. What were the results?

   Hint

   Think about real-world situations, like the exposure of industry fraud.