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ENGINEERING ETHICS
Engineering Ethics
An Industrial perspective
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By
Gail Baura, Vice President, Research & Chief Scientist CardioDynamics Corporation, San Diego, CA, USA

Description
Engineering Ethics is the application of philosophical and moral systems to the proper judgment and behavior by engineers in conducting their work, including the products and systems they design and the consulting services they provide. In light of the work environment that inspired the new Sarbanes/Oxley federal legislation on ?whistle-blowing? protections, a clear understanding of Engineering Ethics is needed like never before. Beginning with a concise overview of various approaches to engineering ethics, the real heart of the book will be some 13 detailed case studies, delving into the history behind each one, the official outcome and the ?real story? behind what happened. Using a consistent format and organization for each one?giving background, historical summary, news media effects, outcome and interpretation--these case histories will be used to clearly illustrate the ethics issues at play and what should or should not have been done by the engineers, scientists and managers involved in each instance.

Audience
Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Environmental, and Biomedical engineering; Undergraduate and graduate engineers in these same disciplines; Managers in industry responsible for product development, product safety and liability issues; In-house legal counsel at major manufacturing companies; Public-sector managers and attorneys responsible for enforcement and prosecution of liability, fraud, and related legal areas having to do with product quality and safety

Contents


Part I: An Ethics Foundation


Chapter 1: A Personal Engineering Ethics Threshold
1.1 A Real World Example 1.2 What Is Engineering Ethics? 1.3 Ethical Theories 1.3.1 Utilitarianism 1.3.2 Duty Ethics 1.3.3 Rights Ethics 1.3.4 Virtue Ethics 1.4 Engineering Ethics Codes 1.4.1 NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers 1.4.2 IEEE Code of Ethics 1.4.3 Code Effectiveness 1.5 Professional Responsibility 1.5.1 Protection of Public Safety 1.5.2 Technical Competence 1.5.3 Timely Communication of Negative & Positive Results to Management 1.6 Ethical Dilemmas 1.6.1 Public Safety & Welfare 1.6.2 Data Integrity & Representation 1.6.3 Trade Secrets & Industrial Espionage 1.6.4 Gift Giving & Bribery 1.6.5 Principle of Informed Consent 1.6.6 Conflict of Interest 1.6.7 Accountability to Clients & Customers 1.6.8 Fair Treatment 1.7 Determining Your Personal Engineering Ethics Threshold for Action 1.7.1What Is Your Personal Threshold? 1.8 References 1.9 Questions for Discussion

Chapter 2: Options for Action When an Engineering Ethics Threshold is Reached
2.1 Departure 2.2 Whistleblowing 2.3 The Employee Conscience 2.3.1 Employee Protection Legislation 2.3.2 Employee Protection Procedures 2.3.3 Employee Protection Examples 2.4 The Observer Conscience 2.4.1 Observer Protection Legislation 2.4.2 Observer Protection Procedures 2.4.3 Observer Protection Examples 2.5 Conclusion 2.6 References 2.7 Questions for Discussion

Part II: National Case Studies


Chapter 3: 1978 - Ford Pinto Explosion
3.1 The Reported Story 3.2 The Back Story 3.3 Applicable Regulations 3.4 An Engineering Perspective 3.5 References 3.6 Questions for Discussion

Chapter 4: 1981 - Kansas City Hyatt Regency Skywalk Collapse
4.1 The Reported Story 4.2 The Back Story 4.3 Applicable Regulations 4.4 An Engineering Perspective 4.5 References 4.6 Questions for Discussion

Chapter 5: 1986 - Challenger Space Shuttle Explosion
5.1 The Reported Story 5.2 The Back Story 5.3 Applicable Regulations 5.4 An Engineering Perspective 5.5 References 5.6 Questions for Discussion

Chapter 6: 1989 - Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
6.1 The Reported Story 6.2 The Back Story 6.3 Applicable Regulations 6.4 An Engineering Perspective 6.5 References 6.6 Questions for Discussion

Chapter 7: 1989 - San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge Earthquake Collapse
7.1 The Reported Story 7.2 The Back Story 7.3 Applicable Regulations 7.4 An Engineering Perspective 7.5 References 7.6 Questions for Discussion

Chapter 8: 1994 - Bjork Shiley Heart Valve Defect
8.1 The Reported Story 8.2 The Back Story 8.3 Applicable Regulations 8.4 An Engineering Perspective 8.5 References 8.6 Questions for Discussion

Chapter 9: 1999 - Y2K Software Conversion
9.1 The Reported Story 9.2 The Back Story 9.3 Applicable Regulations 9.4 An Engineering Perspective 9.5 References 9.6 Questions for Discussion

Chapter 10: 2002 - Bell Laboratories Scientific Fraud
10.1 The Reported Story 10.2 The Back Story 10.3 Applicable Regulations 10.4 A Scientific Perspective 10.5 References 10.6 Questions for Discussion

Chapter 11: 2002 - Ford Explorer Rollover
11.1 The Reported Story 11.2 The Back Story 11.3 Applicable Regulations 11.4 An Engineering Perspective 11.5 References 11.6 Questions for Discussion

Chapter 12: 2003 - Columbia Space Shuttle Explosion
12.1 The Reported Story 12.2 The Back Story 12.3 Applicable Regulations 12.4 An Engineering Perspective 12.5 References 12.6 Questions for Discussion

Chapter 13: 2003 - Guidant Ancure Endograft System
13.1 The Reported Story 13.2 The Back Story 13.3 Applicable Regulations 13.4 An Engineering Perspective 13.5 References 13.6 Questions for Discussion

Chapter 14: 2003 - Northeast Blackout
14.1 The Reported Story 14.2 The Back Story 14.3 Applicable Regulations 14.4 An Engineering Perspective 14.5 References 14.6 Questions for Discussion

Chapter 15: 2004 – Indian Ocean Tsunami
15.1 The Reported Story 15.2 The Back Story 15.3 Applicable Regulations 15.4 An Engineering Perspective 15.5 References 15.6 Questions for Discussion

Part III: Individual Case Studies


Chapter 16: Anonymous Industrial Engineering Ethics Cases
16.1 Case 1: Biomedical Engineer 16.2 Case 2: Mechanical Engineer 16.3 Case 3: Electrical Engineer 16.4 Case 4: Geologic Engineer 16.5 Case 5: Biomedical Engineer 16.6 Case 6: Electrical Engineer 16.7 Case 7: Mechanical Engineer 16.8 Case 8: Biomedical Engineer 16.9 Case 9: Computer Engineer 16.10 Case 10: Electrical Engineer

Bibliographic details
Hardbound, 256 pages, publication date: APR-2006
ISBN-13: 978-0-12-088531-2
ISBN-10: 0-12-088531-X
Imprint: ACADEMIC PRESS

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