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ENGINEERING, BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
Engineering, Business & Professional Ethics
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By
Simon Robinson, School of Applied Global Ethics, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK
Ross Dixon, School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds, UK
Christopher Preece, School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds, UK
Krisen Moodley, University of Leeds, UK

Description
Engineering, as a profession and business, is at the sharp end of the ethical practice. Far from being a bolt on extra to the ?real work' of the engineer it is at the heart of how he or she relates to the many different stakeholders in the engineering project. Engineering, Business and Professional Ethics highlights the ethical dimension of engineering and shows how values and responsibility relate to everyday practice. Looking at the underlying value systems that inform practical thinking the book offers a framework for ethical decision-making. Covering global corporate responsibility to the increasing concern for the environment within the engineering business, the book offers ways in which value conflict can be handled. Integrating practice, value and diversity the book helps to prepare the engineer for the ethical challenges of the 21st century. This book is essential reading for all students on courses accredited by the Engineering Council e.g. Civil, Chemical, Mechanical and Environmental Engineering who need to be aware of ethics. Also of interest to practicing engineers and professionals such as Sustainability Managers and Community Workers involved in engineering projects. The authors have worked together in the area of engineering, professional and business ethics for many years and are all members of the National Centre for Applied Ethics at the University of Leeds.

Audience
Students in engineering departments; practicing engineers; other professionals involved in engineering projects

Contents
Why be ethical, or whose responsibility is it anyway?; The Foundation of Ethics; The Practice of Ethics; Ethical Codes; Business Ethics I; Business Ethics II; Environmental Ethics and Sustainability; Global Ethics; Conclusions

Bibliographic details
Paperback, 256 pages, publication date: JAN-2007
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-6741-8
ISBN-10: 0-7506-6741-9
Imprint: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN

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