Which of the following scenarios is the best illustration of possible ethical dilemmas in engineering decision making?Group of answer choicesProfessionals from different disciplines (e.g. engineering, accounting, legal, etc.) work together in an engineering projectExternal contractors build better working relationship with employees by sharing design specifications by other companiesTo finalise a design, use product specifications published by other companies as benchmarkTo minimise the costs, use parts and materials that just meet the design specificationsSchedule a staff to work on a normal workday which is not a workday in his / her own culture

Which of the following examples about ethical dimensions in engineering decision making is not acceptable?Group of answer choicesIn predicting alternative’s outcomes, use pessimistic estimates for one alternative, optimistic ones for othersIn constructing a model, use both long and short horizons to all alternativesIn assembling relevant data, clean and filter the data collectedIn identifying feasible alternatives, involve contractors that are new to the companyIn selecting criteria to determine the best alternative, emphasise safety while the financial situation is questionable

When faced with an ethical dilemma, what should engineers prioritize?Question 33Answera.The interests of their employer above all elseb.Compliance with laws and regulations regardless of consequencesc.The welfare of society and the environmentd.Their personal interests and career advancement

Multiple Choice QuestionWhy are ethical considerations so likely to be involved in project management?Multiple choice question.Project team members want to get their work done as quickly as possible.External suppliers have different cultures than the project manager's organization.Projects leave a lot of room for judgment and interpretation.

Codes of ethics state the engineer's duties to society, to employers, to clients, to colleagues, to subordinates, and to the profession. However, when these duties conflict, which group should take precedence?A.Employers and clientsB.The professionC.Colleagues and subordinatesD.Society (the public)

Which statement best describes the ethical obligation of engineers regarding conflicts of interest?Question 32Answera.Engineers should ignore conflicts to avoid conflicts within the teamb.Engineers should prioritize personal interests over professional responsibilitiesc.Engineers should always disclose potential conflicts to relevant partiesd.Engineers should overlook conflicts to maintain project timelines