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Understanding engineering ethics

Shuriye, Abdi Omar (2011) Understanding engineering ethics. IIUM Engineering Journal, 12 (5). pp. 213-218. ISSN 1511-788X

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Abstract

Engineering ethics aims to enhance engineer’s ability to confront moral issues raised by engineering activities. It covers engineering as social experimentation, the engineer’s responsibility for safety, and the rights of engineers. What constitutes engineering ethics is the underlining question of this research. Hence, the objective of the research is to systematically provide answers to the aforementioned question. The research also studies the scope and the origin of the subject matter. At the same time, the research highlights the significance of the subject from diverse perspectives; including Western and Islamic perspectives.

Item Type: Article (Journal)
Additional Information: 4428/19313
Uncontrolled Keywords: engineering ethics; engineer; akhlaq; values; confidentiality; corruption; conflict of interest; whistle-blowing
Subjects: T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > TA166 Human engineering
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Science
Depositing User: Mrs. Khalida Adibah Mohd. Khalid
Date Deposited: 15 Feb 2012 15:01
Last Modified: 15 Feb 2012 15:08
URI: http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/19313

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