Discussion
Engineering ethical principles are guidelines that define expected rules of engagement for professionals in the dynamic engineering field. Among the common ethical principles are accountability, integrity, safety, and moral authority in executing duties. It is the responsibility of engineers to exercise due diligence and expertise approach in addressing different social concerns. The professionalism approach is meant to avoid ethical dilemmas such as structural failures as a result of human error and inability to make rational decisions.
Most unethical work cultures are characterized by pitiable professionalism, lack of teamwork, irresponsibility, and laxity in executing duties. These traits might transform an individual into a dishonest, disloyal, and irresponsible in his or her line of duty.
The NSPE Code of Ethics defines the guiding principles that should determine professional behavior in service delivery among engineers. These guiding principles are very clear on the need for faithfulness in disclosure of engineering material in the best interest of the agents or trustees. Besides, it is important for engineers to carry themselves with decorum in exercising responsible, honorable, ethical, and legal work culture to ensure that reputation, honor, and usefulness of the engineering profession is upheld.
Reflecting on NSPE Code of Ethics, especially Section 2.3a, Section 3.9a, and Section 3.9b, Engineer A acted in an ethical manner by giving fully acknowledgement of the manufacturer of the specifications that were already provided by the third party, who in this case is the manufacturer. According to NSPE Code of Ethics Section 3.9a, an engineer should acknowledge the source of any material that does not belong to him or her.
In the case of Engineer A, he was very categorical in highlighting the source of the specifications included in the drawings and plans as belonging to the manufacturer. This means that Engineer A acted in an ethical manner by naming the manufacturer who provided the specifications he incorporate in his own drawing and plan. Besides, Engineer A actually informed Client X of the inclusion and source of the specification as aligned in the NSPE Code of Ethics, Section 2.3a. By revealing the specifications as originating from the manufacturer, Engineer A observed Section 2.3a, in terms of being objective and truthful in the report submitted to Client X (National Society of Professional Engineers Section 2.3a).
Thus, ethical values should be observed by engineers as observed in the case of Engineer A and Client X to ensure that reputation and the culture of hard work are maintained, since acknowledging other innovators or source of material in use translates into integrity in service delivery.
Works Cited
National Society of Professional Engineers. Code of Ethics for Engineers. 2010. Web.