{"product_id":"what-every-engineer-should-know-about-ethics-9780824782085","title":"What Every Engineer Should Know about Ethics","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis compact reference succinctly explains the engineering professions codes of ethics using case studies drawn from decisions of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Board of Ethical Review  examining ethical challenges in engineering  construction  and project management. It includes study questions to supplement general engineering survey courses and a list of references to aid practicing engineers in exploring topics in depth. Concentrating primarily on situations engineers encounter on a daily basis and offering pragmatic answers to ethical questions  What Every Engineer Should Know About Ethics discusses recent headline-making disasters such as the Challenger explosion  the Chernobyl nuclear catastrophe  and the Hyatt-Regency Hotel collapse; considers the merits and drawbacks of professional codes of ethics; covers the application of the \"committee approach\" to specific cases; compares and contrasts ethical codes and personal values with alternative approaches to morality; defines professional licensing and registration and enumerates their prerequisites; outlines legal standards for liability; emphasizes the importance of communication  coordination  and documentation; includes a discussion of \"whistleblowing;\" defines the engineers primary ethical responsibility; and more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45651846987829,"sku":"ByrdShop_0824782089","price":207.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780824782085.jpg?v=1781842110","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/what-every-engineer-should-know-about-ethics-9780824782085","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}