#Ethical issues software#
#Ethical issues professional#

#Ethical issues software#

Point out to the IT manager that the use of pirated software is illegal, the cost of the software would not be very great and considerable damage could be done to the reputation of the firm if they are sued. He says that everyone does this and then ignores you. You become aware that they use (and therefore you must use) pirated software and you have told the IT manager that this is wrong. You have started work at a new firm of consulting engineers. You are a Technician Member of the Institution.

maintain and promote high ethical standards and challenge unethical behaviour 07.

Your colleague should not be accepting cash payments from the contractor outside of the normal payment structure of both companies.ĭ) Do nothing as the sums are small and within the limits of the hospitality register. Report them to your line manager (who might be doing something similar) or in accordance with any internal reporting/hotline procedure.ĭo nothing as the sums are small and within the limits of the hospitality register. Tell them that the contractor will eventually expect some favour from them in return. Tell them that there is a difference between cash and gifts. They are less than the limits in the gifts and hospitality register and they have reported them as gifts. One of your colleagues has been given some regular small cash payments from a contractor.

reject bribery or improper influence 06.

#Ethical issues professional#

avoid deception and take steps to prevent or report corrupt practices or professional misconduct.Is it fair to accept this gift from a supplier? Others may see it as a way to gain preference.Ĭ) Send a picture of it to your other suppliers to demonstrate how you should be treated. Do you:Ĭonfirm your concerns to the Client and recommend structural checksĭo nothing as it is not part of your scope of worksĬarry out calculations to satisfy yourself the unit is safe You are concerned that if the unit topples and falls, seriously injuries could occur. The item has been used in over 300 stores. A particular shop fitting display case is very heavy but the floor is capable of supporting the load. formation of builder’s work holes, a new staircase and floor loading checks on pieces of heavy equipment. Your scope is limited to specific areas of work e.g. You have been appointed to provide structural advice to a tenant fitting out a retail unit. hold paramount the health and safety of others 04.Respect for life, law, the environment and public good Notify the client and recommend remedial action/guidance.ĭo nothing other than advise the client and/or contractor – it’s their problem once notified.Ĭ) Do nothing other than advise the client and/or contractor – it’s their problem once notified.Ģ. Follow this up in writing to the contractor and advise that you will speak to HSE unless action is taken. Do you:Ĭommunicate clearly to the contractor regarding the unsafe practice.

Observing a health and safety problemĪ H&S problem on your site, which you observe, is reported to the contractor who takes no action.

maintain and promote high ethical standards and challenge unethical behaviourĠ3.

identify, evaluate, quantify and mitigate risks.

hold paramount the health and safety of others.

Respect for life, law, the environment and public good.

act in a reliable and trustworthy manner.

Write a Viewpoint on the subject for the Structural Engineer.Ĭannot put safety at risk to save money and this issue should be raised formally with the appropriate authorities not detailed in the Structural Engineer.

Match your competitors since you are continually losing out to them.

Saving money, but risking personal injury. Raise the matter with the sub-contractor who is your client. Raise the matter with the relevant Trade Association. Submit a report to CROSS (Confidential Reporting on Structural Safety). Write a Viewpoint on the subject for the Structural Engineer. Match your competitors since you are continually losing out to them. You believe that the total factor of safety is gradually being eroded and that this will eventually result in problems. Your firm’s various competitors are designing very tightly using every device to save cost. You work for a sub-contractor who provides a designed structural element. Dealing with the consequences of structural failures

hold paramount the health and safety of others.Ģ.

Respect for life, law, the environment and public good. RELATIONSHIP TO ENGINEERING COUNCIL'S STATEMENT OF ETHICAL PRINCIPLESĢ.

This option does not address the imminent risk and consequences of structural failure.

The risk of personal injury is too great to assume that the likelihood of a 50-year wind is fairly remote and do nothing.

The wellbeing of those using and around the building is paramount regardless of the costs involved. What is it like to be a structural engineer? Continuing Professional Development (CPD)