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ASME vs. Hydrolevel Corp

Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A summary of a conflict of interest case involving the professional society ASME and its decisions regarding boiler control equipment made by the Hydrolevel Corp....
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/ASME.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-08-12 12:49

Application of Code of Ethics to Non-U.S. Engineers

Authors: National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center ; National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: An engineer and member of international NSPE wonders whether he should engage in a practice which is legally acceptable in his country but against the code of ethics of NSPE. Includes references to the NSPE Code of Ethics, and a lin...
Year: 2006
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14326.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-19 10:02

Maintaining Professional Standards: Writing a Letter of Recommendation

Authors: National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center ; National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: The Board of Ethical Review (BER) discusses the nature of the obligation to write letters of recommendation and the value of professional-society membership in one engineer's respect for another. Includes references to the NSPE Code...
Year: 2006
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14323.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-19 09:43

Advertising: Calendars and Pencils

Authors: National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center ; National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center ; National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Two examples of advertising or gifts to potential and current clients are judged under the Code of Ethics. Includes references to the NSPE Code of Ethics, and a link to the original case brought before NSPE's Board of Ethical Review...
Year: 2006
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14320.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-19 09:11

Advise or Not Advise

Authors: Rabins, Michael J. ; Pritchard, Michael S. ; Harris, Charles E.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: When engineer Gregory Green is hired by an attorney to investigate the cause of a workplace accident that befell the attorney's client, Gregory is not invited to testify as an expert witness. Gregory is sure that they would win the ...
Year: 2000
URL: http://wadsworth.com/philosophy_d/templates/student_resources/0534605796_harris/cases/Cases/case57.htm

Biblio - KBL781 - 2011-02-22 15:02

Use of Slogans in Political Campaigns and Advertisements

Authors: National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review ; National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Questions arise concerning whether certain slogans are deceptive and misleading or cause dishonor to the engineering profession. Includes references to the NSPE Code of Ethics, and a link to the original case brought before NSPE's B...
Year: 2006
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14308.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-16 15:53

Code Enforcement

Authors: National Society for Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review ; National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: An engineer is in the position of having to trade one safety concern for another. Includes references to NSPE Code of Ethics, and a link to the original case brought before NSPE's Board of Ethical Review. ...
Year: 1998
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14279.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-16 09:12

Public Criticism of Safety

Authors: National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center ; National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A case in which an engineer agrees to take a job for the local newspaper, which misrepresents the engineer's professional opinion. Includes references to the NSPE Code of Ethics, and a link to the original case brought before NSPE's...
Year: 2006
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14315.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-16 16:26

Conflict of Interest in a Feasibility Study

Authors: National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center ; National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center ; National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: An engineer is in a position to decide the outcome of a feasibility study to her personal advantage. Includes references to the NSPE Code of Ethics, and a link to the original case brought before NSPE's Board of Ethical Review....
Year: 2006
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14297.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-16 15:05

Furnishing Limited Advice

Authors: National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center ; National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review ; National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Is it ethical for an engineer to work for a local government agency and for a consulting firm that deals with this agency? Includes references to the NSPE Code of Ethics, and a link to the original case brought before NSPE's Board o...
Year: 2006
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14296.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-16 15:01

Engineering Student Serving as Consultant to University

Authors: National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center ; National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center ; National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A graduate student holds consulting jobs for the university in which he is enrolled. Does this situation create a conflict of interest? Includes references to the NSPE Code of Ethics, and a link to the original case brought before N...
Year: 2006
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14295.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-16 14:57

Use of a CD-ROM for Highway Design

Authors: National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center ; National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review ; National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A chemical engineer thinks about offering services in facilities design and construction, which he would perform with the help of a computer program. Includes references to the NSPE Code of Ethics, and a link to the original case br...
Year: 1996
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14280.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-16 12:56

Engineer's Disclosure of Potential Conflict of Interest

Authors: National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center ; National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: An engineer discloses a potential conflict between his interests and those of his client. Includes references to the NSPE Code of Ethics, and a link to the original case brought before NSPE's Board of Ethical Review....
Year: 2006
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14299.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-16 15:13

Knowledge of Damaging Information

Authors: National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review ; National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center ; National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: An engineer has a conflict between honoring an agreement with a former employer and reporting a hazard to protect the public interest. Includes references to the NSPE Code of Ethics, and a link to the original case brought before NS...
Year: 2006
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14292.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-16 14:43

Whistleblowing City Engineer

Authors: National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center ; National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center ; National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: An engineer privately informs other city officials of an environmental threat, a problem her supervisor has ordered her not to disclose. Includes references to the NSPE Code of Ethics, and a link to the original case brought before ...
Year: 1988
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14286.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-16 13:56

Comments by One Engineer Concerning Another

Authors: National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center ; National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: An engineer is not happy with the recommendation she receives from the Secretary of the Professional Engineer's society of another state. Questions arise as to who, if anyone, should be told of her dissatisfaction. Includes referenc...
Year: 2006
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14311.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-16 16:04

Changes in Statement of Qualifications for a Public Project

Authors: National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review ; National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: This case describes possible methods of making amends for a firm's deficit in a particular area of expertise that a client needs to complete his project. Includes references to the NSPE Code of Ethics, and a link to the original cas...
Year: 2006
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14290.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-19 09:21

Promotional Letter Emphasizing Negative Attributes of Other Firms

Authors: National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center ; National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: This case raises questions about what information is appropriate to include in a promotional letter. Includes references to the NSPE Code of Ethics, and a link to the original case brought before NSPE's Board of Ethical Review....
Year: 2006
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14325.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-19 09:57

Engineer's Dispute with Client over Design

Authors: National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center ; National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review ; National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A client believes an engineer's designs are too costly, but the engineer fears that anything less may endanger the public. Includes references to the NSPE Code of Ethics, and a link to the original case brought before NSPE's Board o...
Year: 1984
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14288.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-16 14:06

Services on Same Project

Authors: National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review ; National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A city engineer selects an engineering firm for a city project assignment based on its technical proposals. However, other firms view the selection of the firm as biased. Includes references to the NSPE Code of Ethics, and a link to...
Year: 2006
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14301.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-16 15:21

Withdrawl of an Office of Employment

Authors: National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review ; National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A firm agrees to hire a recent graduate, then rescinds the offer several days after the student has informed other firms that he is no longer available for hire. Includes references to the NSPE Code of Ethics, and a link to the orig...
Year: 2006
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14314.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-16 16:22

Joint Authorship of a Paper

Authors: National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review ; National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: This case addresses issues of fair authorship credit in research practice. Includes references to the NSPE Code of Ethics, and a link to the original case brought before NSPE's Board of Ethical Review....
Year: 2006
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14328.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-19 10:37

Data Selection, Legitimate of Ilegitimate?

Authors: National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center ; National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A graduate student intentionally omits some of his research data. Includes references to the NSPE Code of Ethics, and a link to the original case brought before NSPE's Board of Ethical Review....
Year: 2006
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14329.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-19 10:47

Improper Credit Given for Research Data

Authors: National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center ; National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: This case raises the question of how best to remedy an honest mistake in crediting the proper source of research information. Includes references to the NSPE Code of Ethics, and a link to the original case brought before NSPE's Boar...
Year: 2006
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14331.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-19 10:42

Raising an Issue of Participation in a Professional Society

Authors: National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review ; National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: An engineer actively participates in professional and technical societies. This participation accords with the policy of the engineer's employer, but the engineer's immediate supervisor tries to block or prevent some of these activi...
Year: 2006
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14317.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-19 08:53