EngineeringProfessionalismCommitteeEthicsSub-Commit.ppt

Society of Petroleum Engineers Engineering Professionalism Committee Ethics Sub-Committee 2006 Why Ethics and Engineering The engineer as a professional is dedicated to improving competence, service, fairness, and the exercise of well-founded judgment in the ethical practice of engineering for all who use engineering services with fundamental concern for protecting the environment and safeguarding the health, safety and well-being of the public in the pursuit of this practice. This presentation brought to you by:Ethics Sub-Committee Members How to Use the Material:For Self-Study Read the first 11 slides of this presentation Display the first relevant “Realistic Situation” question Think about: What your action(s) would have been before reading the first 11 slides What your action(s) would be after reading the first 11 slides How you would explain your action(s) Review the answer slide in yellow font Continue through all 20 question and answer slides Document date and location of review for future reference Why should I study ethics? Adaptation for current business environment on corporate governance. Increased governmental legislation on industry. Fulfillment of chartering, registration, or certification requirements on Ethics training. Provide vehicle for required training for SPE members. Better alignment with other professions (Attorneys, Accountants, Physicians) where public interest is involved. Other engineering organizations have ethics education for membership Provide resource for SPE membership on ethics training and guidelines. Provide suggested methods, materials and communications dealing with ethics: Section Speakers University Training Web-based Training Distinguished Lecturer Audio-Visual Material for Training/Discussion Newsletter Articles for SPE Sections Article(s) for JPT Case Studies Outsider Education Ethics Decision Framework Ethics can be complex, without a clear answer. The Decision Framework developed by the Ethics Sub-Committee