Professional Ethics & Human Values
How should Expert Engineers function?
They should function as impartial seekers of facts & Communicators of truth but not as hired guns i.e.…
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Professional Ethics & Human Values
What is the work done by Engineers as Experts?
Engineers, in their position as experts, explain the happenings of the past in terms of Causes of accidents,…
September 15, 2021 · JacobProfessional Ethics & Human Values
What are the steps to be taken resolve disputes?
1. Define how risks are to be apportioned and payment of fees to be made 2. Make contractual provisions for…
September 15, 2021 · JacobProfessional Ethics & Human Values
What are the reasons that cause ‘Disputes’? Who is the major loser in any dispute?
• Large projects involve owners, consultants and contractors and many participants at various levels in these three organizations. • Overlapping…
September 15, 2021 · JacobProfessional Ethics & Human Values
How ‘Safety and client needs’ should be addressed by consulting engineers?
Consulting engineers have greater freedom with wider areas of responsible decision making compared to salaried engineers. This creates…
September 15, 2021 · JacobProfessional Ethics & Human Values
When does the ‘contingency fee’ become permissible?
To decide whether ‘contingency fee’ practice may be allowed or not, the potential gains should be weighed against …
September 15, 2021 · JacobProfessional Ethics & Human Values
How does NSPE address the issue of ‘Contingency Fee’?
NSPE has addressed this issue as follows: “An engineer shall not request, propose, or accept a professional commission…
September 15, 2021 · JacobProfessional Ethics & Human Values
What is your understanding of Contingency Fees?
Contingency fee is dependent on some specific conditions beyond normal, satisfactory performance in work. • A client may hire…
September 15, 2021 · JacobProfessional Ethics & Human Values
When consulting engineers reject competitive bidding, what can be the basis of their selection?
Consulting engineers, in the absence of competitive bidding can be selected only based on their reputation and proven…
September 15, 2021 · JacobProfessional Ethics & Human Values
Why was Competitive Bidding prohibited earlier and then why was it approved by courts?
Competitive bidding was prohibited for quite some time due to the following reasons: Consulting jobs, unlike industrial and…
September 15, 2021 · Jacob