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Professional Ethics & Human Values / September 14, 2021

Which standards should guide engineers’ conduct when working in foreign countries?

Alternate 1: ‘When in Rome, do as the Romans do’ Alternate 2. Follow the identical practices which were followed in the home country. Both are unacceptable. A via media should be found based on the context.

Alternate 1: ‘When in Rome, do as the Romans do’

Alternate 2. Follow the identical practices which were followed in the home country.

Both are unacceptable. A via media should be found based on the context.