Employment Protocol - The Fourth Fundamental Canon of the NSPE Code of Ethics

The fourth fundamental canon of the Code of Ethics published by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) states, "Engineers shall act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees." Engineers typically learn business management on-the-job after they have graduated, and there are common skills that one understands from the beginning (don't steal, don't lie), but what about issues such as accepting side jobs, volunteering for committees, or public interactions that may have a bearing on an employer or client's reputation? These issues, and more, will be explored by examining case studies and offering practical applications.

 

 

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1. Understand how employment ethics can be managed with relation to the health, safety, and welfare of the public at large.

2. Examine potential conflicts of interest for public service employees that may affect public safety.

3. Identify protocols for volunteer work and committee membership that benefit the welfare of both employer and the public.

4. Explore ethical dilemmas related to disclosing confidential information in both public and private employment settings with regard to public safety.