Professional ethics profmohandas

Prof K P MohandasDean Academic, M E S College of Engg, Kuttippuramn

1/13/2013 MES College of Engg -National Science Day 2011 1


Professionals have taken up playing the game as their full time work.

They may not be attached to any other specific job except as ambassadors etc

They earn their reward in cash and even the fame they get is encashed by advertisements

Amateurs play for their country or love of sport. More than money social recognition and fame are their objectives


Are they different ? Yes. Profession is an occupation requiring special

education Occupation is the principal activity in your

life that you do to earn money Professionals are are dedicated to a

profession e.g. doctors, engineers, architects etc

How they are different from nonprofessionals


They can practice their profession within the area specified by the registration agency.

This is because they have been trained to practice their profession and have

What is essential is a registration accepting the ‘code of conduct’ as decided by the council of registration or society.


Doctors have to get a registration certificate from Indian Medical Council (IMC)

Lawyers have to register at the time of enrolment as a lawyer.

Architects take the registration of Council of Architects (COA)

Chartered engineers exist though there is no single body for registration of engineers or teachers(?)


After acquiring necessary qualifications from an approved Institution , you fill up some forms and pay a registration fee.

In return, you get a registration number and certificate of registration.

More than this, it is an agreement between the council and the member to act according to a ‘code of conduct’ acceptable to the society.

If you violate the conditions of registration, you will not be allowed to practice the profession



Ethics is the branch of science of morals or social behavior or moral code of conduct.

In our context, it means Manners or code of conduct as decided by social needs

characteristics?`



Be honest and honourable in the deeds Honour and acceptance will be what you

expect in return. What is meant by integrity?

an unreduced or completeness or totality OR moral soundness in the behaviour


A professional is responsible for his actions He should be glad to take up responsibility

irrespective of the outcome He should be accountable to:

the institution to which he / she isattached

to the public at large to himself or his conscience


Respect others if you want others to respect you

Respect others not simply based on their position or power only

More based on their ability and behaviour Respect your elders even if they are lower in

your professional cadre or financially poor


Try to reach higher levels of competence in our efforts

Perfection is the motto Try to become a scholar in things that you

do by learning more and more We should try to acquire knowledge which is

second to none



From a mentor:“Lead, Follow or Get out of the way”

Leaders are not born, they become leaders by constant efforts

Of course, it is easier to follow than lead But try to enjoy being a leader rather than be

a follower At least, don’t be, “neither a leader nor a

follower” If so, be a nuisance to society


the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others

acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity

Imagine a world where people give of themselves simply because they want to. Not out of a sense of debt.not because they want something in return.

"No ulterior motives. No guilt feelings. Just a desire to give for the sake of giving


Now instead of imagining this kind of world, do your part in making it

happen. Volunteer your time to improve your

community. Give back to the world that gives so much to you. And if it happens to make you feel good, that's all right.

“Feeling good is the one ulterior motive that's acceptable.“ - Bill Daniels)


Three C’s

Caring for others

Compassion for others

Communicate your compassion and show that you do care in a suitable way


IEEE Code of Ethics1.In accepting a personal obligation to our

profession, its members and the communities we serve, we do hereby commit ourselves to the highest ethical and professional conduct


2 .to accept responsibility in making decisionsconsistent with the safety, health and welfare of the public, and to disclose promptly factors that might endanger the public or the environment;


3.to avoid real or perceived conflicts of

interest whenever possible, and to disclose

them to affected parties when they do exist;


4.to be honest and realistic in stating

claims or estimates based on available data


5.to reject bribery in all its form;

monitory gifts or other means


Reject Bribery in any form

6. to improve your understanding

of technology, its appropriate

application, and potential

consequences


7. to seek, accept, and offer honest criticismof technical work, to acknowledge and correct errors, and to credit properly the contributions of others;


8.to treat fairly all personsregardless of such factors such as:

Race or Religion, Gender, or Nationality Age or Disability


No discrimination of any sort

9 To avoid injuring others, their

property, reputation, or employment by

false or by malicious action;


10. to assist colleagues and co-

workers in their professional

development and to support

them in following this

code of ethics


To the engineers and architects of tomorrow


Information explosion Things become obsolete in no time Engineering syllabus has to be revised

frequently ,even then there is a : Need for expertise in different disciplines Impossible for one or two individuals Very Large systems, Power systems, space

applications, computer networks. Etc.

31

Exchange of knowledge and experience is required for improvement of system performance.

Interaction at design stage can reduce problems after design and fabrication.

No man can claim to be expert in every thing now

32

Energy efficientTo save energy for the future

Environment or eco-friendlyTo make this planet livable for human beings and other living organisms

Economical If you want to sell your product and make

a profit without risking quality

33


THANK YOU

Documents

Professional ethics profmohandas