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There were also questions about the operating system. Apparently, at the time of Paradyne’s bid, the PIOS system was under development as well and hadn’t been tested on a prototype of the proposed system. Even a functioning hardware system will not operate correctly without the correct operating system. No software has ever worked correctly the […]

Competitive Bidding and the Paradyne Case Although competitive bidding is a well-established practice in purchasing, it can lead to many ethical problems associated with deception on the part of the vendor or with unfairness on the part of the buyer in choosing a vendor. The idea behind competitive bidding is that the buyer can get

Other problems with the concrete also surfaced. Some of the concrete used in the runways contained clay balls up to 10 inches in diameter. While not uncommon in concrete batching, the presence of this clay can lead to runways that are signifi – cantly weaker than planned. Questions about the short cement content in 3Bs

Runway Concrete at the Denver International Airport In the early 1990s, the city of Denver, Colorado, embarked on one of the largest public works projects in history: the construction of a new airport to replace the aging Stapleton International Airport. The new Denver International Airport (DIA) would be the fi rst new airport constructed in

What did Intel learn from this experience? The early designs for new chips con- tinue to have fl aws, and sometimes these fl aws are not detected until the product is already in use by consumers. However, Intel’s approach to these problems has changed. It now seems to feel that problems need to be fi

Can Codes and Professional Societies Protect Employees? One important area where professional societies can and should function is as pro- tectors of the rights of employees who are being pressured by their employer to do something unethical or who are accusing their employers or the government of unethical conduct. The codes of the professional societies

How can this conflict be resolved? In clause I.4, the NSPE code indicates that engineers have a duty to their employers, which implies that the engineer should go ahead with the unsafe design favored by his employer. However, clause I.1 and the preamble make it clear that the safety of the public is also an

What does the NSPE code tell us about this situation? There are some specifi cs of these two codes that are worth noting here. The IEEE code doesn’t mention a duty to one’s employer. However, the IEEE code does explicitly mention a duty to protect the environment. The NSPE code has a preamble that succinctly

How does a code of ethics achieve these goals? First, a code of ethics helps create an environment within a profession where ethical behavior is the norm. It also serves as a guide or reminder of how to act in specifi c situations. A code of ethics can also be used to bolster an individual’s

What Is a Code of Ethics? Primarily, a code of ethics provides a framework for ethical judgment for a profes- sional. The key word here is “framework.” No code can be totally comprehensive and cover all possible ethical situations that a professional engineer is likely to encounter. Rather, codes serve as a starting point for