while at uni we were forced to take numerous 'engineering and society' subjects. one of the main points i remember from those teachings that as engineers we have a obligation to act ethically and socially responsible. not only that, but if we knew that the company we worked for was acting socially irresponsible then we as engineers had a responsibility to take a stand against it. as a last resort we should alert the appropriate authorities things dont improve. we were also told that if this last resort was taken, then we would be supported financially and legally by the institute of engineers (in australia).
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while at uni we were forced to take numerous 'engineering and society' subjects. one of the main points i remember from those teachings that as engineers we have a obligation to act ethically and socially responsible. not only that, but if we knew that the company we worked for was acting socially irresponsible then we as engineers had a responsibility to take a stand against it. as a last resort we should alert the appropriate authorities things dont improve. we were also told that if this last resort was taken, then we would be supported financially and legally by the institute of engineers (in australia).