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Professional ethics and the responsible engineer

Conference ·
OSTI ID:7127231

There are five basic ethical principles: truth, honesty, trustworthiness; respect for human life; welfare; and posterity; fair play; openness; and competence. A process has to be established to avoid ethical crises. The NRC procedure for differing professional opinions is outlined. (DLC)

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
OSTI ID:
7127231
Report Number(s):
CONF-870130-1; ON: DE87004281
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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