Michelle Jean G.

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Engineering Ethics
July 27, 2015

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Code of Ethics

We, the members of the IEEE, in recognition of the importance of our technologies in affecting the quality of
life throughout the world, and in accepting a personal obligation to our profession, its members and the
communities we serve, do hereby commit ourselves to the highest ethical and professional conduct and agree:
1.

to accept responsibility in making decisions consistent with the safety, health, and welfare of the public,
and to disclose promptly factors that might endanger the public or the environment;
2.
to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest whenever possible, and to disclose them to affected parties
when they do exist;
3.
to be honest and realistic in stating claims or estimates based on available data;
4.
to reject bribery in all its forms;
5.
to improve the understanding of technology; its appropriate application, and potential consequences;
6.
to maintain and improve our technical competence and to undertake technological tasks for others only
if qualified by training or experience, or after full disclosure of pertinent limitations;
7.
to seek, accept, and offer honest criticism of technical work, to acknowledge and correct errors, and to
credit properly the contributions of others;
8.
to treat fairly all persons and to not engage in acts of discrimination based on race, religion, gender,
disability, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression;
9.
to avoid injuring others, their property, reputation, or employment by false or malicious action;
10. to assist colleagues and co-workers in their professional development and to support them in following
this code of ethics.
Changes to the IEEE Code of Ethics will be made only after the following conditions are met:

Proposed changes shall have been published in THE INSTITUTE at least three (3) months in advance of
final consideration by the Board of Directors, with a request for comment, and
All IEEE Major Boards shall have the opportunity to discuss proposed changes prior to final action by
the Board of Directors, and
An affirmative vote of two-thirds of the votes of the members of the Board of Directors present at the
time of the vote, provided a quorum is present, shall be required for changes to be made.

Code of Ethics of the American Library Association

As members of the American Library Association, we recognize the importance of codifying and making known
to the profession and to the general public the ethical principles that guide the work of librarians, other
professionals providing information services, library trustees and library staffs.

Ethical dilemmas occur when values are in conflict. The American Library Association Code of Ethics states the
values to which we are committed, and embodies the ethical responsibilities of the profession in this changing
information environment.

We significantly influence or control the selection, organization, preservation, and dissemination of information.
In a political system grounded in an informed citizenry, we are members of a profession explicitly committed to
intellectual freedom and the freedom of access to information. We have a special obligation to ensure the free
flow of information and ideas to present and future generations.

The principles of this Code are expressed in broad statements to guide ethical decision making. These
statements provide a framework; they cannot and do not dictate conduct to cover particular situations.

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VII.
VIII.

We provide the highest level of service to all library users through appropriate and usefully organized
resources; equitable service policies; equitable access; and accurate, unbiased, and courteous responses
to all requests.
We uphold the principles of intellectual freedom and resist all efforts to censor library resources.
We protect each library user's right to privacy and confidentiality with respect to information sought or
received and resources consulted, borrowed, acquired or transmitted.
We respect intellectual property rights and advocate balance between the interests of information users
and rights holders.
We treat co-workers and other colleagues with respect, fairness, and good faith, and advocate conditions
of employment that safeguard the rights and welfare of all employees of our institutions.
We do not advance private interests at the expense of library users, colleagues, or our employing
institutions.
We distinguish between our personal convictions and professional duties and do not allow our personal
beliefs to interfere with fair representation of the aims of our institutions or the provision of access to
their information resources.
We strive for excellence in the profession by maintaining and enhancing our own knowledge and skills,
by encouraging the professional development of co-workers, and by fostering the aspirations of potential
members of the profession.

Adopted at the 1939 Midwinter Meeting by the ALA Council; amended June 30, 1981; June 28, 1995; and
January 22, 2008.

GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF THE PHILIPPINES

Board of Geology
Code of Ethics for Geologists in the Philippines
Article I - GENERAL PRINCIPLES

Section 1 . The practice of the geology profession requires an unexpired license or certification of registration
issued by the Professional Regulatory Commission of the Republic of the Philippines. The practice of geology
is a noble profession and the privilege of professional practice requires high degree of morality, technical
knowledge and personal responsibility.
Section 2. Honesty, integrity, loyalty, fairness, impartiality, candor and fidelity shall be ingrained in the
practice of every Geologist.
Section 3. The Geologist shall be guided by the highest ethical principles in the discharge of his duties as
affirmed in this Code of Ethics for Geologists.
Article II - RELATION OF GEOLOGIST TO THE COMMUNITY
Section 1. A Geologist shall avoid and discourage sensational, exaggerated and unwarranted statements. When
called upon to give evidence or otherwise to speak on matters of fact, a Geologist shall state only what he/she
knows to be the facts.
Section 2. A Geologist, having or expecting to have any beneficial interest in a property which he/she reports
on, must state in his/her report the existence of such interest or expected interest.
Section 3. A Geologist shall not give a professional opinion or make a report without being as thoroughly
informed as might reasonably be expected, considering the purpose for which the opinion or report is
requested. The degree of completeness of information upon which it is based shall be clearly stated.
Section 4. A Geologist shall not express any professional opinion, which reflects on the ability or integrity of
any person or organization, unless his/her responsibility to the profession and the community requires him to
do so.
Section 5. A Geologist shall not issue any false statement or false information in relation to his/her
professional practice.
Section 6. The public responsibility of the Geologist shall be paramount at all times. He shall maintain due
regard for the welfare, safety and health of the general public in the conduct of his/her work.
Article III - RELATION OF GEOLOGIST TO EMPLOYER AND CLIENT
Section 1. A Geologist shall protect the interest of his/her employer or client, with due regard to public welfare
and his/her professional honor.
Section 2. A Geologist, who finds that his/her obligations to his/her employer are in conflict with his/her
professional obligations or ethics, shall immediately give to his/her employer written notice to terminate
his/her employment, unless the conflict is resolved.
Section 3. A Geologist shall disclose to his/her prospective employer or client the prior existence of any
interest which he/she holds, either directly or indirectly, that has a bearing to his/her employment.
Section 4. A Geologist shall not use, directly or indirectly, any confidential information arising from his/her
services to the employer or client.
Section 5. A Geologist shall not accept, without his/her client's written consent, engagement by another,
whenever the interests of the latter shall in any manner conflict with those of his/her client.

Section 6. A Geologist, who has made an investigation for any employer or client, shall not profit or attempt to
profit from the information gained, unless written permission to do so is granted, or there is no conflict of
interest with his/her employer or client.
Section 7. A Geologist shall not divulge information given to him/her in confidence and shall not seek to profit
therefrom.
Section 8. A Geologist shall advise his/her employer or client to engage the services of other experts and
specialist whenever the latter's interest will be best served by such engagement.
Section 9. A Geologist shall not accept any fee for referring a client or employer to an expert or for
recommending geological services other than his/her own.
Section 10. A Geologist shall faithfully protect the interests of his/her client or employer in the preparation of
contract documents, supervision of work, preparation of plans, reports and specifications, and the like. In the
interpretation of contract documents, he/she shall maintain impartiality between his/her clients or employer
and the contractor.
Section 11. A Geologist shall avoid placing himself/ herself under any obligation to any person or organization
who deals with his/her employer or client. He/She shall not accept any favor from such person or organization.
Article IV - RELATION OF GEOLOGIST TO CO-PROFESSIONALS
Section 1. A Geologist shall not falsely or maliciously injure the reputation or business of another.
Section 2. A Geologist shall give credit for work done by others and shall refrain from plagiarism and shall not
accept credit rightfully due another.
Section 3. A Geologist shall not use the advantage of a former or present status or position to compete unfairly
with another Geologist in private practice, nor use unfairly the advantages of private practice to the detriment
of other Geologists.
Section 4. A Geologist shall endeavor to cooperate with other Geologist and shall encourage the ethical
dissemination of geoscientific information.
Section 5. A Geologist shall not injure directly or indirectly, the reputation, prospects or business of another
Geologist. However, whenever he/she considers a Geologist to be engaged in unethical, illegal or unfair
practice, it is his/her duty to present his/her views and the relevant information to the Board of Geology and
the Professional Regulation Commission.
Section 6. A Geologist, especially if he/she is in a position of authority, shall accord to those under his/her
direction every reasonable opportunity to advance their knowledge and experience.
Section 7. A Geologist shall give proper credit to any associate, subordinate or employer, who has contributed
to the work for which he/she is responsible.