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ACM/IEEE
SWEngineering Code of
Ethics and Professional
Practice
Page 625 and 633 in Text
Preamble
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SW engineers participate in the analysis,
specification, design, development,
maintenance, and testing of software systems
B/C of this SW Engineers have significant
opportunities to do good or cause harm, to
enable others to do good or cause harm, or to
influence others to do good or cause harm
Preamble (2)
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SW Engineers shall adhere to the following
Code of Ethics and Professional Practice
Code contains 8 principles
Each principle contains several clauses
The list of principles and clauses is not
exhaustive
The clauses should not be viewed as separating
the acceptable from the unacceptable for all
situations
Preamble (3)
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The code is not a simple ethical algorithm that
generates ethical decisions
In certain situations standards may be in
tension w/ each other or w/ standards from
other sources
These situations require the SW Engineer to
use ethical judgement to act in a manner which
is most consistent w/ the spirit of the Code of
Ethics and Professional Practice
Overview of Principles
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The 8 Principles are based on relationships of
the SW Engineer
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1) Public
2) Client and Employer
3) Product
4) Judgment
5) Management
6) Profession
7) Colleagues
8) Self
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Introducing the Principles
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Principle 1: Public
SW Engineers shall act consistently w/ the
public interest. In particular, SW Engineers
shall, as appropriate
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now consider the 8 clauses to this principle
in particular, note 1.03 ( See page 636)
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What have we discussed this semester related to clause
1.03?
Principle 2: Client and Employer
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SW Engineers shall act in a manner that is in
the best interests of their client and employer,
consistent w/ the public interest. In particular
SW Engineers shall, as appropriate:
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Which clauses relate to ethical scenarios we have
discussed this semester? ( See page 636)
How do the clauses relate to our previous
discussions and decisions?
Principle 3: Product
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SW Engineers shall ensure that their
products and related modifications meet the
highest professional standards possible. In
particular, SW Engineers shall, as
appropriate.
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Which clauses relate to ethical scenarios we have
discussed this semester?
How do the clauses relate to our previous discussions and
decisions?
Which of these 15 clauses are you most likely not to
follow? Why?
Which of these clauses do you think you will encounter
frequently? Why?
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Principle 4: Judgment
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SW Engineers shall maintain integrity and
independence in their professional judgment.
In particular, SW Engineers shall, as
appropriate
Create an ethical scenario based on 4.03 with
multiple choice options
Principle 5: Management
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SW Engineering managers and leaders shall
subscribe to and promote an ethical approach
to the management of software development
and maintenance. In particular, those
managing or leading sw engineers shall, as
appropriate
Define an ethical scenario based on clause
5.06
Principle 6: Profession
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SW Engineers shall advance the integrity and
reputation of the profession consistent w/ the
public interest. In particular, SW Engineers
shall, as appropriate
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Comment on clause 6.08 and clause 6.09 ( See
page 638)
Principle 7: Colleagues
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SW Engineers shall be fair to and supportive
of their colleagues. In particular, SW
Engineers shall, as appropriate
Comments?
Principle 8: Self
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SW Engineers shall participate in lifelong
learning regarding the practice of their
profession and shall promote an ethical
approach to the practice of the profession. In
particular, SW Engineers shall continually
endeavor to:
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