Religion 491/492 Section 17

Final Exam

Fall Semester 1997

 

Closed Book/Closed Notes Exam - Time Limit 3 hr. Be sure to write neatly and use good English in your written answers. Do not discuss the contents of this exam with others.

 

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1. (4) List the 4 fundamental principles of the ASCE Code of Ethics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. (7) List the 7 Fundamental Canons of the ASCE Code of Ethics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  2. (8) Given the eight "Shared Values" suggested by Kidder is his book Shared Values for a Troubled World: (i.e. Fairness, Freedom, Love, Respect for Life, Responsibility, Tolerance, Truthfulness, Unity). Order them below in priority fashion where 1= Highest priority and justify why you think this value is more important than the one just immediately below it.

 

Value Why this value more important for you than the value you list just below it.

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  1. (10) The "engineering approach" to resolution of ethical problems presented was:

Step 1: Define the problem or dilemma as much as possible

Step 2: Identify any assumptions that need to be made

Step 3: Identify the fundamental laws, principles, and guiding values that appear to be operating in the dilemma

Step 4: Apply an algorithm for the solution of the dilemma

    1. a. Is it Legal (Does it adhere to federal, state, and local laws)?
    2. b. Is it Professional (Does it adhere to your technical society’s code of ethics)?
    1. Is it Moral (Does it adhere to the commandments of God)?
    2. Eliminate (or at least minimize) conflicts in the above three areas

Step 5: Make your decision

Step 6: Seek for confirmation of the decision

Step 7: Act out the decision, assess the consequences, and seek continued improvement to your solution

 

Given the case study below, describe briefly but completely what your actions would be for Steps 1 through 5 using the "Engineering Approach" on this specific case. Be thoughtful and complete in your responses. Write legibly and use proper English!!

 

Gerald Wahr was not prepared for such a sudden turn of events. He was scheduled to complete his degree in chemical engineering in June. He planned to return to help his parents run the family farm right after graduation. However, in early May his father, Hans Wahr, became seriously ill, and it was evident he would be hospitalized for an extended period of time. Gerald's mother and his older brother could continue to run the farm. But the medical bills would quickly mount. Without an additional source of income, the family would soon begin defaulting on its mortgage payments. The best hope for saving the farm would be for Gerald to find employment as an engineer.

Since Gerald had expected to return to the farm, he already missed many opportunities for job interviews. He would have to work quickly. After an intensive search, only one solid opportunity surfaced. Pro-Growth Pesticides, Inc. would be on campus next week to interview candidates for a supervisory job requiring a degree in chemical engineering.

Gerald certainly seems well qualified for the job. However, there is a hitch. The Wahr farm uses strictly organic methods. Gerald's father had always opposed the use of pesticides on their farm. In fact, he was rather outspoken about this among the farmers in the area. Gerald admired this in his father. As a young child he often proudly announced that he wanted to grow up to be just like his father. Hans Wahr, however, had different ideas about this. A high school dropout, Hans advised young Gerald to further his education. "Without a college degree," he told Gerald, "you'll be as ineffective as I am. You have to fight fire with fire. If you really want to show those pesticide folks a thing or two, you've got to be able to talk their language." So, Gerald decided he would go to college and study chemical engineering.

Gerald's study of chemical engineering did nothing to shake his conviction that organic

farming is best. Quite the contrary. He is now more convinced than ever that the pesticide

industry is not only harming the environment generally, but farm products in particular.

At first Gerald rejects the idea of going for the interview. He thinks of it as a matter of integrity. How could he work for a company that researches, produces, and markets the very products he and his family have so long opposed? However, his friends counsel him otherwise. Here are some of their arguments.

Allen: Look, if you don't go for the job, someone else will. The job won't go away just because you stay away. So, the work's going to be done anyway. Your refusing the job won't change a thing.

Bob: Right! Furthermore, you need to look at this from a utilitarian point of view—the greatest good for the greatest number. If you don't go for the job, someone else who really believes in pesticides will--and that's going to make things even worse! If you take the job and aren't gung ho, that might just slow things down a little.

Don: Besides, you might be able to introduce a few reforms from the inside. That won't kill the pesticide industry, but it might make it a little bit better--certainly better than if some zealous pesticide nut takes the job.

Allen: So, it's pretty clear what to do. All things considered, you ought to go for the job. It's your only real chance to save the farm; and if someone else gets the job, Pro-Growth will cause even more harm. You can't be a purist about these things. It's not a perfect world, you know.

 

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5. (1) Complete the attached evaluation sheet and turn it in separately from your exam- no names on it please. In the table below, score problems 1 through 5 with the score you feel you deserve. Your score should reflect the honest feeling you have about how you value your performance on the particular question. I will provide my score and take the average for what will be used to score the final

 

Prob # Possible Score My Score Professor Score Final Score

 

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  1. 10
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Total 30

 

 

Evaluation of Religion 491/492

 

Evaluate the following aspects of Religion 491/492, Fall Semester 1997 as to how you felt it positively effected your understanding and desire to practice the highest plane of ethical engineering behavior.

1= no effect, shouldn’t be used in this class

4 = Don’t know

7 = very meaningful to me

 

1. Readings from "Christ’s Ideals for Living" 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

2. Visit by Dean Chabries 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

3. Visit by Elder Peterson 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

4. Visit by Lee Wimmer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

5. Visit by Brother Karren 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

6. Visit by Delora Bertleson 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

7. Paper on "When does the End Justify the Means" 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8. Personal application paper 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

9. Paper on "Personal Responsibility and the

Common Good" 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

10. Writing a "Closure Report" 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

11. Compiling a Journal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

12. 59 Story Crisis Video 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

  1. Gilbane Gold Video 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
  2. Truesteel Affair Video 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
  3. Man for All Seasons Video 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
  4. Bridge on the River Kwai Video 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
  5. Truth about Lies Video 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
  6. Elder Scott’s Video 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
  7. "The Power of Ethical Management" paperback 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
  8. Receiving points for attendance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
  9. Receiving points for participation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
  10. Study of Codes of Ethics 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
  11. Case Studies individually reviewed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
  12. Case Studies discussed in by teams 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
  13. Using a "Newsgroup" for discussion 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

 

What should be eliminated from the class?

 

 

 

 

 

 

What should be added to the class?