Application of Engineering Codes of Ethics Engineer Mohamed is employed by a sof

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Application of Engineering Codes of Ethics Engineer Mohamed is employed by a software company and is involved in the design of specialized software in connection with the operations of facilities affecting the public health and safety (i.e., air quality control, water quality control). As the part of the design of a particular software system, Engineer Mohamed conducts extensive testing and although the tests demonstrate that the software is safe to use under existing standards, Engineer Mohamed is aware of new draft standards that are about to be released by a standard setting organization- standards which the newly designed software may not meet. Testing is extremely costly and the company's clients are eager to begin to move forward. The software company is eager to satisfy its clients, protect the software company's finances, and protect existing jobs; but at the same time, the management of the software company wants to be sure that the software is safe to use. A series of tests proposed by Engineer Mohamed will likely result in a decision whether to move forward with the use of the software. The tests are costly and will delay the use of the software by at least six months, which will put the company at a competitive disadvantage and cost the company a significant amount of money. Also, delaying implementation will mean the state public service commission utility rates will rise significantly during this time. The company requests Engineer Mohamed' s recommendation concerning the need for additional software testing Question: Should Engineer Mohamed design the software to meet the new standards? Solve the above main question according to the NCPE code of ethics and the Islamic ethics You have to discuss in details the following points: Moral clarity:-What is wrong? What is the core issue/ question? Know the facts a Consider options Mention the relevant NCPE code of ethics and the Islamic values (from Quraan and Sunah) that is applicable to this issue Make a reasonable decision

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As Mohamed knows about the new standard, it should be designed by keeping the new standard in mind.

NSPE Ethics Code writes about honesty in the engineering profession. Mohamed should paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public.

Ignoring public safety according to the new standard is not according to the ethics code

but the fact that it is correct according to the previous standard and the cost of testing is high and also the reputation of the company is at risk.

But deceiving his own firm and people is not good as new standard are made by keeping public safety in mind. by not testing the software it directly affects people

options available.

he should disclose this problem to their superiors and ask for the delay the process.

directly contact the board of new standard makers for the surety of what changes needs to be done.

take six months to test the software

ethics code

Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public.

Engineers shall at all times strive to serve the public interest

Decision

disclose this problem with superior and standard making authority and ask for changes.

test the software and then use.

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