PA 2 Ethics Homework

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PA 2 Ethics Homework Choose one scenario and use the approaches to ethics and the nspe guide to ethics website to fill out this worksheet. See the Heinz example problem in the reading for guidance on this. Don’t just use your opinion but the approaches to ethics in the reading and see the National Society of Professional Engineers Ethics website. http://www.nspe.org/Ethics/index.html Ethical Dilemma Worksheet Issues and Points of Ethical Conflict (include any assumptions) Scenario # ___1___ Is it ethical to develop an improved ice skate design for competition skating that could provide a distinct advantage over other countries? Ethical considerations include fairness in competition, national pride, and the potential consequences of having a significant advantage. Interested Parties or Stakeholders Me (The designer) Competitive skaters from my country International Competitors The Sports Community Public Opinion Duties or Obligations of the Protagonist to Stakeholders The protagonist is _______Me______________ Stakeholder 1 Me (the designer) Obligations Design the best ice skates possible within the given resource consider the ethical implication of your design decision Stakeholder 2 Competitive skaters from my country Obligations to Stakeholder Compete to the best of their abilities using the equipment provided and trust that the equipment is fair and compliant with competition rules. Stakeholder 3 International Competitors Obligations to Stakeholder Compete on a level playing field, ensuring fairness and equal opportunity Stakeholder 4 The Sports Community Obligations to Stakeholder Sport the development of competitive athletes and equipment, maintain the integrity of national sports program Stakeholder 5 Public Opinion Obligations to Stakeholder Expect fair and exciting competitions. Desire to see sportsmanship and integrity upheld Potential Actions and Their Consequences (Positive and Negative) Action A – make the improved skating design Positive Consequences Negative Consequences My country’s skaters have a competitive advantage. Potential backlash from international sports community,

Increased chances of winning medals Potential for technological innovations. and other countries. Action B – Develop standard ice skate design Positive Consequences Negative Consequences Maintain a level playing field for all skaters. Respect the principles of fair competition. Avoid ethical concerns and controversies. Possibility of falling behind in international competitions. Action C – Seek international collaboration Positive Consequences Negative Consequences For more cooperation and fairness in skating. It has global sportsmanship. Resources sharing, may limit my countries competitive advantage. Selected Action and Rationale (Include all applicable references including the NSPE Code of Ethics when applicable.) Rationale: choosing to develop a standard ice-skating design aligns with the principal of fairness and ethical sportsmanship, and in this scenario prioritizing a level playing field for all competitive skaters is essential to maintain the integrity of sport and uphold ethical standards. The selected action reflects a commitment to the ethical principle of fairness and equity in competition, ensuring the sports remain a true test of athletes ability rather than contest influenced by technological advantages.

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