THE ETHICS

THE ETHICS Special Edition

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THE CODE OF ETHICS OF THE ENGINEER IN VENEZUELA.

THE PROFESSIONAL ETHICS. The ethical word comes from the Greek ethikos ("character"). It is a question of the study of the morality and of human being gesticulates to promote the desirable behaviors. An ethical judgment supposes the production of a moral judgment and a norm that indicates how they should operate the members of a company.

The professional ethics try to regulate the activities that are realized in the frame of a profession. In this respect, it is a question of a discipline that is included inside the applied ethics since it refers to a specific part of the reality.

It is necessary to emphasize that the ethics, to general level, are not coercive (it does not impose legal or normative sanctions).

Nevertheless, the professional ethics can be, in certain form, in the codes of practice that regulate a professional activity.

The professional ethics like a philosophical reflection bring over of the morality of agreement with the professional exercise; it is the moral honor of the profession. Of another level, it might say that it is the examination of the moral possibilities that the professional faces in the performance of his activities.

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It is the true story that is given in the mentality of some persons, is a set of procedure and reasons that a subject to realized and established as a line, directive of his own conduct

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The ethics are a branch or part of the philosophy his field of investigation is the morality.

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Only the man makes ethical sense and moral conscience.

The ethical behavior is not an exclusive matter of the professionals. It concerns, undoubtedly, any human action; but he compromises with major emphasis to whom they have had the privilege of a formation of top level at the cost of the whole company that he must have contributed to her and that waits, for a correct action of whom they have enjoyed this selective preference.

It would be necessary, in this point, to formulate an energetic critique to the attitude that one comes imposing in our universities, due - such a time - to his excessive proliferation. Instead of giving the ethical formation with the hierarchy that she deserves, Professional Ethics or is absent of the Program of Studies or only it offers as optional branch, being exceptional that she constitutes a support of the systematic education of a professional.

Writer: Valeria Ducharne.

THE AIM OF THE ETHICS. Aristotle teaches in his ethics to Nic贸maco that the past thing, the already made things, they can never be an object of the moral preference. East comes from that is impossible to deliberate on a realized fact. Only he neglects on the future and the possible thing, because what has happened, that is to say, the past thing. As this the poet Agath贸n had reason on having said: " Neither in this point nor the same God it has freedom. What was, necessarily has been ".

They divide the virtues of the heart and virtues of the spirit. The moral man, the subject of the morality, refers at the time that even it does not pass, and spends so much the virtues of the heart, as those of the mind, they receive sense. The means of which he arranges the soul for the accomplishment of the virtues of the spirit are: the intelligence, the art, the science, the prudence and the wisdom.

The intelligence differs for being the certain knowledge of the beginning. If we could not reach the beginning, no safety we would possess to be able to act virtuously, because our conduct would prove to be always undecided and a fluctuating being. Mas the intelligence not only knows the beginning, but in them it looks at the conclusions that of the same one to proceed. Next to the intelligence, the spirit possesses the science. For the science we reach the knowledge of the application of the beginning. In addition, any science can be taught, the knowledge that one reaches spreads in all, and in the known thing it can be learned also.

THE CODE OF ETHICS OF THE ENGINEER IN VENEZUELA. The Code of Ethics is a set of principles and standards that guide normal duty and to be met by professional associations in the exercise of their profession and related acts with it.

ANALYSIS OF THE CODE OF ETHICS OF THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

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For a proper understanding of what is considered contrary to the code of ethics of the Association of Engineers of Venezuela, it is necessary to mention your items without necessarily following the prescribed order, so that you can group multiple items then a common analysis their contents, as highlighted below: Article One ( virtues ) : Act in any way that tends to undermine the honor , responsibility and the virtues of honesty, integrity and truthfulness that should form the basis of a full exercise of the profession.

Second Part ( illegality ) Violating or permitting laws, ordinances and regulations relating to the proper practice violations.

Article Five ( waiver ) : Dispensing , for friendship , convenience or coercion , compliance with mandatory provisions, when the mission of his office is to respect and comply with them .

Article Nine (works): take charge of works that have been made without all the necessary technical studies for its proper implementation, or when to perform the same deadlines have noted inconsistent with good professional practice.

Article Tenth ( Purchases ) : purposely concur or invite tenders to study and / or work projects .

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Article Eleven (influence ) Offering, giving or receiving improper compensation and commissions or request influences or use them for obtaining or granting.

Article Seventeenth (foreign) : Acting in any manner that enables or facilitates contracting with foreign firms or professionals , studies or projects , construction, inspection and supervision of works , when in the opinion of the College of Engineers, the capability exists in Venezuela to perform them.

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This articles states that an engineer should not act for bribery , fraud and corruption. These acts are contrary to the practice of his profession , may bring administrative and criminal penalties for violation of laws and regulations. Similarly , we propose that every engineer should hold the prestige of the profession and ensure their full exercise , likewise requires maintaining a professional conduct based on the ability , honesty and justice.

Article Three (knowledge): Neglecting the maintenance and improvement of their skills, confidence and belittling practice that gives society.

Analysis: This article refers to the duty of every engineering professional to stay current in their specialty fields by engaging in professional practice , participating in continuing education courses, reading in the technical literature , and participation in professional meetings and seminars.

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Article moon ( seriously ): Offer to performance specialties and functions for which they have no ability , preparation and reasonable experience.

Analysis: In this article it is possible to infer that only engineers should perform work for which they are qualified by education or experience in the technical field .

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Article Six (compensation ): offer , request or provide professional services for less than those established as minimum , by the College of Engineer salaries Venezuela.

Analysis: In relation to this article you can comment that engineers must offer their professional services for a living wage to their profession.

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Article Seven (compensation ): Develop projects and prepare reports with gross negligence or lightness, or unduly optimistic approach.

Article Twenty ( experimentation and services not needed ): Submit your customer to your employer to the application of materials or methods in experimentation without their consent and full knowledge and approval or recommend unnecessary services .

Analysis: The engineer will develop technical reports and good quality information , and should not do anything without his client's knowledge or launch undeveloped or even short duration without the permission methods.

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Article Eight ( signature) without consultation Signing drawings prepared by others and take responsibility for projects or jobs that are not under their immediate direction supervision.

analysis: This recommendation ethics suggests engineers not sign any engineering drawing or not reviewed or prepared under his supervision and control document.

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Article Twelve ( advantages ) : Use of the advantages inherent in a paid position to compete with the independent practice of other professionals.

Article Thirteen ( reputation ) : Attempting the reputation or the legitimate interests of other professionals, or attempt to commit unjustifiably attributed to other professional colleagues errors.

Analysis: The consideration of these items , indicate that engineers must not act maliciously or with false argument, to injure the professional reputation , prospects , practice or employment of another engineer , nor should indiscriminately criticize the work of other professional engineering .

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Article Fourteen (interest ): Acquire interest , directly or indirectly adjacent to those of the person or company that uses their services without knowledge of stakeholders to work where there are conflicting interests .

Analysis: This article proposes that engineers should not accept professional employment outside of their regular work or personal interest , without the knowledge of their employers.

Programs of engineering careers should always promote in students an understanding of the ethical characteristics of the engineering profession and practice.

The engineer must ensure the continuing improvement of their knowledge, in particular of their profession also disseminate their knowledge and share their experience .

Every engineer should interpret the code of ethics of their profession and legal purposes , to take a union behavior that contributes to answer to society , with impeccable professional practice and legal behavior worthy .

In the course of their work , the engineer must diligently fulfill the commitments it has assumed and play with dedication and loyalty the work assigned , avoiding putting his personal interest in addressing the issues as required .

One of the tasks of the Engineer, is to know the rules governing professional practice and ethical guidelines that must accompany each decision.

It is an inescapable duty of the engineer to hold the prestige of the profession and ensure their full exercise.

Writer: Luis Miguel Carvajal.

THE PROFESSIONALISM By definition, professionalism is "the conduct, aims or qualities that characterize or determine a profession or a professional person." These qualities are the foundation that our society uses to judge whether a person is acting in the workplace, according to Western conventions, appropriate or not. These qualities include whether we dress "appropriately", the way we interact with others or not, if we respect schedules and deadlines, and how to handle certain situations with others. Dressing appropriate attire as required by the situation, show respect for others, always be on time (or early) for meetings, act respectfully and control your emotions when things do not go the way you expect, are all characteristics of a professional.

BENEFITS OF PROFESSIONALISM IN THE WORKPLACE Like professionalism, ethics also has many high points. An organization that is characterized by strong ethical practices have a stable place in the public mind.

Honesty and reliability increase sales and subsequent profits because people know that the products or services they are purchasing are kosher. If a company is continually involved in scandals and "tricks" to your customers, your image will be questionable.

Honesty, commitment, loyalty, only a few attributes are valued at a respected institution.

HOW TO RELATE THE PROFESSIONALISM AND ETHICS Many people believe that professionalism and ethics are basically the same. It's a something wrong, but understandable notion that ethics and is often considered a hallmark of professionalism. Do what is right, have respect for coworkers, to oneself and to customers, be honest in any transaction, and be responsible for one's actions are all characteristics both ethical and professional.

PROFESSIONALISM AND TEACHING OF ARCHITECTURE Professionalism is sometimes used to admiring way, sometimes disdainful .

Admiration for studies of huge production ( nothing succeeds like success ) .

Its production is then called " consistent" .

Contemptuous , when the "look" is the architect as an artist , who actually belongs to another occupational segment , that only works when you have some success.

Professionalism is to use in new projects of the study itself , procedures that have proven effective in previous cases . Professionalism is knowing to do some thing in the real world . Learn to do a certain thing in the real world produces prestige in most actual or potential comitencia . This is the case of the defense lawyers , the famous surgeons and other medical specialists .

The architect - artist is proudly do something new every time , so it is not proven , and is used in some famous constructive failures of modernity, something less obvious inadequacies to use ( which is rarely discussed in respect of these art forms ) .

The profession is knowing do not entirely expected either a thing (if it is a job or a business ) . Discipline is the knowledge or understanding of a thing, and its scope , the more extensive the better. The art is supposed to be somewhat higher , intuitive or inspirational, one of those that falls within the range of known and relevance of the discipline or profession . And often extends that field. ( Duchamp, the vanguards of the twentieth century).

The profession , as it is doing something in the world to build our case and then use it , involves knowing build it efficiently for the case in question way .

The case in question is the bounding of economically possible means to realize " the idea." The "idea " is still the irreplaceable product architect , or was until recently.

The professionalization gradually replaces that value as the innovations of modern architecture stabilize, and go back routine, the usual .

A study wants to show professional is responsible for denying " the flash of inspiration " ( Wilford 1996 ) and seeks to emphasize his methodical proceeding. Wilford assures prospective customers that the party will adopt weighted : after considering other possible matches , you will choose the most efficient. The specialty of this study is therefore to generate and evaluate games .

And then materialize "in the appropriate style ." Ie shows a particular form of professionalism.

Different from that of the pure artists who present their formal decisions as appealable , subjective ... everything .

Exercise professionalism by now involves neglecting the facet " inspirational art" and wear a "curriculum" works , preferably large , that have been brought to fruition.

A study wants to show professional is responsible for denying " the flash of inspiration " ( Wilford 1996 ) and seeks to emphasize his methodical proceeding.

Wilford assures prospective customers that the party will adopt weighted : after considering other possible matches , you will choose the most efficient. The specialty of this study is therefore to generate and evaluate games .

And then materialize "in the appropriate style ." Ie shows a particular form of professionalism. Different from that of the pure artists who present their formal decisions as appealable , subjective ... everything . Exercise professionalism by now involves neglecting the facet " inspirational art" and wear a "curriculum" works , preferably large , that have been brought to fruition.

For professional society and the market is quite confused. Are conservative , and that they match the same architecture that is robust, stable, permanent in general. For artists , the company apparently opposes the Market, the bully , since the artist belongs of right to the avant-garde (or so intended) and these are by rebels definition, "anti- system " . Customers of artists - unless they are overly cynical rebels system , or like to be seen as such . ( customers first Corbusier ) .

It is argued that education has not evolved with practice. One criticism that seems reasonable. Recall however that project processes invention of new buildings by blending existing parts or so - still teach it "in response to program needs " - was itself an innovation to align the profession with new political and social conditions of the early nineteenth century. As 200 years have passed since that moment refoundational seems reasonable to look for an aggiornamento of project methods , which are ultimately what is taught in the workshops of the project.

Writer: Abraham Rivas.