CE325 Civil Engineering Law, Ethics and Contracts - Module 1: General Ethics

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts from Module 1: General Ethics (ethics, moral concepts, professional ethics, and Philippine engineering regulatory bodies).

Ethics

A system of moral principles that guides decisions and behavior; a form of moral philosophy. Derived from the Greek word ethos.

Ethos

The Greek word meaning custom, habit, character, or disposition.

Integrity

Adherence to moral and ethical principles; consistency and honesty in actions.

Honesty

Truthfulness and sincerity in one’s actions and statements.

Honor

Respect and ethical standing earned through principled conduct.

Conscience

The inner sense of right and wrong guiding one’s actions.

Right

The morally correct action or entitlement in a given situation.

Fairness

Impartial and just treatment of others.

Responsibility

Duty to fulfill obligations and be accountable for actions.

Value

The importance or worth placed on principles, beliefs, or outcomes.

Moral

Pertaining to principles of right and wrong behavior.

Morals

Rules for right conduct held by individuals or a society.

Moral Ambiguity

A situation with no single clear right answer; multiple plausible options.

Least Worst Answers

Choosing the best option among several bad or less ideal choices.

Ethical Framework

A structure of principles used to determine right from wrong and guide behavior.

Moral Map

A guide created by ethics to navigate moral problems and disagreements.

Code of Ethics

A formal set of principles guiding professionals’ conduct and decision-making.

Code of Conduct

Rules specifying expected behavior and penalties for violations within an organization.

Accountability

Being morally responsible for actions and their outcomes.

Welfare

Care, well-being, or treatment of others as derived from social roles.

Social Role

The position one occupies in society that shapes ethical obligations.

Moral Agency

The capacity to make and act on moral decisions.

Business Ethics

The study of right and wrong behavior, standards, and practices in business.

Ethical Standards

Norms by which a group judges actions as good or bad.

Profession

A group organized to serve specialized knowledge; requires skills and competencies.

Engineering (professional context)

A discipline applying mathematics and physical sciences to improve society’s well-being.

PRC (Professional Regulation Commission)

The Philippine licensing and regulatory body for professionals, including civil engineers.

RA 544

An Act (1950) to regulate the practice of Civil Engineering in the Philippines; amended by RA 1582.

PD 223

Presidential Decree (1973) creating the Professional Regulation Commission and defining its powers.

PICE

Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers; national professional organization for civil engineers.

PICE Vision

To be a global leader among professional organizations, known for professionalism, integrity, excellence, and social responsibility.

PICE Mission

To advance members’ welfare and the civil engineering profession, contributing to nation-building.

PICE Objectives

A set of aims including advancement of knowledge, education, research, professional development, ethics, public relations, fellowship, and collaboration with allied fields.