ACM/IEEE SWEngineering Code of Ethics and Professional Practice Appendix A, p 467

Preamble SW engineers participate in the analysis, specification, design, development, maintenance, and testing of software systems B/C of this SW Engineers have significant opportunities to do good or cause harm, to enable others to do good or cause harm, or to influence others to do good or cause harm

Preamble (2) SW Engineers shall adhere to the following Code of Ethics and Professional Practice Code contains 8 principles Each principle contains several clauses The list of principles and clauses is not exhaustive The clauses should not be viewed as separating the acceptable from the unacceptable for all situations

Preamble (3) The code is not a simple ethical algorithm that generates ethical decisions In certain situations standards may be in tension w/ each other or w/ standards from other sources These situations require the SW Engineer to use ethical judgement to act in a manner which is most consistent w/ the spirit of the Code of Ethics and Professional Practice

Overview of Principles The 8 Principles are based on relationships of the SW Engineer 1) Public 2) Client and Employer 3) Product 4) Judgment 5) Management 6) Profession 7) Colleagues 8) Self

Introducing the Principles Principle 1: Public SW Engineers shall act consistently w/ the public interest. In particular, SW Engineers shall, as appropriate –now consider the 8 clauses to this principle –in particular, note 1.03 What have we discussed this semester related to clause 1.03?

Principle 2: Client and Employer SW Engineers shall act in a manner that is in the best interests of their client and employer, consistent w/ the public interest. In particular SW Engineers shall, as appropriate: –Which clauses relate to ethical scenarios we have discussed this semester? –How do the clauses relate to our previous discussions and decisions?

Principle 3: Product SW Engineers shall ensure that their products and related modifications meet the highest professional standars possible. In particular, SW Engineers shall, as appropriate. Which clauses relate to ethical scenarios we have discussed this semester? How do the clauses relate to our previous discussions and decisions? Which of these 15 clauses are you most likely not to follow? Why? Which of these clauses do you think you will encounter frequently? Why?

Principle 4: Judgment SW Engineers shall maintain integrity and independence in their professional judgment. In particular, SW Engineers shall, as appropriate Create an ethical scenario based on 4.03 with multiple choice options

Principle 5: Management SW Engineering managers and leaders shall subscribe to and promote an ethical approach to the management of software development and maintenance. In particular, those managing or leading sw engineers shall, as appropriate Define an ethical scenario based on clause 5.06

Principle 6: Profession SW Engineers shall advance the integrity and reputation of the profession consistent w/ the public interest. In particular, SW Engineers shall, as appropriate –Comment on clause 6.08 and clause 6.09

Principle 7: Colleagues SW Engineers shall be fair to and supportive of their colleagues. In particular, SW Engineers shall, as appropriate Comments?

Principle 8: Self SW Engineers shall participate in lifelong learning regarding the practice of their profession and shall promote an ethical approach to the practice of the profession. In particular, SW Engineers shall continually endeavor to: –Comments

Appendix B Codes of Ethics of Selected Foreign Professional Societies Does each of the societies call the practitioners SW Engineers, Computer Scientists or something else? Briefly read the Code from the Computer Society of India Is it more rigorous than that from the ACM/IEEE? Any items stand out as uniquely different from the ACM/IEEE code? Are there many similarities?

The Italian Code of Conduct Read Differences Similarities Terminology Unique rules

The Japan Information Service Industry Read What seems unique Thoughts on culture after last weeks lecture

The Singapore Code Note rule 2, pg. 484 Any thoughts after last weeks lecture?