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SOFTWARE ENGINEERING ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES

ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

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Which among the following are principle concerns with ‘professional ethics’ 1) To study ethical dilemmas in professions by application of moral theory 2) The study of unique moral obligations created by special social roles 3) The practice and consultancy of ethics by a trained professional ethicist 4) The ethical challenges of a professional lifestyle Which of the following are correct?
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1, 2 and 3
D
1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In LDRS 111 you were introduced to four different ethical dilemma paradigms: truth vs loyalty, short-term vs long-term, individual vs community, and justice vs mercy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ethical dilemmas are situations in which an agent stands under two (or more) conflicting ethical requirements, none of which overrides the other. Two ethical requirements are conflicting if the agent can do one or the other but not both: the agent has to choose one over the other.

Detailed explanation-3: -It can be incredibly challenging for ethical decision-making since many of the implications of these decisions may not be apparent until after the decision happens. To navigate this new era, you want to take a leadership approach mindful of three fundamental principles: transparency, responsibility and empathy.

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