Macroethics and Engineering Leadership
Publication: Leadership and Management in Engineering
Volume 8, Issue 4
Abstract
Engineering leadership must consider macroethics; those issues important to society at large. The downstream effects of design decisions must be considered a priori to ensure that future infrastructures are sustainable. Decision-making tools are available to help ensure that designs are ethical and responsible and to support a systematic perspective of the life cycle impacts of infrastructures. This perspective is crucial as the engineering profession continues to hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public. Therefore, social responsibility is at the heart of engineering leadership.
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Biographies
Daniel Vallero is adjunct professor of engineering ethics at Duke University, Pratt School of Engineering. He is recognized as a leader in engineering and scientific research related to the transport and fate of toxic chemicals and in green engineering/sustainable design. He can be contacted by e-mail at [email protected]
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Leadership and Management in Engineering
Volume 8 • Issue 4 • October 2008
Pages: 287 - 296
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