Question: Question 3 140 Points: An Electrical Engineer (EE) conducted a research in the university Lab. One day, the EE accidentally connected the electrical circuit components

Question 3 140 Points: An Electrical Engineer

Question 3 140 Points: An Electrical Engineer (EE) conducted a research in the university Lab. One day, the EE accidentally connected the electrical circuit components in a wrong way that leaded to a damage of the used device. The EE was confused and afraid, and in order to reduce accidents in their Lab, the EE didn't report the happened accident to others as well as management unit since it would require a lot of reports to fill on. Later on, after 2 months, another researcher in the same lab, had a similar accident by burning the core electrical device. A year later, a similar accident sent 8 people to the hospital at another university. The EE eventually moved to make safety incidents, and failure to report these safety incidents, part of performance evaluations for this Lab. a) Is it ethically appropriate what the EE did? Why? b) In your opinion, what would be the best (ethically) response of the EE? c) What are the violated canons of ethics by the EE (choose from the below list)? NSPE Fundamental Canons of Ethics 1. Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public. 2. Perform services only in areas of their competence. 3. Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner. 4. Act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees. 5. Avoid deceptive acts. 6. Conduct themselves honorably, responsibly, ethically, and lawfully, so as to enhance the honor, reputation, and usefulness of the profession Question No 4 You finished writing new journal publication that discus new robotic technology. You are questioning how you can keep all rights for this new publication. Your professor has advised that you may: Patent it, Trademark it, Copyright it or Keep it secret. What do you think the best choice, and explain why

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