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Technical Writing 7

2 .1 Analyzing Code of Conduct

1 . How effectively does this code protect the interests of the public rather than those of IEEE members ? What specific words or phrases demonstrate this

While only a single page , IEEE code of ethics addresses the public factor within the first three items listed . It does appear to put the needs of the public interest above that of IEE members but the language is lacking in a concrete statement of responsibility . In particular , the first item where it says the safety , health , and welfare of the

public and to disclose promptly factors that might endanger the public or the environment ' is especially vague in defining the detail of the categories or what constitutes promptly ' or endanger

2 . How specific and comprehensive is this code

IEEE code of ethics lacks specifics , relying instead on general terms such as safety , health , welfare , technical , etc . By not defining and going more specifically into each of these areas , the code is not comprehensive but merely general . While promoting ideas of honest and responsibility is certainly keeping with the concept of business ethics the actual enforcement is difficult without more specificity

3 . How enforceable is this code ? How could it be made more enforceable

The lack of specific and more comprehensive definitions of the ten points listed in the code of ethics makes it difficult to truly enforce A loose definition of not endangering the environment or being honest and realistic in stating claims ' creates a situation that would...

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