Software Design Testing -- NSPE Case No. 96-4
Educational ResourceAuthor:Anonymous
Abstract:
An engineer, hired by a software company, believes that the company's new software design is safe under existing standards. However, the new software may not meet the new standards that he knows are about to be released -- standards that performing more tests could cost both the company and the public significantly. Issues of conflicting obligations to the company and the general public also arise.
Keywords:
Conflict of Interest, Employer/Employee Relationships, Engineer/Client Relationships, Public Health and Safety, Research and Practice, Safety, Workplace Ethics
Conflict of Interest, Employer/Employee Relationships, Engineer/Client Relationships, Public Health and Safety, Research and Practice, Safety, Workplace Ethics
Rights:
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Language:
English
English
Publisher:
Online Ethics Center
Online Ethics Center
Published Date:
2006
2006
Related Links:
https://onlineethics.org/cases/cases-nspe-board-ethical-review/software-design-testing-nspe-case-no-96-4
Notes:
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