7 Look at the following words in bold in the texts and try to explain them. Consult the dictionary if necessary.

integrity, to acknowledge, to distort, detriment, dignity, to strive, sustainable, to deceive, to disclose, supplier, to obtain, advancement, indemnification, negligence, accomplishment, to justify

8 Fill in the words from the list below. Use the words only once.

detriment, to serve, to notify, private, to duplicate, to acknowledge, expense, affairs, ethical, to evaluate

1) to _______________ one’s errors

2) to the ______________ of one’s work or interests

3) to promote one’s own interests at the ______________ of smth.

4) to _____________ the public interest

5) to participate in civic _____________

6) to _______________ the proper authorities

7) in accordance with ______________ considerations

8) to carry on outside ______________ practice

9) to _______________ the work of other engineers

10) to _______________ the design without permission

9 Fill in the correct preposition, then make sentences using the completed phrases.

1) conformity ________ 7) _______ connection _______

2) to insist ________ 8) _______ behalf of smb.

3) to withdraw ________ 9) _______ circumstances

4) consistent ________ the foregoing 10) accordance ________

5) _______ consent 11) to conform ________

6) to participate ________ 12) to engage _______

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10 Discuss the following questions.

• Is it important for companies to have a written code of ethics?

• Is it more important for some industries than others to have a code of ethics?

11 Claire Bebbington is External Affairs Manager for a division of BP (British Petroleum). Listen to the first part of the interview. Decide whether these statements are true or false, according to Claire.

1. The issue of ethics is simple. T/F

2. If a company puts its code of ethics in writing, it is more likely to act on it. T/F

3. Following up a code of ethics is difficult. T/F

12 Listen again to the first part of the interview. Complete the two extracts below.

‘Firstly, it makes a ______________ to certain good ______________ and so it’s a way of communicating the importance of _______________ to all of its employees and partners.’

‘If you express these things in ________________, especially, then you can be held ________________ for them.’

13 a) Now listen to the second part of the interview. Complete the question that Claire asks.

‘When does a facilitation _______________ become a ______________?’

2. What examples does she give to illustrate the question?

3. In groups discuss the meaning of the question.

14 Listen to 7 “fundamental canons” describing engineers’ activity from the point of view of ethics and fill in the gaps with the synonyms for the words in brackets.

1. Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public and shall ______________ with the principles of sustainable development in the performance of their professional duties. (try to satisfy)

2. Engineers shall _____________ services only in areas of their competence. (fulfill)

3. Engineers shall _____________ public statements only in an objective and truthful manner. (distribute)

4. Engineers shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as ______________ agents or trustees, and shall avoid conflicts of interest. (conscientious)

5. Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the ______________ of their services and shall not compete unfairly with others. (quality)

6. Engineers shall act in such a manner as to ______________ the honor, integrity, and dignity of the engineering profession and shall act with zero-tolerance for bribery, fraud, and corruption. (maintain and improve)

7. Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers, and shall ______________ opportunities for the professional development of those engineers under their supervision." (give)

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