ethics

The use of data-intensive decision making and smart risk-management solutions has resulted in the improvement of the ethical foundations underlying the industry. These digital tools and machine-based cognitive processes for risk-avoidance have also helped restore the public’s trust in the industry.

A technical sales pro risks losing a sale by trying to make a recommendation that is not in line with the customer’s request. But he or she is ethically obligated to make the recommendations that best address the customer’s needs even if the customer asks for a different product.

Recent investigations underscore the importance of understanding the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, for both US and non-US companies.

Ken Arnold points out how easily we can all behave unethically from time to time and describes a number of ethical dilemmas.

The first of a two-part discussion of how ethics and integrity matter in the workplace.

In a recent webinar in April, “Ethics for Engineers,” Larry Brown, a licensed professional engineer in Oklahoma and Texas and an SPE Distinguished Member, reminded engineers of the ethical obligations they carry in their professional careers.