Which Is Not a Reason to Follow a Code of Ethics

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which is not a reason to follow a code of ethics that was discussed?

• A) It is important for maintaining personal integrity.
• B) Joining a profession is effectively making a promise.
• C) Having professional standards strengthens an engineer's ability to stand by principles.
• D) The personal cost to refusing moral actions is diminished by practicing the code.

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Definitions:

Authority Conflicts

Disagreements or confrontations between individuals and institutions or figures of authority, often related to differences in opinions, values, or rules.

Interpersonal Conflicts

Disputes or disagreements between individuals due to differences in opinions, behaviors, or interests.

Depression

A psychological condition marked by a continuous low mood or lack of enthusiasm for activities, which severely disrupts everyday functioning.

Personality Disorders

A group of mental disorders characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience.