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1. Why are we obliged to act ethically as engineers?
Engineers are obliged to act ethically because the decisions we make, in dealing with both the technical and people aspects of engineering, can have profound consequences and impacts on people, society, and the environment. (pp. 13-14)
2. How do micro and macro issues in engineering ethics differ?
In engineering ethics, micro issues are focused on the actions of individuals and the internal workings of the engineering profession, whereas macro issues are focused the broader consequences of engineering as well as social policies related to technology. (Pages: 18, 25)
3. What caused the expansion of engineering ethics to include macro-ethical issues?
In recent years, the engineering community has begun to recognize the broader impact of technology on our economy, environment, and society, and our responsibility in this matter. (pp. 17-18)