CODE OF ETHICS FOR

ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
PRACTITIONERS
 RELATIONS WITH THE STATE
 RELATIONS WITH THE PUBLIC
 RELATIONS WITH CLIENTS, EMPLOYER AND LABOR
 RELATIONS WITH ENGINEERS
 RELATIONS TO THE PROFESSION
RELATIONS WITH THE STATE
1. Each and every engineer shall recognize and respect the supreme
authority of the State as expressed through its laws and implemented by its
agencies, whenever and wherever such laws do not infringe upon the
rights and privileges of citizens as guaranteed by the Constitution.
2. He/she shall recognize that the well-being of the public and the interest of
the State are above the well-being and interest of any individual.
3. In the interest of justice, he/she shall aid the State, if and when the
technology is needed for the prevention and/or prosecution of unjust,
criminal, or unlawful acts.
4. In the interest of good government, he/she shall in every way possible
extend cooperation to the State in the accomplishment of its goals and
objectives.
5. In the interest of social efficiency, he/she shall extend assistance, guidance
and training to all subordinates under his jurisdiction in order to increase
their skill and ability, knowledge and experience for the purpose of
eventually increasing their responsibilities.
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6. In the interest of the national economy and well-being, he shall always

strive in the execution of his work with optimum efficiency, economy and
safety.
7. In the interest of national security, the State shall be given primary
considerations in all his inventions and/or devices on electronics and
related fields that are useful for national security and defense.
8. In the event of national emergency, he shall offer his technology, skill,
ability and experience to the service of the State, even if it will involve
personal sacrifices.
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9. He/she shall interest himself in public welfare and be ready to apply his
special knowledge for the benefit of mankind.
10. He/she shall guard against conditions that are dangerous or threatening to
life, limb or property on work for which he is responsible, or if he is not
responsible, he shall promptly call such conditions to the attention of those
responsible so that the conditions can immediately and effectively be
corrected.
11. He/she shall have due regard for the safety of life and health of the public
who may be affected by the work for which he is responsible.
12. He/she shall endeavour to extend public knowledge of electronics
engineering and he shall strive to win or maintain the public confidence by
discouraging the spread of untrue, unfair and exaggerated statements
regarding his profession.
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13. As a witness before a court, commission and/or other tribunal, he/she shall
express an opinion only when it is founded on adequate knowledge and
honest conviction.
14. He/she shall not issue statements on matters connected with public policy,
any ex-parte statements, criticisms, or arguments which are inspired or paid
for by private interest, unless he identifies on whose behalf he is making the
statements.
15. He/she shall refrain from expressing any public opinion on an engineering
subject unless he is fully familiar and knowledgeable with all the facts
relating to the subject.
16. His/her integrity shall be unquestionable and he/she shall discharge his
duties and responsibilities with fidelity to the public, his employers and
clients and with fairness and impartiality to all.
RELATIONS WITH CLIENTS, EMPLOYER AND LABOR
17. He/she shall act in professional matters as a faithful or trustee, and treat as
confidential all matters and information concerning the business affairs,
technical processes, etc., of his clients and/or employers.
18. He/she shall inform his client or employer of any financial interest on
inventions, devices, equipment or any other thing, before undertaking any
engagement in which he may be called upon to decide on the use
thereof.
19. He/she shall not accept any other compensation, financial or service or
otherwise, except from one interested party for a particular service or other
services related therewith without the consent of all parties concerned.
20. He/she shall exercise fairness and justice when dealing with contracts
between his clients or employers and the contractors.
21. He/she shall not accept any commissions or allowances, directly or
indirectly from contractors, suppliers and all other parties dealing with his
clients and/or employers in connection with the work for which he is
responsible.
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22. He/she shall not be financially interested in the bid or bids of contractors,
suppliers and other interested parties participating in a competitive work or
job on which he/she has been employed as engineer without full
knowledge and consent of his clients or employers.
23. He/she shall promptly inform his clients or employers of any business in
which he has any interest, business connection or affiliation which may
compete with or affect the business or the clients or employers.
24. He/she shall not allow any decision in connection with his work for which
he has been employed or on which he may be called upon to perform, to
be affected by interest in any business.
25. He/she will present clearly the consequences to be expected from
deviations proposed if his engineering judgment is overruled by non-
technical authority in cases where he is responsible for the technical
adequacy of engineering work.
26. He/she shall undertake only those engineering assignments for which he is
qualified. He shall engage or advice his employer or client to engage
specialists and shall cooperate with them whenever his employer’s or
clients interest are served best by such an arrangement.
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27. He/she shall individually or collectively with others in the profession protect
the profession from misunderstanding and/or misrepresentations.
28. He/she shall not directly or indirectly injure the professional reputation,
prospects, advancement and/or practice of other engineers. However, if
he has proof or personal knowledge that an engineer has been unethical
and/or illegal in his practices, he shall inform in writing the proper authorities
for appropriate action.
29. He/she shall uphold the principle of appropriate and adequate
compensation for those engaged in the engineering profession, including
those in the subordinate capacities, in the interest of public service and
maintenance of the standards of the profession.
30. He/she shall not try to supplant another engineer in a particular
employment after becoming aware that definite steps have been taken
toward the other’s employment.
31. He/she shall not compete, by underbidding, through reduction in his
normal fees on the basis of charges for work, after having been informed of
the charges submitted by another engineer.
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32. He/she shall be fair and tolerant in his dealings with fellow engineers and
give credit to those to whom credit is properly due.
33. He/she shall uphold the honour and dignity of his profession and avoid
association in responsibility for work with engineers who do not conform to
ethical practices.
34. He/she will exercise due restraint in criticizing another engineer’s work in
public, recognizing the fact that the engineering societies and the
engineering press provide the proper forum for technical discussion and
criticism.
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35. He/she shall cooperate in extending the effectiveness of the engineering
profession and endeavour to be well-informed of the latest development in
the profession by sharing or exchanging information and experience with
other engineers, other professionals and students; and by contributing to
engineering publications and schools and by participating in the activities
of engineering societies.
36. He/she shall cooperate in upholding the integrity, dignity and honour of
the profession by avoiding all conducts and practices that will be
discrediting and injurious to the profession.
37. He/she shall be dignified and modest in explaining or discussing his work
and/or merit and shall refrain from self-laudatory advertising or
propaganda.
Identify the following if its relations with the
state, relations with the public, relations
with clients, employer and labor,
relations with the engineers and
relations to the profession.
1. The engineer shall cooperate in extending the effectiveness of the
engineering profession and endeavour to be well-informed of the
latest development in the profession by sharing or exchanging
information and experience with other engineers, other professionals
and students; and by contributing to engineering publications and
schools and by participating in the activities of engineering societies.
2. In the interest of social efficiency, he/she shall extend assistance,
guidance and training to all subordinates under his jurisdiction in order
to increase their skill and ability, knowledge and experience for the
purpose of eventually increasing their responsibilities.
3. He/she shall guard against conditions that are dangerous or
threatening to life, limb or property on work for which he is responsible,
or if he is not responsible, he shall promptly call such conditions to the
attention of those responsible so that the conditions can immediately
and effectively be corrected.
4. He/she shall not issue statements on matters connected with public
policy, any ex-parte statements, criticisms, or arguments which are
inspired or paid for by private interest, unless he identifies on whose
behalf he is making the statements.
5. He/she shall not accept any other compensation, financial or service or
otherwise, except from one interested party for a particular service or
other services related therewith without the consent of all parties
concerned.
6. He/she shall not be financially interested in the bid or bids of contractors,
suppliers and other interested parties participating in a competitive work
or job on which he has been employed as engineer without full
knowledge and consent of his clients or employers.
7. He/she shall not try to supplant another engineer in a particular
employment after becoming aware that definite steps have been taken
toward the other’s employment.
8. He/she shall have due regard for the safety of life and health of the
public who may be affected by the work for which he is responsible.
9. He/she will exercise due restraint in criticizing another engineer’s work in
public, recognizing the fact that the engineering societies and the
engineering press provide the proper forum for technical discussion and
criticism.
10. In the interest of the national economy and well-being, he shall always
strive in the execution of his work with optimum efficiency, economy and
safety.
ANSWERS:
1. Relations to the Professions
2. Relations with the State
3. Relations with the Public
4. Relations with the Public
5. Relations with clients, employer and labor
6. Relations with clients, employer and labor
7. Relations with Engineers
8. Relations with the Public
9. Relations with Engineers
10.Relations with the State