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Introduction -- You and the court -- Behaving ethically -- You and your client -- You and your regulator -- You and your practice -- Dealing with the client without a solicitor - public -- Complaints -- The unregistered barrister -- The scope of practice -- The qualification rules -- The proceeds of crime act 2002 -- The letter and spirit of the code : professional ethics and personal values -- Professional conduct problems.

Foundations of ethical responsibility in higher education administration / Charles M. Chambers -- The president as ethical leader of the campus / Donald E. Walker -- Sexual harassment of women students / Susan Margaret Vance -- Ethical issues in recruiting students / Edward B. Fiske -- Moral and ethical obligations of colleges and universities to minority students / Paul B. Zuber -- Self-regulation / Elaine El-Khawas -- Academic chivalry and professional ethics / American Association of University Professors -- Professional standards for administrators / American Association of University Administors -- Conclusions and further readings / Carlota Baca, Ronald H. Stein

Why ethics for midwives? -- Existing ethical codes, guidelines, and value statements -- Privacy and confidentiality -- Informed consent/choice -- Who is the client? -- Multiple relationships -- Scope of practice and competence -- Working with other professionals -- Client non-compliance and termination of care -- Diversity, equity, and justice -- Addressing ethical concerns -- Ethical thinking, caring, and decision-making

1. Introductory remarks and overview -- 2. Proposition types -- 3. Structuring arguments -- 4. Subjecting arguments to criticism : logic criticism -- 5. Subjecting arguments to criticism : premise criticism -- 6. Extended reasoning : the basics -- 7. Extended reasoning : some complexities -- 8. Babble and murk -- 9. Some ethical theory.

Engineering, as a profession and business, is at the sharp end of the ethical practice. Far from being a bolt on extra to the 'real work' of the engineer it is at the heart of how he or she relates to the many different stakeholders in the engineering project. Engineering, Business and Professional Ethics highlights the ethical dimension of engineering and shows how values and responsibility relate to everyday practice. Looking at the underlying value systems that inform practical thinking the book offers a framework for ethical decision-making. Covering global corporate responsibility to the increasing concern for the environment within the engineering business, the book offers ways in which value conflict can be handled. Integrating practice, value and diversity the book helps to prepare the engineer for the ethical challenges of the 21st century. This book is essential reading for all students on courses accredited by the Engineering Council e.g. Civil, Chemical, Mechanical and Environmental Engineering who need to be aware of ethics. Also of interest to practicing engineers and professionals such as Sustainability Managers and Community Workers involved in engineering projects. The authors have worked together in the area of engineering, professional and business ethics for many years and are all members of the National Centre for Applied Ethics at the University of Leeds. * Integrates ethical considerations into everyday decision-making * Shows how to review and overcome professional ethical problems * Practical case studies and examples throughout