AFAB 130 MIDTERM WITH UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is Ethics? - ANSWER-In its simplest terms, Ethics is the study of "how to live life well"
(Beabout & Wennemann)
-6 Moral principles upon which decisions or actions of an individual or a group are based.
*The principle of autonomy - Respect the autonomy of others
*The principle of non-maleficence - Do not inflict harm on others
*The principle of beneficence - Promote the good of others
*The principle of justice - Give others what is owed or due to them; give others what they deserve
*The principle of truth-telling - Disclose all relevant information honestly and intelligibly; do not
intentionally deceive
*The principle of promise-keeping - Be faithful to just agreements; honor contracts
What are Morals? - ANSWER-Concerning or relating to what is right and wrong in human behavior
What is Safety Ethics? - ANSWER-Don't do any harm, be honest in your dealings, do a good job
Personal safety ethics are considered to be safety related ethics that an individual strongly believes in.
Professional safety ethics are more company mandated, and don't necessarily align themselves with
personal safety ethics.
What is meant by "whistle blowing'? - ANSWER-The disclosure by a person, usually an employee in a
government agency or private enterprise, to the public or to those in authority, of mismanagement,
corruption, illegality, or some other wrongdoing.
What is meant by "pencil whipping"? - ANSWER-It is signing for a job that has not been performed.
, What is meant by "not knowing when to act"? - ANSWER-Procedural violations in aviation maintenance
are inevitable because:
-There are too many procedures
-Maintenance procedures are part of federal regulations
-Practically impossible for management or the FAA to ensure consistent compliance
-Increased emphasis on on-time performance rather than safety has encouraged shortcuts
What are the 5 theories of ethics (Beabout & Wennemann)? What are the problems with applying each?
- ANSWER-Egoism:Selfishness or pursuit of self-interest.
Conventional Morality:Morality based on the conventions of one's society or social circles.
Utilitarianism: Judging actions by their ability to produce the greatest benefit for the greatest number of
people.
Duty Ethics: Duty-based judgment of actions; to do one's moral duty.
Virtue Ethics: To act in accordance with certain basic human virtues such as , wisdom, justice,
temperance, and prudence.
What is meant by "professionalism"? - ANSWER-The ability to work in teams with an emphasis on
interpersonal communication and goal sharing
The ability to maintain high individual and systemic reliability under varying levels of degrading factors
Dedicated to using one's skills for the betterment of others
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is Ethics? - ANSWER-In its simplest terms, Ethics is the study of "how to live life well"
(Beabout & Wennemann)
-6 Moral principles upon which decisions or actions of an individual or a group are based.
*The principle of autonomy - Respect the autonomy of others
*The principle of non-maleficence - Do not inflict harm on others
*The principle of beneficence - Promote the good of others
*The principle of justice - Give others what is owed or due to them; give others what they deserve
*The principle of truth-telling - Disclose all relevant information honestly and intelligibly; do not
intentionally deceive
*The principle of promise-keeping - Be faithful to just agreements; honor contracts
What are Morals? - ANSWER-Concerning or relating to what is right and wrong in human behavior
What is Safety Ethics? - ANSWER-Don't do any harm, be honest in your dealings, do a good job
Personal safety ethics are considered to be safety related ethics that an individual strongly believes in.
Professional safety ethics are more company mandated, and don't necessarily align themselves with
personal safety ethics.
What is meant by "whistle blowing'? - ANSWER-The disclosure by a person, usually an employee in a
government agency or private enterprise, to the public or to those in authority, of mismanagement,
corruption, illegality, or some other wrongdoing.
What is meant by "pencil whipping"? - ANSWER-It is signing for a job that has not been performed.
, What is meant by "not knowing when to act"? - ANSWER-Procedural violations in aviation maintenance
are inevitable because:
-There are too many procedures
-Maintenance procedures are part of federal regulations
-Practically impossible for management or the FAA to ensure consistent compliance
-Increased emphasis on on-time performance rather than safety has encouraged shortcuts
What are the 5 theories of ethics (Beabout & Wennemann)? What are the problems with applying each?
- ANSWER-Egoism:Selfishness or pursuit of self-interest.
Conventional Morality:Morality based on the conventions of one's society or social circles.
Utilitarianism: Judging actions by their ability to produce the greatest benefit for the greatest number of
people.
Duty Ethics: Duty-based judgment of actions; to do one's moral duty.
Virtue Ethics: To act in accordance with certain basic human virtues such as , wisdom, justice,
temperance, and prudence.
What is meant by "professionalism"? - ANSWER-The ability to work in teams with an emphasis on
interpersonal communication and goal sharing
The ability to maintain high individual and systemic reliability under varying levels of degrading factors
Dedicated to using one's skills for the betterment of others
