Ethical Challenges and Support for Engineers

Abstract

This paper explores the ethical challenges faced by engineers in Finland, highlighting the need for stronger ethical competencies and systematic support mechanisms. A 2020 survey of TEK members revealed a lack of ethics training and identified various ethical dilemmas, including legal violations, exploitation, and other unethical practices. The TEK Working Group on Ethics proposed measures such as improving whistleblower channels, enhancing legal literacy, and fostering ethical business discussions to address these challenges. The study emphasizes the importance of integrating ethical education in engineering programs and workplace initiatives and suggests further research on the role of organisational culture in ethical decision-making