West Bengal Institute of Technology (WBIT) 2009-8th Sem B.Tech Electronics and Communications Engineering Electronics & Comm ( - ) Values & Ethics in profession - Question Paper
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ENGINlSEilMO & MANAGEMENT EXAMINATIONS, APR L - 2009
Time : 3 Hours j [ Full Marks ; 70
GROUP - A ( Multiple Choice Type Questions )
1. Choose the correct. alternatives for any ten of the following ; 10x1 = 10
i) Engineers, as professionals command a special statu in the society because
a) they are skilled persons
b) they are technically sound and getting good pay packet
c) they arc potentially creators of good society and. good life
d) morally and ethically they are superior to others. j____j
ii) Ethic,3 is
a) a normative science of conduct of a human be. ug
b) not connected with growth of human being
c) a step of materialistic world
d) none cf these, j !
iii) Every success story is also
a) a story of huge ancestral property
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b) a story of God blessing
c) a story of great failure
d) combination of all of these. ' [~ j
iv) Values and Ethics u\ profession is the result of
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a) good human value c) good bank balance |
b) good professional skill d) gqod university degree. |
v) Depletion of Natural Resources is due to
a) natural calamity b) rapid technological growth
c) soil erosion d) none of these.
vl) Corporate Values don't support
a) life time employment ,
b) devotion to customer
c) only profit is the target
d) environmental development.
vii) Human values ( causes of ethicality ) do not include
a) contentment b) vindictiveness
c) forbearance d) compassion.
viii) Pro;fe?.a.iova] K'Ki-w/. arise from
Wahivrltti b) hridayvrittis
c) standard of consumption d) intellectual mind.
ix) Appropriate use to Technology coming from
a) psychological heart ,
b) aggressive use of scientific development
c) government policies :
d) competitive economical development due co globalisation.
x) Tne BART case in connection with whistle blowing'belongs to
b) USA, New York
USA, Caluorni;
rlawaii, Honolulu
d) ' India, Bay of Bengal,
xi) Resource depletion is concerned with a
a) finite and non-renewable resources
b) Unite arid renewable resources .
c) infinite and non-renewable resources
d) infinite and renewable resources.
.oij Investment- in NAYACHAR at present depends on aj Central Government-recommendation
b) eagerness of investor
c) clearance of opponent political party cl) environ;i;entiti clearance.
GROUP - B ( Siwrt Answer Type Questions )
. Answer any three of the following, 3x5-- 15
2. Discuss the social and ethical responsibilities of Technologists.
3. State the meaning of value spectrum of a good life.
4. Highlight the conflicts between business demands and professional Ideals.
3, How do you define Club of Home ?
. Define the concepts -of Eco-friendly Technologies and Eco-Friendly Products.
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GROUP -C
< Long Answer Type Questions )
3 x 15-4
Answer any three of the following.
7, 'Technology is the process by which humans modify nature to meet their wr.nts and
needs." Explain the statement. In this regard analyze the nature of technology as i science and knowledge. Critically judge E.F, Schumacher's idea of "small is beautiful",
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8. What clc you chink about the elements should be of an ideal profession ? How do you / rate "Whistle Blowing" in an ideal organizational practice ? Do you feel any need for leal protection for whistle blowers ? 4 -r 6 + 5
9. Discuss the idea behind the concept "Not blind opposition to progress, but opposition to blind progress", Discuss in this regard the relevance of "Human Centered . Technology" with special reference to.utilization of local resources. 8 v 7 .
I,0. Define Technology Transfer. How do you think about the choice of technology .01 -v developing countries in present world order ? Discuss Technology Assessment Imp ics Analysis. , . . 3+6 (>-.
II. What do you mean by "Value Crisis" ? Discuss the various levels where the crisis:ii? felt in contemporary Indian Society. Explain the concept of "code of eth cV to.-professionals. ' - 3 fc + '
12. State the nature and extent of environmental degradation and depletion of natun 1 resources. What Is the relevance of "Sustainable Development" to make a balaaei between industrial development and resource utilization ? 8 + 7.
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