Name of the University : West Bengal University of Technology
Department : Biomedical Engineering
Degree : B.Tech
Sem : IV
Subject Code/Name : HU-401/Values And Ethics In Profession
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WBUT Values And Ethics In Profession Question Paper
Time Allotted : 3 Hours Full Marks : 70
** The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
** Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
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GROUP – A
1. Choose the correct alternatives for the following : 10 × 1 = 10
i) The most effective method of settling dispute is
a) collective bargaining b) arbitration
c) conciliation d) adjudication.
ii) Human values do not include
a) contentment b) vindictiveness
c) forbearance d) compassion.
iii) Man-Machine relationship governs the
a) output of the machine
b) quality of product
c) attitude of the operator
d) all of (a), (b) and (c).
iv) Values that are related to the enjoyment of beauty is
a) societal b) spiritual
c) aesthetic d) material.
v) Renewable sources of energy are
a) diesel engine b) thermal power stations
c) wind energy d) gas turbine.
vi) Technology Transfer means
a) licensing agreement
b) systematic transfer of complete knowledge of manufacturing process from the design stage to final stage for making a product
c) transfer of Intellectual Property Right (IPR)
d) export of plants and machinery.
vii) The term ‘Sustainable Development’ was coined by
a) Brundtland Commission
b) World Bank
c) World Trade Organisation
d) UNESCO.
viii) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is similar to
a) Social Ethics
b) Sustainable Ethics
c) Charity and Philanthropy
d) Sustainable Response Business.
ix) Corporate values do not support
a) lifetime employment b) devotion to customer
c) sole profit motive d) customer relation.
x) What product cycle is long enough, a company is likely to chose its own ?
a) R & D b) Process
c) Product diversification d) None of these.
GROUP – B
Answer any three of the following. 3 × 5 = 15
2. Explain in brief your ideas about challenges to sustainable development.
3. Discuss the role of engineers and technologists in the development of the society.
4. Explain the concept of Whistle Blowing with a suitable case.
5. What i s the difference between Values and Ethics ? What doyou mean by Value Spectrum ?
GROUP – C
Answer any three of the following. 3 × 15 = 45
6. Global Warming is a major challenge faced by the mankind today. How, in your opinion, Engineers and Technologists can contribute in mitigating this problem ? What are the roles of Renewable Energy in this context ?
7. Write short notes on any three of the following : 3 × 5 = 15
a) Social Audit
b) Innovation
c) Value Judgement
d) Human Centred Technology.
8. Mention codes of ethics for Corporate Members. Mention one case of good corporate Social Responsibility. 10 + 5
9. What is Eco-friendly Technology ? Give some examples of eco-friendly technologies and products. What steps, you feel, should India take to promote eco-friendly technology and product ? 2 + 7 + 6
10. Identify the different levels where value-crisis is seen in contemporary India. Briefly discuss the societal values enshrined in Indian Constitution in this context. 8 + 7
Values & Ethics In Profession – 2013
Time Allotted : 3 Hours
Full Marks : 70
** The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
** Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
GROUP – A : ( Multiple Choice Type Questions )
1. Choose the correct alternatives for any ten of the following : 10 × 1 = 10
i) Who among the following is considered as the founder ofthe appropriate technology movement ?
a) Michael Schumacher
b) Ralf Schumacher
c) Ernst Friedrich Schumacher
d) Joseph Alois Schumpeter.
ii) The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was introduced in the year
a) 1980 b) 1981
c) 1982 d) 1983.
iii) Anthropocentrism places …………….. at the centre of the universe.
a) human being b) robots
c) god d) sun.
iv) The development of assembly line can be attributed to
a) Ford Motor Company
b) Fiat Automobiles
c) Toyota Motor Corporation
d) Maruti Suzuki.
v) The author of the book “Small Is Beautiful : A study of economics as if people mattered” is
a) M. K. Gandhi
b) Ernst Friedrich Schumacher
c) Joseph Alois Schumpeter
d) Adam Smith.
vi) The Environment (Protection) Act was introduced in the year
a) 1984 b) 1985
c) 1986 d) 1987.
vii) Which of the following is an Instrumental Value ?
a) Satisfaction b) Peace and Harmony
c) Prosperity d) Truthfulness.
viii) Whistle Blowing and beyond means
a) disclose wrong doings of an organization
b) blowing the whistle when there is any problem in the industry
c) the aftermath of whistle blowing.
ix) Which one of the following is environment friendly ?
a) Atomic energy b) Coal energy
c) Wind energy d) Oil energy.
x) Application of science, technology and engineering has made mankind
a) a civilized and sociable person
b) uncivilised person
c) unsociable person
d) fall pray to foreignness.
xi) Reports of Club of Rome relate to
a) subscription for club membership
b) give clue to sustainable development
c) offers airfare to go to Rome
d) describe the legendary conquests of Rome.
xii) Whistle Blowing in ethics or environment refers to
a) some signal of crossing the limit
b) some indication of violating the ethics
c) some limits of causing pollution of environment
d) all of these.
GROUP – B : ( Short Answer Type Questions )
Answer any three of the following. 3 × 5 = 15
2. Discuss the problems of Man-Machine interaction. What is the impact of assembly line and automation ?
3. In what ways can an Indian citizen use renewable resources in his/her day-to-day activities ?
4. Write a brief note on any one of the following :
a) Energy crisis and sustainable development
b) Impact of transfer of technology in India.
5. What is eco-friendly technology ? Give a brief idea.
6. What are the risks of a whistle blower ?