Session T4B Special Session - Henry’s Daughters: A New Engineering Ethics Movie Michael C. Loui (Facilitator), Jimmy H. Smith, Joseph R. Herkert, and Steven P. Nichols loui@illinois.edu, jimmy.smith@ttu.edu, joseph.herkert@asu.edu, s.nichols@mail.utexas.edu Abstract – The National Institute for Engineering Ethics has produced a new movie, Henry’s Daughters, to aid in teaching professional ethics in engineering. The movie highlights ethical issues at both individual and societal levels. In this
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The movie Regarding Henry can be seen as a study of a person’s journey from Id to Superego. Henry Turner is a high-powered wealthy lawyer in New York City who treats his snobby wife Sarah and his sensitive daughter Rachel with the same harshness as he does those who oppose him in court. One night he goes out to buy some cigarettes and is shot in the head during a robbery. After surgery, Henry is unable to talk, move, or remember his former life. But with the help of a physical therapist, he begins
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Out of these marriages Henry’s wives conceived two daughters and one son. King Edward VI, Queen Mary I, and Queen Elizabeth I were Henry’s only children. Catherine Howard and Anne Boleyn were beheaded and were also first cousins. Some of Henry's wives worked in one of his other wives' service. This service would usually be ladies in waiting. Anne Boleyn worked in Catherine of Aragon's service. Jane Seymour worked in Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn’s service. Catherine Howard worked in Anne of
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Tech University’s National Institute for Engineering Ethics released an ethics dvd entitled Henry’s Daughters. This 32-minute film dramatizes a case study involving numerous ethical dilemmas and concerns and is supplemented by discussion questions and other training materials designed to make the dvd an effective educational tool. This month’s column focuses on one of the situations depicted in Henry’s Daughters and explores the questions it raises from the perspective of ASCE’s Code of Ethics. SITUATION:
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In the movie Henry's Daughters, the actions of several characters break the code of ethics as defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). As Henry's daughters Julie and Laura compete against one another for the SANSHANDS contract sponsored by the Department of Transportation, both sides commit ethical violations. Also, the father Henry, who is a powerful lobbyist with many connections in the industry, makes serious ethical violations himself. As a result of his decisions
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Roman Emperor. His wife Catherine was Ferdinand of Aragon’s Daughter, King Henry’s sister Mary married Louis the 12th of France, and the Holy Roman Emperor Charles the 5th was Catherine’s Nephew.” (http://www.royal.gov.uk) King Henry the 8th was a very powerful man; anything he wanted he was able to get. When Pope Clemet the 7th wouldn’t allow him to annul his marriage with Catherine to marry Anne Boleyn, King
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The film Henry’s daughters covers a wide range of ethical issues that can be experienced in and out of the work environment. The following are a list of ethical issues witnessed in this film in order of importance (highest to lowest). 1. The sexual harassment issue experienced by Julie from her co-worker, as well as the “ogling” she faced 2. Henry using favors to influence decision-making to benefit himself without consideration of external parties involved, including both his daughters. He should
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__________________________________________ Instructions; View the movie on Henry’s Daughters in the e-learning under Content. After the viewing movie, prepare a written response to the questions below. (Length: 3 to 4 pages without the cover page; 1.5 space; 12 point type; 1 inch margins) _________________________________________________________________________________________ 1. List the ethical issues you observed in Henry’s Daughters. 2. From your personal perspective, prioritize these ethical issues
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England's power by claiming that England held the balance of power between them. His chief minister, Wolsey, the humanist, wanted the glory of international diplomacy but wished to avoid the waste of war. His quest for peace, helped to dampen Henry’s martial ambitions. During Wolsey’s period of high office, England only went to war once – in 1523. Wolsey probably spent more time on foreign affairs than on domestic issues. Relations with France 1513 War with France: Why? Henry
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eventually married his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, who was once betrothed to Arthur, his oldest brother. Catherine, being the daughter of the Spanish king and queen, was a contributing factor as to why Henry agreed to join Catherine in matrimony, for Henry could remain in relations with Spain (Ford 18). Catherine and King Henry VIII gave birth to a daughter, Mary. This was unacceptable to King Henry because he anticipated continuing his family’s name on the throne for generations to come
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