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Ethical issues in engineering models: an operations researcher's reflections.

¹Department of Information Management and Center for Economic Research, Tilburg School of Economics and Management, Tilburg University, Postbox 90153, 5000 LE, Tilburg, The Netherlands. kleijnen@uvt.nl

Science and Engineering Ethics

|June 11, 2010

Summary

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Operations Research consultants explore ethical dilemmas in engineering simulations, emphasizing model validation and documentation. Addressing ethical concerns in modeling is crucial for responsible practice and stakeholder protection.

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Area of Science:

Operations Research
Engineering Ethics
Computer Simulation

Background:

Operations Research (OR) consultants encounter ethical questions in diverse engineering case studies.
These case studies, including nuclear waste, water management, and military tactics, utilize computer simulation models.
Ethical implications arise for modelers, clients, and the public.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of ethical considerations in Operations Research and engineering modeling.
To discuss the role and validation of assumptions in mathematical models.
To explore the use of computer simulations and experimental economics in studying ethical issues.

Main Methods:

Review of personal case studies involving Operations Research consultants.
Examination of codes of ethics across various disciplines.
Analysis of model validation, assumption documentation, and uncertainty analysis.
Discussion of ethical issues in military modeling and computer games.

Main Results:

Mathematical models can quantify ethical norms and values through optimization of performance measures.
Model assumption validation and documentation are critical for ethical practice.
Uncertainty analysis and the development of robust models are essential for managing risks.
Computer games and experimental economics offer tools for studying ethical dilemmas.

Conclusions:

Ethical considerations are integral to the application of Operations Research and computer simulation in engineering.
Rigorous model validation, transparent documentation, and uncertainty management are key to responsible modeling.
Further research into ethical issues in modeling can be facilitated through various computational tools and economic experiments.