Technology Development and Ethical Decision Making : Identity factors and Social Construction

Hersh, M.A. (2004) Technology Development and Ethical Decision Making : Identity factors and Social Construction. In: International Federation of Automatic Control Multitrack Conference on Advanced Control Strategies for Social and Economic Systems, Vienna, Austria, ISBN 10.3182/20050703-6-CZ-1902.02309

Abstract

This paper investigates the use of feedback block diagrams to explore the role and mechanisms behind gatekeeping and the relationships between identity, values and behaviour. Feedback block diagrams are also used to investigate the ways in which power dynamics impact on technological and social development. The models are introduced by a discussion of values and virtue ethics and the relationship between technology and society. In addition a model of behavioural and attitudinal change of individuals, organisations and societies is presented in terms of single, double, triple and quadruple loop action learning.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Hersh, Dr Marion
• Authors: Hersh, M.A.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Biomedical Engineering; College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
• ISBN: 10.3182/20050703-6-CZ-1902.02309