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The Fetid Favor Fiasco (Case 1007)

Authors: Ronald E. Bucknam
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: The architect in a state college town hears that a local contractor working on a project at the university is using men and materials from that project to build a garage at the home of one of the project managers employed by the uni...
Year: 1999
URL: http://www.niee.org/Case_of_the_Month/1007%20-%20The%20Fetid%20Favor%20Fiasco.doc

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-08-03 10:50

Expert Impartiality: A Thing of the Past? (Case 1004)

Authors: Ronald E. Bucknam
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: An engineering consultant for a plaintiff is found to be cohabiting with the plaintiff’s attorney, and alleging to be an impartial expert witness....
Year: 1998
URL: http://www.niee.org/Case_of_the_Month/1004-Expert%20Impartiality.doc
DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)1052-3928

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-08-03 09:59

The Learning Tower: A Timely Dilemma (Case 1001)

Authors: National Institute for Engineering Ethics
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: An out-of-state engineering expert provides services to preclude an immanent disaster, and is fined for his efforts....
Year: 1998
URL: http://www.niee.org/Case_of_the_Month/1001-The%20Leaning%20Tower.doc
DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)1052-3928

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-08-03 09:47

Where the Green Grass Grows

Authors: National Institute for Engineering Ethics
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: An employee from one firm moonlights for a second firm, then moves to it, taking most of the original firm’s staff with him over a weekend....
Year: 1998
URL: http://www.niee.org/Case_of_the_Month/1002-Where%20the%20Green%20Grass%20Grows.doc
DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)1052-3928

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-08-03 09:56

Engineers' role in sustainable development: Considering cultural dynamics

Authors: Morey, NC ; McIsaac, GF
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: JOURNAL OF PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION AND PRACTICE
Abstract: The authors discuss the different some ideas about sustainable development and consider the implications for the culture of engineering. Specifically, they argue that, because the future is uncertain, promoting a variety of approach...
Year: 1998

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-09-14 13:16

Environmental Challenges for Engineers

Authors: Carroll, W. J.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice
Abstract: The challenge facing the engineering profession is to design in a manner that protects the environment and promotes sustainable development: To meet this challenge, the profession has to emphasize the necessity for all engineers to...
Year: 1995

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-09-14 13:03

In-Line Engineering: Over-the-Line Financial Planning

Authors: Dohms, Peter H. ; Lawson, William D.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Sam, Sliderule, the owner of In-Line Engineering, is looking to retire and would like to sell his business to his employees. However, in the past few months his company has been facing stiff competition from another engineering firm...
Year: 2005
DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)1052-3928

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-08-03 11:35

In-Line Engineering - A Study in Creative Corporate Financing (Part 2) (Case 1036)

Authors: Lawson, William D. ; Dohms, Peter H.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Part 1 of this case presented the full text of the case study and a summary of the results from an online opinion survey about Sam’s potential actions. Noting that differences exist in respondent opinion about the legality and ethi...
Year: 2005
URL: http://www.niee.org/Case_of_the_Month/1036%20Part%202%20-%20In%20Line%20Engineering.doc
DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)1052-3928(2005)131:3(172)

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-08-04 14:37

In-Line Engineering - A Study in Creative Corporate Financing (Part 1) (Case 1036)

Authors: Dohms, Peter H. ; Lawson, William D.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: In-Line Engineering has been in business in the Midwestern United States for over 30 years, and the company’s owner, Sam Sliderule, P.E., wants to sell the business to his employees and gracefully retire. This is challenge enough, ...
Year: 2005
URL: http://www.niee.org/Case_of_the_Month/1036%20Part%201%20-%20In-Line%20Engineering.doc
DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)1052-3928(2005)131:3(172)

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-08-04 14:23