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The Engineering Intern

Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: In this video case study by students at Kansas State University, an intern is asked to perform technical work that should be done by a licensed engineer. ...
Year: 2009
URL: http://www.youtube.com/user/enggethics#p/u/1/iukWWMp9M_8

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-04-01 11:33

Too Busy to Stamp : Engineering Ethics Skit

Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: In this case study by students of Kansas State University, a professional engineer asks one of his employees to stamp his approval on a set of plans that he does not have time to review before they go out to be mailed. ...
Year: 2009
URL: http://www.youtube.com/user/enggethics#p/u/8/TMEClC5dzRo

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-04-01 11:32

The Engineer's Moral Right to Reputational Fairness

Authors: McGinn, Robert E.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Science and Engineering Ethics
Abstract: This essay explores the issue of the moral rights of engineers. An historical case study is presented in which an accomplished, loyal, senior engineer was apparently wronged as a result of actions taken by his employer in pursuit of...
Year: 1995

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-07-14 16:55

I'd Rather be Fishing (Case 1039)

Authors: Lawson, William D.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A field technician, working for an environmental engineering firm, is sent out to conduct preliminary evaluation of a site. He takes samples from two drums on the property and calls his boss to give a preliminary report. The techn...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.niee.org/Case_of_the_Month/1039%20-%20I%27d%20Rather%20Be%20Fishing.doc
DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)1052-3928(2006)132:3(191)

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-08-04 15:25

Ye Olde Water Main (Case 1033)

Authors: Lawson, William D.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A small town needs to replace its existing water main, but cannot raise the funds. The State Department of Transportation (DOT) is planning a highway reconstruction project in the town. Because of personal reasons, the DOT enginee...
Year: 2004
URL: http://www.niee.org/Case_of_the_Month/1033%20-%20Ye%20Olde%20Water%20Main.doc
DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)1052-3928(2004)130:3(157)

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-08-04 12:43

Valley of Sorrow

Authors: Curtis, Stephanie ; Dawson, Paul ; Moyer, James ; Zall, Robert
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Dr. Howard Johnson has been collaborating with a large pharmaceutical company who has been a large funder of his research. He has been invited to be included in a discussion about the company's latest efforts to develop new compoun...
Year: 2004
URL: http://www.bioethics.iastate.edu/classroom/valleysorrow.html

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-08-26 10:07

Management's hat trick: Misuse of “engineering judgment” in the challenger incident

Authors: Herkert, Joseph R.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Science and Engineering Ethics
Abstract: This commentary on the Challenger Explosion focuses on the professional responsibility of NASA and Thiokol Managers to heed the warnings of their engineers, and their outright dishonesty in justifying their managerial decisions were...
Year: 1991
DOI: 10.1007/BF00382881

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-02 10:24

To Ship or Not to Ship: A Case Study in Industrial Ethics

Authors: Jordan, William ; Latcha, Michael A.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: As the quality control supervisor for a steel mill, you are asked to test each coil for stregnth, and verify that it meets the requirement of having a minimum yield strength of 60,000 psi. You must decide which of these coils to sh...
Year: 1995
URL: http://ethics.tamu.edu/Nsfcases/meen/2/mech02.htm

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-07 10:23

Stamping Inadequate Design : Engineering Ethics Skit

Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: In a video case study by students of Kansas State University, a younger engineer determines a design is inadequate and needs to be redesigned. His supervisor wants designs done immediately....
Year: 2008
URL: http://www.youtube.com/user/enggethics#p/u/14/Rwgt-KksSs8

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-04-01 11:32

Owning up to a Failure

Authors: Pritchard, Michael S.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Norm Nash represented R&M's "official position": the piece of equipment is all right. However, during the course of the meeting it becomes apparent to Walt Winters that the problem has to be R&M's. Should Walt say anything about thi...
Year: 1992
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/cms/12516.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-09-10 16:23

The Information Due to the Customer

Authors: Pritchard, Michael S.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: XYZ orders 5000 custom made parts from ABC for one of its products. When the order is originally made ABC indicates it will charge $75 per part. This cost is based in part on the cost of materials. After the agreement is completed, ...
Year: 1992
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/cms/12525.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-09-11 10:21

Shortage of Components or The Deadline

Authors: Pritchard, Michael S.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Ruskin Manufacturing has guaranteed Parker Products that it will deliver the complete order of small machines by the 10th of the month, a Friday. Parker had already extended its deadline once. This time, it insists, the date must be...
Year: 1992
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/cms/12513.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-09-10 16:05

Questing of Delegating Responsibilities or A Vacation

Authors: Pritchard, Michael S.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Dan Dorset had been looking forward to this trip for weeks. Once he was assigned to help Rancott install its equipment for Boulding, Inc., he arranged his vacation at a nearby ski resort. The installation would be completed on the 1...
Year: 1992
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/cms/12536.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-09-11 11:28

Marginal Environmental Returns

Authors: Jason Swoboda
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Joe, an engineer at a chemical company has realized that though the company is operating below the environmental standards set by the state, there has been significant environmental problems downstream of the plant outflow. He belie...
Year: 1995
URL: http://ethics.tamu.edu/Nsfcases/chem/3/chem03.htm

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-06 11:20

Nuclear Plant Heat Exchanger Problems

Authors: Reis, John C ; Wilhelmsen, August R ; Stormer, James D
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Alison Turner is a department manager at a commercial nuclear generating plant. She is also a member of the Plant Nuclear Safety Review Committee (PNSRC). A problem has come up with the heat exchangers, and she has been asked to vot...
Year: 1995
URL: http://ethics.tamu.edu/Nsfcases/meen/1/mech01.htm

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-07 10:19

Engineers and Management: The Challenge of the Challenger Incident

Authors: Werhane, Patricia H.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Journal of Business Ethics
Abstract: The author argues that in the Challenger explosion case, organizational structure, corporate culture, engineering and managerial habits, and role responsibilities precipitated events contributing to the Challenger disaster. At the s...
Year: 1991
DOI: 10.1007/BF00382880

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-08 14:09

Is Moonlighting or Donating Professional Engineering Services Ethical?

Authors: Lynch, Thomas W.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education & Practice
Abstract: Discusses some of the ethical implications of "moonlighting" for engineers, or providing professional services to individuals other than your primary employer, and the role the American Society of Civil Engineers' code of ethics pla...
Year: 1996
DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)1052-3928(1996)122:1(37)

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-07-14 13:42

Question of Delegating Responsibilities

Authors: Pritchard, Michael S.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Dan Dorset had been looking forward to this trip for weeks. Once he was assigned to help Rancott install its equipment for Boulding, Inc., he arranged his vacation at a nearby ski resort. The installation would be completed on the 1...
Year: 2010
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/Delegating.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-10-19 13:35

Code of Design Improvement

Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: WPI begins production and ships the first portion of the order to GFI on time. GFI, at this point, is very happy with the component and wants WPI to ship the final three quarters of the order as soon as feasible. As Philip is workin...
Year: 2010
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/wonder.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-10-19 13:35

Roger Boisjoly - The Challenger Disaster

Authors: Boisjoly, Roger
Publication Type: Web Article
Abstract: Roger Boisjoly discusses in seven sections his attempts to avert the launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Boisjoly has spent his entire career making well-informed decisions based on his understanding of and belief in a professio...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Topics/ProfPractice/Exemplars/BehavingWell/RB-intro.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-10-27 14:05

Air Bags

Authors: Unger, Stephen H.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A fictionalized case about an engineer who resigned rather than sign off on an ambiguous design....
Year: 1999
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/AirBags.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-10-27 15:41

Making Good Wafers Look Bad

Authors: Unger, Stephen H.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A fictionalized case about an engineer fired for refusing to fudge quality data in order to save money....
Year: 1999
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/Wafers.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-10-27 15:41

Better Communication between Engineers and Managers: Some Ways to Prevent Many Ethically Hard Choices

Authors: Davis, Michael
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Science and Engineering Ethics
Abstract: Using the Challenger disaster as an example, the author looks at some ways to improve communication between engineers. Frequent, two-way conversation, can often help prevent some of the ethical issues faced by professional engineer...
Year: 1997
DOI: 10.1007/s11948-997-0008-4

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-07-13 15:12

Heat Transfer Problem

Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: The case first asks students to calculate the heat transfer rate through a plane surface, a calculation that is useful in designing a wall. The student is then presented with a case study where they are asked to do this same calcula...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/HeatTransfer.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-06 11:55

Dissent about Quality or Larom

Authors: Pritchard, Michael S.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A new engineer fears voicing dissent at a meeting. Includes expert commentaries....
Year: 1992
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/cms/6233.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-09-11 09:11