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Now You Have It, Now You Don't (Case 1016)

Authors: Ronald E. Bucknam
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Your firm is selected for a municipal design project, however instead of awarding you the contract the city council politicians give the project to a firm with “connections.”...
Year: 2003
URL: http://www.niee.org/Case_of_the_Month/1016%20-%20Now%20You%20Have%20It%20Now%20You%20Don%27t.doc

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-08-03 15:28

Application of Code of Ethics to Non-U.S. Engineers

Authors: National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center ; National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: An engineer and member of international NSPE wonders whether he should engage in a practice which is legally acceptable in his country but against the code of ethics of NSPE. Includes references to the NSPE Code of Ethics, and a lin...
Year: 2006
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14326.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-19 10:02

A Real Case Involving the Protection of Confidential Data

Authors: American Sociological Association
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A graduate student of sociology is working on the development of radical social movements and works closely with members of an animal rights group as part of his graduate work. He asks a former research participant to house-sit for...
Year: 2009
URL: http://www.asanet.org/ethics/detail.cfm?id=Case99

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-01-19 16:42

Student Confidentiality

Authors: American Sociological Association
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A assistant sociology professor approaches a senior colleague who is leaving his students' graded term papers on a chair outside his office. She tells her senior colleague that this is a breach of student confidentiality and is in ...
Year: 2009
URL: http://www.asanet.org/ethics/detail.cfm?id=Case100

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-01-19 16:45

An Artful Dodger

Authors: Robert Ladenson
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: While trying to gain support for an exhibit of works by young British artists, Carl Y, the director of the museum, persuades a well known British art collector to make a large donation to help his museum put on the exhibit. During...
Year: 2000
URL: http://ethics.iit.edu/EEL/An%20Artful%20Dodger.pdf

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-03-23 15:12

Handling Bribes

Authors: Hanzlik, Jeremy
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A software engineer, working for a multinational corporation, creates some software that provides security for email documents. The engineer realizes that there is a federal law prohibiting the distribution of security algorithms an...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/CMS/profpractice/ppcases/numericalprob/encryption2.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-08-12 13:55

STELLAAAH!

Authors: Cox-White, Becky ; Brinkman, Anthony ; Althaus, Ruth Ann ; Connolly, Peggy ; Skipper, Robert Boyd
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Stella, a large Saint Bernard, drove her owner's neighbors crazy. Finally, the apartment building's co-op board ruled that if the owner could not keep Stella's exuberant bark under control, either Stella or the owner would have to g...
Year: 2004
URL: http://ethics.iit.edu/EEL/STELLAAAH.pdf

Biblio - KBL781 - 2011-01-10 15:34

ASME vs. Hydrolevel Corp

Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A summary of a conflict of interest case involving the professional society ASME and its decisions regarding boiler control equipment made by the Hydrolevel Corp....
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/ASME.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-08-12 12:49

Those Pesky Side-Reactions : A Case Study for Scientists and Engineers Developing Data in the Private Sector

Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: The characters in this dilemma case must balance personal financial considerations, their professional futures, and time constraints against ensuring that the new product they are proposing is safe. The case explores the issues surr...
Year: 2001
URL: http://sciencecases.lib.buffalo.edu/cs/collection/detail.asp?case_id=555&id=555

Biblio - KBL781 - 2011-02-15 11:51

Advise or Not Advise

Authors: Rabins, Michael J. ; Pritchard, Michael S. ; Harris, Charles E.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: When engineer Gregory Green is hired by an attorney to investigate the cause of a workplace accident that befell the attorney's client, Gregory is not invited to testify as an expert witness. Gregory is sure that they would win the ...
Year: 2000
URL: http://wadsworth.com/philosophy_d/templates/student_resources/0534605796_harris/cases/Cases/case57.htm

Biblio - KBL781 - 2011-02-22 15:02

Oil Spill

Authors: Harris, Charles E. ; Pritchard, Michael S. ; Rabins, Michael J.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Peter has worked with Bigness Oil Company's local affiliate for several years, and has established a strong, trusting relationship with Jesse, manager of the local facility. Jess has recently recommended Peter be retained as the cor...
Year: 2000
URL: http://wadsworth.com/philosophy_d/templates/student_resources/0534605796_harris/cases/Cases/case45.htm

Biblio - KBL781 - 2011-02-22 15:05

A Matter of Principle

Authors: Robert Ladenson
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Ms. Corrine Worthen, a registered nurse, protested against assignment to perform kidney dialysis upon a terminally ill patient who was a double amputee after she was convinced that the procedure was more harmful the beneficial to th...
Year: 2000
URL: http://ethics.iit.edu/EEL/A%20Matter%20of%20Principle.pdf

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-03-23 15:10

Relations with a Patient

Authors: Robert Ladenson ; Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions, Illinois Institute of Technology
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: From September through December of 1993 Nancy Smith, a young architect (29) with a leading local firm, had psychotherapy sessions twice a week with Dr. Bruce Brown, a licensed therapist. She discontinued therapy with Dr. Brown at th...
Year: 1997
URL: http://ethics.iit.edu/EEL/Relations%20with%20a%20Patient%20.pdf

Biblio - Anonymous - 2011-08-05 16:01

Australian Computer Society Code of Ethics Project (Part 1)

Authors: Australian Computer Society
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: This is a collection of case studies developed by the Australian Computer Society dealing with all aspects of professional ethics. The short cases are accompanied by references to corresponding provisions of the ACS Code of Ethics....
Year: 2004
URL: http://www.acs.org.au/publication/docs/ACS_CaseStudiesFinal.pdf

Biblio - Anonymous - 2011-09-12 16:41

Selling Part an Art Museum's Collection to Preserve the Rest

Authors: Robert Ladenson ; Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions, Illinois Institute of Technology
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: You are the recently appointed director of a private art museum with one of the finest art collections in the United States. The museum has been losing money steadily for several years, and now has a deficit of over $500,000. The mu...
Year: 1996
URL: http://ethics.iit.edu/EEL/Art%20Museum.pdf

Biblio - Anonymous - 2011-08-02 13:31