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Slacking off at Work

Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A video case study by students at Kansas State University in which an engineer is watching March Madness during work hours. ...
Year: 2008
URL: http://www.youtube.com/user/enggethics#p/u/12/l_OW3Xmd2zI

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

New Supervisor Policies or Containers

Authors: Pritchard, Michael S.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Chief engineer of Axtell's Installation Division, Howard Hanson implements a new policy which may be necessary. A situation arises for two engineers which makes them question how necessary the policy is....
Year: 1992
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/cms/12512.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-09-10 15:50

Dealing with a Costly Error or On the Job

Authors: Pritchard, Michael S.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: What to do when old friendship gets in the way of decision making. Includes expert commentaries....
Year: 1992
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/cms/7938.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-09-10 16:53

Leaking Waste Containers, or Waste Disposal

Authors: Pritchard, Michael S. ; Jaksa, James A.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: ABC's chemical waste is stored in a warehouse at an off-site location. While inspecting the warehouse, engineer Scott Lewis notices several leaking drums. Includes expert commentaries....
Year: 1992
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/cms/12537.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-09-11 11:34

Informing Employees about Layoffs or Layoffs

Authors: Pritchard, Michael S.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Tony decides to wait until after Christmas to inform the workers that they will be laid off and must deal with some problems as one worker finds out before the holiday. Includes expert commentaries....
Year: 1992
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/cms/12523.aspx

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

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

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

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

Water, Water Everywhere (Case 1014)

Authors: Ronald E. Bucknam
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: You are requested by a vice-president in your firm to make the results of a study for a public agency available to other interested private parties before the report is made public by the agency. ...
Year: 2003
URL: http://www.niee.org/Case_of_the_Month/1014%20-%20Water,%20Water%20Everywhere.doc

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-08-03 14:21

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

Charles Tang - Case 1 of Cases of Discrimination against Asian Americans

Authors: Chen, Stephen
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A case describing obstacles faced by an Asian American in the workforce, as he contributes to his company but sees his co-workers being promoted more quickly then himself....
Year: 2009
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/CharlesTang.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-10-22 14:15

Using Company Resources or The Borrowed Tools

Authors: Pritchard, Michael S. ; Jaksa, James A.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: XYZ Corporation permits its employees to borrow company tools. Engineer Al House took full advantage of this privilege. He went one step further and ordered tools for his unit that would be useful for his home building projects even...
Year: 1992
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/cms/12509.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-09-10 15:11

Drinking in the Workplace

Authors: Pritchard, Michael S.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Branch, Inc. has been losing ground to its competitors in recent years. Concerned that substance abuse may be responsible for much of Branch's decline, the company has just adopted a policy that imposes sanctions on those employees ...
Year: 1992
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/cms/12515.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-09-10 16:14

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

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

Company Interests and Employee Involvement in Community or Parkville

Authors: Zacker, David ; Pritchard, Michael S.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Elizabeth Dorsey is an engineer at CDC, Inc. and is caught in a difficult situation when CDC plans are in opposition to a community group which she is a part of. Includes expert commentaries....
Year: 1992
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/cms/12524.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-09-11 10:13

The Peter/Paul Dilemma (Case 1005)

Authors: Ronald E. Bucknam
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: You are told by your boss to work on one project, and to charge the time spent to another client’s project. ...
Year: 1998
URL: http://www.niee.org/Case_of_the_Month/1004-Expert%20Impartiality.doc

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-08-03 10:06

The Coercive Contribution Conundrum (Case 1006)

Authors: Ronald E. Bucknam
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Given an unexpected bonus before a local election, it is suggested strongly that you contribute the money to a candidate likely to provide contracts to the firm you work for if elected....
Year: 2003
URL: http://www.niee.org/Case_of_the_Month/1006%20-%20Coercive%20Contribution%20Conundrum.doc

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-08-03 10:41

Minority Contracts in Engineering

Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A case in which one company has a surprisingly close relationship to a sub-contracting company, and the boundaries between the two may be compromised....
Year: 2010
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/MinorityContracts.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-10-19 13:34

Flight is also Risky

Authors: Unger, Stephen H.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A fictionalized case about an engineer who was indicted after he resigned from a company rather than turn them in for an illegal testing procedure....
Year: 1999
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/FlightIsRisky.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-10-27 15:40

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

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

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

Forced Sex Accusation

Authors: Pritchard, Michael S. ; Harris, Charles E. ; Rabins, Michael J.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: This case describes a real life incident where an engineer filed a lawsuit against her employer claiming that her superiors pressured her to have sex with a Pentagon offical so the company could get millions of dollars in governmen...
Year: 2000
URL: http://wadsworth.com/philosophy_d/templates/student_resources/0534605796_harris/cases/Cases/case37.htm

Biblio - KBL781 - 2011-02-22 15:04