Employer/Employee Relationships

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

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

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

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

Authors: Lawson, William D.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: The executive secretary of a Public Works department has worked above and beyond the requirements of her job for many years, but due to personal and health problems is no longer fulfilling her position responsibilities. The Directo...
Year: 2003
URL: http://www.niee.org/Case_of_the_Month/1029%20-%20Between%20A%20Buck%20.doc
DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)1052-3928(2003)129:3(119)

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)

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)

Authors: Ronald E. Bucknam
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: As a student engineer on a construction project, you happen to see several of the contractors placing items in the back of the resident engineer’s pickup at the end of work on Fridays....
Year: 2003
URL: http://www.niee.org/Case_of_the_Month/1024%20-%20Santa%20in%20the%20Summer.doc
DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)1052-3928(2002)128:3(107)

Authors: Ronald E. Bucknam
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A engineer employee under your supervision on a construction project develops an apparently very close relationship with the contractor’s daughter and it falls to you to handle the situation without creating obstacles to your rapid ...
Year: 2003
URL: http://www.niee.org/Case_of_the_Month/1019%20-%20It%27s%20Just%20the%20Nearness%20of%20Who.doc

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

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

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

Authors: Pritchard, Michael S. ; Douglas, Roscoe A.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: At T&D Manufacturing, the procedure to obtain needed tooling is to have the tools designed in house by company tool engineers. When the design is approved, part prints and specifications are mailed to at least three approved outside...
Year: 1992
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/cms/12520.aspx

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

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

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

Authors: Pritchard, Michael S.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Science and Engineering Ethics
Abstract: Discusses Michael Davis's article, "Better Communication between Engineers and Managers" and points out the important way in which open communication between managers and engineers can help organizations catch ethical issues early b...
Year: 1997
DOI: 10.1007/s11948-997-0009-3

Authors: Fanlight Productions ; Films, Atlantis
Publication Type: Audiovisual
Abstract: Looks at the dilemma faced by a young engineer whose loyalties to family, employer, and fellow workers come into conflict with his professional judgement. Examines the problem of whether it is right to just do your job and leave the...
Year: 1985

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Authors: Mark Holtzapple
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: This is a set of numerical problems that focuses on the ethical issues presented in the film, Gilbane Gold. As the story unfolds, the engineering the video focuses on becomes a whistleblower when he discovers that the computer chip...
Year: 1995
URL: http://ethics.tamu.edu/Nsfcases/chem/5/chem05.htm

Authors: National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review ; National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A firm agrees to hire a recent graduate, then rescinds the offer several days after the student has informed other firms that he is no longer available for hire. Includes references to the NSPE Code of Ethics, and a link to the orig...
Year: 2006
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14314.aspx

Authors: National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center ; National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A local company wants to hire a convicted engineer who is in prison for illegally receiving funds from the governmental program. Includes references to the NSPE Code of Ethics, and a link to the original case brought before NSPE's B...
Year: 2006
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14321.aspx

Authors: National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review ; National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A group of engineers leave their employer to start their own firm. As the new firm contacts clients from its former employer, each firm casts doubt on the capability of the other firm to provide competent services. Includes referenc...
Year: 2006
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14322.aspx

Authors: McConnell, Malcolm
Publication Type: Book
Year: 1987

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Authors: National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review ; National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: An example of why signing off on one's drawings is essential to responsible engineering. Includes references to the NSPE Code of Ethics, and a link to the original case brought before NSPE's Board of Ethical Review....
Year: 2006
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14316.aspx

Authors: National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review ; National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: An engineer actively participates in professional and technical societies. This participation accords with the policy of the engineer's employer, but the engineer's immediate supervisor tries to block or prevent some of these activi...
Year: 2006
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14317.aspx