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Fire Detectors Case Study
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Case 24: fire detectors
Case 24:fire detectorsA Case Analysis by:Marife Compra
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Issues to think about Present market conditions Effects: Stimulate other companies Government to outlaw Type A detectors Jims company could still stay in business and holds the responsibility to respond to the safety and welfare of the publicchoices Current market conditions: Option 1 Ethical conditions: Option 2
Sections involved Section 2The engineer shall uphold at all times the dignity of engineering profession and shall protect it from misrepresentation
Jim viewed the issues in taking the responsibility as an engineer, not as the companys presidentSections involved Section 7The engineer shall mindful of the safety and convenience of the public at all times and shall make every effort to remedy or bring to the attention of his client or employer any dangerous defect in equipment or structures or dangerous conditions of operation which come to his knowledge
Jim seriously noted to manufacture Type B detectors
Recommendation/s Ethically-wise, OPTION 2 is a better choice. Market-wise, at first, OPTION 1 might be a good choice but in the long run, OPTION 2 might garner more effective and efficient results with regards to the product Additional opinion with regards to SECTION 7 is that, Jim can discuss the two options with his clients and explain the pros and cons for each under market and ethical conditionsThe end
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