Case 24: fire detectors
Case 24:fire detectorsA Case Analysis by:Marife Compra
summary
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
