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Home Courses Ethical Dilemmas in Professional Engineering Course materials Readings 2.3.3 Assignment 1 part 1

2.3.3 Assignment 1 part 1

Course subject(s) Module 2. Whistle blowing

Reflect on the following two questions. The first is about your judgement of this case. The second is about what the KIVI code of conduct may say about it.

  1. According to your professional and moral values, did Engineer A fulfil her ethical obligation by informing City Administrator C and certain members of the city council of her concerns?  Give an argumentation for your judgement. 
  2. What would the KIVI code of ethics advise on this case? Which particular articles and/or clauses in this code support or contradict your judgement of Engineer A.

In your answer (around 250 words), mention particular articles and/or clauses and explain how they inform your verdict on this case. When you are finished, continue to the next page for the second part of this assignment.

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