Paul Ledbetter is employed at Bluestone Ltd. as a manufacturing engineer. He regularly meets with vendors who
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Paul Ledbetter is employed at Bluestone Ltd. as a manufacturing engineer. He regularly meets with vendors who offer to supply Bluestone with needed services and parts. Paul discovers that one of the vendors, Duncan Mackey, like Paul, is an avid golfer. They begin comparing notes about their favorite golf courses. Paul says he’s always wanted to play at the Cherry Orchard Country Club, but since it is a private club, he’s never had the opportunity. Duncan says he’s been a member there for several years and that he’s sure he can arrange a guest visit for Paul. What should Paul do?
a. Paul should accept the invitation since he has always wanted to play there.
b. Paul should reject the invitation since it might adversely affect his business relationship with Duncan.
c. Paul should ask Duncan to nominate him for membership in the club.
d. Paul should ask his supervisor if it’s OK to accept Duncan’s invitation.
Use the Ethical Decision Matrix Table 1.1, which contains the six Fundamental Canons to respond to these ethical situations.
Table 1.1
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Exploring Engineering An Introduction to Engineering and Design
ISBN: 978-0123747235
2nd edition
Authors: Philip Kosky, George Wise, Robert Balmer, William Keat