Question: 5) Consider the following case: Jane is a mechanical engineer in a factory and one of her responsibilities is purchasing spare parts for a robotic

5) Consider the following case: Jane is a
5) Consider the following case: Jane is a mechanical engineer in a factory and one of her responsibilities is purchasing spare parts for a robotic welding machine in her factory. One day Jane accidentally meets Helen who is the sales representative of one of the suppliers providing spare parts for the robotic welding machine. Helen invites Jane to a bowling game where they meet with Helen's friend Bob. They decide to play the game with a bet of $30 in such a way that each player places a bet of $10 and the winner takes it all. Jane who loves bowling had never played with bets until that day, but enjoys the game very much and to her surprise at the end of the day she is the winner of the $30. The following week Helen calls Jane and invites her out to bowling game again. This time they go to a more expensive place to play bowling. That day two new friends of Helen, Michael and Kate also join the game. After a very pleasant afternoon Jane is again the winner of the game. Helen and Michael together pay the bill for the drinks they have had during the bowling game. The friendship of Jane and Helen continues with occasional bowling matches during the week-ends and increased stakes of the game. Jane is the winner of bowling games most of the time. After a period of 6 months Jane realizes that she has made a gain of S800 through the series of bowling matches. a) (10pts) What is the ethical problem which concerns Jane's behavior in this case. What can be the potential problems which she might face with in the future. Explain using your own words in 3-4 sentences. b) (5pts) Considering the behavior of Helen, can you identify from NSPE Code of Ethics IL Rules of Practice section, an item which is related with this case (please indicate item #and the first 6 words of the item). c) (10pts) What should have Jane done 6 months ago. Explain using your own words in 3 4 sentences

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