BCN$3027,$ Assignment on Ethics

Subject: CitiCorp Center$/$Design Flaws

Answer the following questions:

$1.$ Based on the resources in module $6,$ explain why this case presents an ethical dilemma. Who$/$Where is the ethical dilemma?

This case presents an ethical dilemma because

$2.$ Who is Diane Hartley, and what is her role in this case? Be specific.

$3.$ As a responsible engineer, what actions can Joel S$.$ Weinstein take in response to Diane Hartley's concern about the increased stresses due to quartering winds?

$4.$ Did gender biases influence William LeMessurier or Joel S$.$ Weinstein's reactions to Diane Hartley? If so$,$ how so$?$ If not, why do you think so$?$

$5.$ Should the Contractor that changed the welds to bolts be held liable for anything? Explain your answer.

$6.$ In this case, who bears responsibility overall? Answer from different perspectives and explain the reasons for your answers.

$7.$ When solving an Ethical situation, what are steps to take to address it$?($From lecture materials$)$