Case Study $1$: The Faulty Fire Alarm System. $(5$ Marks$)$

Scenario:

The company "Acme$-$Fire$-$Safety$-$Systems" is awarded a contract to install fire alarms in a new high$-$rise apartment building. During the final inspection, the lead engineer, John Roberts, discovers a malfunction in the fire alarm system. The system fails to detect smoke properly in certain areas of the building. John knows delaying the occupancy permit will cause significant financial hardship for the developer.

Questions:

Analyse the potential consequences of each option for:

John

Acme$-$Fire$-$Safety$-$Systems

the building developer

the tenants

John needs to discuss this issue with his supervisor. Describe a communication strategy John can use to raise his concerns ethically and effectively.