Project leadership ethics

Case study scenario: you are a project manager at a large construction company.$$buildright inc$.$ you are responsible for overseeing a complex infrastructure project that involves building a new highway. The project has a budget of $$50$ million and is expected to take two years to complete. You have a diverse team of engineers, contractors and laborers working on the project.

Important background information

$$ The project is important to the community, as it will alleviate traffic congestion and improve transportation in the region.

$$ There is intense competition in the construction industry, and your company is eager to secure more contracts by completing the project on time and under budget.

$$ The project has been delayed due to unforeseen weather conditions, and you are facing pressure from senior management to accelerate the construction schedule.

$$ During a project team meeting, one of your contractor, Alex, privately disclose that some subcontractors are cutting corners and using subpar materials to meet tight deadlines.

Question $1$

Part $1$: a $.$ identify the ethical dilemmas and conflicts of interest present in the case study

b$.$ analyse the potential consequences of unethical behaviour on the project, the community and the company.

c$.$ discuss the role of the project leadership in upholding ethical standards and promoting ethical behaviour within the project team.

Question $2$

Part $2$: a$.$ determine the most ethical course of action for addressing the ethical issues in the case study.

b$.$ provide a step by step plan for making ethically sound decision and promoting ethical leadership with the project team

c$.$ consider the ethical responsibilities towards various stakeholders, including the project team, the company and end users.

Question $3$

Part $3$ : reflection and recommendations

a$.$ Reflect on the personal and professional ethical challenges you may face as a project leader in similar situations.

b$.$ Recommend strategies for fostering an ethical project leadership culture within buildright inc. to prevent future ethical dilemmas