SS ETHICS Read the case and answer the question below. The GM Switch Case In 2001, General Motors (GM) engineers first detected an ignition switch defect during pre-production testing the Saturn lon and recognized the same defect three years later in the Chevrolet Cobalt. An engineer recommended redesigning the switch in 2005, but upper management advised against it because of cost. A few months later the first fatality due to the defect occurred. The switch engineer then redesigned the switch without informing the management, Although the engineer's unapproved change was appreciated, defective models remained on the road. By 2013, GM attributed at least 13 deaths and 31 crashes to the ignition switch defect. In 2014, a few weeks after a new CEO was hired GM finally notified the government regulators that the defect existed in 619122 cars. A series of recalls were initiated, totalling to 30 million cars worldwide. GM was initially fined 35 million for the delay in reporting the problem. Litigation by victims led GM setting aside 625 million in victim compensation. By 2016, GM had paid 6 billion in fines, lawsuit settlements and recall costs with additional litigations costs mounting. When questioned by the media about those who died the engineer broke down and cried and then defended his actions by saying "I did my job the best! could 1 How have unethical behaviours increased GM's costs? Explain at least 3 costs mentioned in the case Your answer should be at least 125 words. (REFER TO THE CASE AND THE BOOK CONCEPTS) (6 MARKS) F4 FS O F7 FB 3 %. 4 5 & co 7 8 9 9