Underbidding the Job

Educational Resource
Author:Wujek, Joseph H.
Abstract:

A company underestimates the costs for detail design of a city's water supply system. Later, errors are discovered in the initial costs submitted to the city. Ethical issues arise due to this mistake and are complicated by the various circumstances discussed in the study.

Suitable for courses in construction, project management, engineering economics, and general introductory, levels 1-4.

Keywords:
Bidding Process, Engineer/Client Relationships, Research and Practice, Workplace Ethics
Rights:
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Language:
English
Publisher:
Online Ethics Center
Published Date:
2006
Related Links:
  • https://onlineethics.org/cases/numerical-design-problems-ethical-content/underbidding-job
    • Notes:

    Case Study / Scenario|Technical / Numerical Case

    Persistent Link:
    https://doi.org/10.18130/gbyp-8f52