US Parts
Educational ResourceAuthor:Pritchard, Michael
Abstract:
John Budinski, quality control engineer at Clarke Engineering, has a problem. Clarke contracted with USAWAY to supply a product subject to the requirement that all parts are made in the United States. Although the original design clearly specifies that all parts must satisfy this requirement, one of Clarke's suppliers failed to note that one of the components has two special bolts that are made only in another country. There is not time to design a new bolt if the terms of the contract are to be met. USAWAY is a major customer, and not meeting the deadline can be expected to have unfortunate consequences for Clarke.
Keywords:
Employer/Employee Relationships, Engineer/Client Relationships, Research and Practice, Workplace Ethics
Employer/Employee Relationships, Engineer/Client Relationships, Research and Practice, Workplace Ethics
Rights:
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Contributor:Pritchard, Michael
Language:
English
English
Publisher:
Online Ethics Center
Online Ethics Center
Published Date:
2006
2006
Notes:
Case Study / Scenario|Hypothetical / Fictional Case
