Use of Another's Project Study -- NSPE Case No. 77-5

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Author:Anonymous
Abstract:

This case covers the pursuit of a contract and use of a study authored by a competing firm. It raises questions about the limits that are required in order to keep competition for a contract fair. This is a historical case reviewed by the NSPE Board of Ethical Review in 1977.

Keywords:
Bidding Process, Confidentiality, Ethics and Society, Law and Public Policy, Research and Practice, Social Responsibility, Workplace Ethics
Rights:
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Language:
English
Publisher:
Online Ethics Center
Published Date:
2006
Notes:

Case Study / Scenario