Title :
Ethics: Knowing how to blow the whistle: Speaking out about an employer´s unethical practices may bring public esteem to the whistle blower, but the many possible pitfalls must be considered
Abstract :
An engineer working on a project for an employer knows of a technical condition in the design that appears to be dangerous or morally reprehensible. Should the engineer speak out? When? To Whom?
Keywords :
Companies; Engineering profession; Ethics; Industries; Law; Safety;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MSPEC.1981.6369814
