Volkswagon Emissions Scandal and Disaster Relief ethics case study

Whether it is a humanitarian crisis or an intentional decision to circumvent regulations, it is clear that engineers must take into account particular ethical considerations when working on international projects.

By reviewing the case studies, you gain a better understanding of the week’s content. This week’s case studies are Volkswagon Emissions Scandal and Disaster Relief. Review case study thoroughly, choose one and be sure to summarize the facts and main points in your journal entry.

For your Journal Entry Assignment, submit a 3- 4 page reflection responding to the following:

Part 1

Briefly summarize the case you chose focusing on the ethical issues that occurred and reference the code that existed at that time and/or for the country in question - this summary provides the foundation for how you have interpreted what existed and how decisions were made by the people involved in these tragic accidents

Part 2 - Note: Please base your responses only on the time period of the case.

Analyze the case keeping in mind the following: political climate, employment situation, economic issues, culture, gender and social issues, as well as the professional hierarchy in place at that time

Provide an explanation as to why the event(s) occurred and what processes may or may not have been followed at that time

Explain ethical ramifications based on the code you noted in Part 1

Remember to "close out the case" which means summarize how the case concluded (who or what was responsible, was restitution made, what were the lessons learned) - you must remember to "close out the case" because these tragic accidents are based on human error and your audience will want to know how the situation was "fixed" or resolved

Part 3

Explain lessons learned from your selected case study and how new regulations, codes, and practices (ethics hotlines, whistleblowing protections, etc.) may prevent future accidents

Explain how the lessons learned from your selected case study influence the ethics of today and suggest how business practices can be improved

Explain what processes are in place in your company, or a company with which you are familiar, and/or what new measures may be implemented

Article Writing Article Rewriting Technical Writing Engineering

Project ID: #26784396

About the project