Whistle-Blowing
...case study regarding whistle-blowing in a corporate environment revolving an environmental pollution issue. The purpose of this study is to take a pro- disclosure position in the case presented. The main topics of discussion are:
The case at hand, The presenting factions, and The ethical Position.
Session Eight Final Assignment:
Members of the board: Memo,
The case at Hand:
Recently, one of our environmental inspectors was doing an audit and discovered a discrepancy in the records. Upon investigation of the situation it was found that our employee had Intentionally falsified logs and improperly disposed of contaminated vessel waste. In light of this situation to us, the board, three factions for handling the issue has arisen.
The presenting Factions:
“Faction one argues that since there is no legal duty to disclose, FLL should not disclose. Faction one argues that FLL has taken corrective action and that there is nothing that can be done about past practices. Faction one favors allowing the Plant Manager to take an early buy-out and retire early, thereby ensuring his silence” (Holy Family Materials 2006).
“Faction two would be happy to side with Faction one except for the fact that Faction two members are concerned that this matter will get out no matter what” (Holy Family Materials 2006). Faction two also indicates the concern that this issue may get out no matter what..
“Faction three argues that Faction one is wrong to assume that nothing can be done about the harm from past practices. Faction three notes that if the information is divulged, the disposal sites that accepted the inappropriate material might be able to locate, remove and properly dispose of the inappropriate material before it completely leaks from the vessels into the environment.
While these costs would be...
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