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Q2. Case: Mr. Kamal was a quality control inspector for Brown & Green a construction company that was building a nuclear plant for the Government. Mr. Kamal reported his company's failure to observe safety regulations specified by the government. He was unable to get his superior's support to address his concerns. He was fired from his job soon after on the grounds of poor performance as a safety inspector. While testifying before government regulators, Mr. Kamal received several threatening phone calls, and afterwards, he had difficulty finding work in his field. Mr. Kamal and his family suffered financial and social loss as a result of his whistle blowing. QA. a) What is whistle blowing? b) If you were to consider whistle blowing, what justifiable criteria would you take into account for whistleblowing?

Q2. Case: Mr. Kamal was a quality control inspector for Brown & Green a construction company that was building a nuclear plant for the Government. Mr. Kamal reported his company's failure to observe safety regulations specified by the government. He was unable to get his superior's support to address his concerns. He was fired from his job soon after on the grounds of poor performance as a safety inspector. While testifying before government regulators, Mr. Kamal received several threatening phone calls, and afterwards, he had difficulty finding work in his field. Mr. Kamal and his family suffered financial and social loss as a result of his whistle blowing. QA. a) What is whistle blowing? b) If you were to consider whistle blowing, what justifiable criteria would you take into account for whistleblowing?

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Q2. Case: Mr. Kamal was a quality control inspector for Brown & Green a construction company that was building a nuclear plant for the Government. Mr. Kamal reported his company's failure to observe safety regulations specified by the government. He was unable to get his superior's support to address his concerns. He was fired from his job soon after on the grounds of poor performance as a safety inspector. While testifying before government regulators, Mr. Kamal received several threatening phone calls, and afterwards, he had difficulty finding work in his field. Mr. Kamal and his family suffered financial and social loss as a result of his whistle blowing. QA. a) What is whistle blowing? b) If you were to consider whistle blowing, what justifiable criteria would you take into account for whistleblowing? QB. a) State the loyal agent argument discussed in the class and explain whether Mr. Kamal was a loyal or disloyal employees? b) Explain whether Mr. Kamal's acts were morally required? Is Whistle- blowing, incompatible with being a loyal agent? c)Should employees have freedom of conscience? QC. Suppose one of your friends seek you advise and said that “in the present times, when unethical environment is quite prevalent, individual attempts to stick to ethical principles may cause a lot of problems in one's career. It may also cause hardship to the family members as well as risk to one's life. Why should we not be pragmatic and follow the path of least resistance, and be happy with doing whatever good wesln?" What advise you will give to your friend? Resist or not to resist?
Transcribed Image Text:Q2. Case: Mr. Kamal was a quality control inspector for Brown & Green a construction company that was building a nuclear plant for the Government. Mr. Kamal reported his company's failure to observe safety regulations specified by the government. He was unable to get his superior's support to address his concerns. He was fired from his job soon after on the grounds of poor performance as a safety inspector. While testifying before government regulators, Mr. Kamal received several threatening phone calls, and afterwards, he had difficulty finding work in his field. Mr. Kamal and his family suffered financial and social loss as a result of his whistle blowing. QA. a) What is whistle blowing? b) If you were to consider whistle blowing, what justifiable criteria would you take into account for whistleblowing? QB. a) State the loyal agent argument discussed in the class and explain whether Mr. Kamal was a loyal or disloyal employees? b) Explain whether Mr. Kamal's acts were morally required? Is Whistle- blowing, incompatible with being a loyal agent? c)Should employees have freedom of conscience? QC. Suppose one of your friends seek you advise and said that “in the present times, when unethical environment is quite prevalent, individual attempts to stick to ethical principles may cause a lot of problems in one's career. It may also cause hardship to the family members as well as risk to one's life. Why should we not be pragmatic and follow the path of least resistance, and be happy with doing whatever good wesln?" What advise you will give to your friend? Resist or not to resist?
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