You are testing motorcycle helmets manufactured by a variety of your competitors. Your company has developed an inexpensive helmet with a liner that will withstand multiple impacts, but is less effective on the initial impact than your competitor’s. The Vice President of Sales is anxious to get this new helmet on the market and is threatening to fire you if you do not release it to the manufacturing division. What should you do?

a. Follow the vice president’s orders since he or she will ultimately be responsible for the decision.

b. Call a newspaper to “blow the whistle” on the unsafe company policies.

c. Refuse to release the product as unsafe and take your chances on being fired.

d. Stall the vice president while you look for a job at a different company.

Use the Ethical Decision Matrix Table 1.1, which contains the six Fundamental Canons to respond to these ethical situations.

Table 1.1

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Go Along with the Call a Appeal to Higher Management Quit Write Your Options NSPE Canons Į Newspaper Reporter Your State Decision Job Representative Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public. Perform services only in the area of your competence. Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner. Act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees. Avoid deceptive acts. Conduct yourself honorably.