Bryan Springer has a high-paying summer job as a forklift operator, which enables him to attend college without having to take out any student loans.He is now staring at a fifty-gallon drum filled with used machine coolant.

Just moments ago, Bryan's supervisor, Max Morrison, told him to dump half of the used coolant down the drain.Bryan knows the coolant is toxic, and he has already mentioned this to Max.But Max was not swayed.He insisted, "The toxins settle at the bottom of the drum.If you pour out half and dilute with tap water while you're pouring it, there's no problem."

Bryan was not convinced, adding that Max's solution to the problem was against the law.But Max responded even more angrily:

"You aren't one of those "environmentalists," are you?You college guys spend too much of your time in the ivory tower.It's time to get real - and get on with the job.You know, you're very lucky to have a good-paying job like this kid.In three months you'll be back in your cozy college.Meanwhile, how many other college kids do you think there are out there wondering if they'll be able to afford to go back - kids who'd give their eye teeth to be where you are right now?

Max then left, fully expecting Bryan to dump the use coolant.Bryan knows he is in danger of losing his job and jeopardizing his chances of returning to college in the fall.He wonders what he should do.

1.What actions should be taken?A moral judgment is made on the rightness or wrongness of the behavior in question.This includes selection and implementation of an alternative, along with justification why this was chosen over alternative courses of action.Key considerations are the ethical evaluation and the practical constraints.