please i need help with this problem. read this case study because it will help
ID: 3468179 • Letter: P
Question
please i need help with this problem. read this case study because it will help with answering the questions
Fork Life Operator Case Study
Engineering student Bryan Springer has a high paying summer job as a forklift operator. This job enables him to attend college without having to take out any student loans. He was now staring at a 50 gallon drum filled with used machine coolent, wondering what he should do.
Just moments ago, Bryan's supervisor, Max Morrison, told him to dump half of the used coolant down the drain. Bryan knew the coolant was toxic, and he mentioned this to Max. But Max was not swayed.
Max: The toxins settle at the bottom of the drum. If you pour out half and dilute it with tap water while you're pouring it, there's no problem.
Byran: I don't think that's going to work. Besides, isn't it against the law?
Max: Look, kid, I don't have time for chit-chat about a bunch of silly laws. If I spent my time worrying about every little regulation that comes along, I'd never get anything done -- and neither will you. Common sense is my rule. I just told you --Toxins settle at the bottom, and most of them will stay there. We've been doing this for years, and nothing's happened.
Byran: You mean no one's said anything about it? That doesn't mean the environment isn't being harmed.
Max: 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.
Byran: But....
Max: Butt nothing. Time to get off yours and do 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 used coolant. As Bryan stared at the drum, he pondered his options.
a) What options do you think he has?
b) What do you think he should do?
Note: Please Support your position with good discussion and at least one fundamental canon reference (general ethics positions). And explain why the option is available to Bryan or explain why you think he should pursue an option.
Given: Car A (having mass of mA) travels to the right with an initial speed of vA1. Car A then impacts a stationary car B (having a mass of mp). After impact, the two cars stick together. Find: The change in kinetic energy for the system of A and B together after the impact and resulting coupling. What fraction is this change to the initial kinetic energy of the system of A and B? VAIExplanation / Answer
a) According to environmental ethics, Bryan has the option of either refusing to do what he was asked to do or take action regarding it. The options for the actions that he could take could be raising this issue to higher authorities or could be even raising this issue to environmentalists and the government. Since he strongly believed against it, and he is intrinsically correct, he should not ideally go by the last option available, that is, obeying Max's orders.
b) Now, since his college expenditure is in question, he should let the higher authorities know his 'if and or' condition, and find out if any such monetary aid could be provided by them. If he does not get any support at that moment, then he should abide by Max's order and help himself get educated first. Bryan could then use his education, to take larger steps in curbing environmental pollution. After finishing his college, Bryan would be able to:
Related Questions
Navigate
Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.