In: Psychology
Tom was named the department manager of a large new chemical processing unit to be designed and constructed. During the course of his work, Tom suggested to the project designer an alteration to the design that considerably improved safety. After Tom's suggestion has been successfully implemented, Tom was offered a very nice fishing trip to South America by his upper manager for his solution. Should Tom accept the fishing trip? Discuss why or why not tom should accept or decline the gift? Is it bribe or not and why? Write the related NSPE code(s) of ethics.
Should Tom accept the fishing trip?
Yes, Tom should accept the fishing trip.
Discuss why or why not tom should accept or decline the
gift?
The fishing trip that is being offered to Tom is not a bribe.
Reasons:
Is it bribe or not and why?
It is not a bribe because:
Write the related NSPE code(s) of ethics.
Related NSPE code of ethics:
Engineers, in the fulfillment of their professional duties, shall: