You are required to write a paper on Ethics and Ethical Behavior as it relates to the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. The paper content should be based on the concepts of ethics and ethical behavior as discussed in class and within the framework of the article entitled “The Fifty-Nine Story Crisis” about the design flaws in the Citicorp Tower and the ramifications of the actions taken by the different parties.
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Discuss the ethical dilemmas and behavior of:
- William J. LeMessurier, Structural Engineer
Base your discussions of LeMessurier’s behavior on the six-step process for making an ethical decisions that were discussed in the Ethics in Constructionlecture.
NOTE: Your paper should include the following SECTIONS at a minimum (use section headers): (-10% if you don’t follow format)
- Introducing the character and his role in the events of the Citicorp incident;
- Identifying and discussing the ethical dilemma(s) that faced Mr. LeMessurier;
- Gathering and state the facts related to the identified ethical dilemma(s);
- Listing the options Mr. LeMessurier could take;
- Discussing the application and results of the action already by the character; and
- Describing the expected turn in events if LeMessurier took a different course of actionthat described in the article.
Example:
1. Introducing the character: William LeMessurier was the…
2. The ethical dilemma:
3. The facts:
4. The options:
5. …etc.
The paper must be well-written, concise. The paper should also be well organized and free from spelling and grammar mistakes. Limit paper to two (2) single spaced pages. Students are required to use headings/subheadings and proper formatting to make it easier for the reader to follow the line of thought. The grading of the paper will be based on its: technical content, writing style, and organization.
The paper will be processed through TurnItIn to verify the authenticity and originality of the work submitted as the student’s own.
Do not copy from another student’s paper or use the internet to find a previous paper. Turnitin will identify it, and FLAG it. You will get a zero (0) grade, and disciplinary action. (Not a wise move, this is an assignment on Ethics!)
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