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    The company provides many jobs in a small town where employment is scarce, and has developed a reputation for caring for employees and being responsible. However, its manufacturing process produces a by-product that flows into the town river, and some living near the river have reported illnesses, though the by-product currently violates no laws. The company must consider its ethical responsibility to the community's health versus its legal obligations and role as a major employer.

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    The company provides many jobs in a small town where employment is scarce, and has developed a reputation for caring for employees and being responsible. However, its manufacturing process produces a by-product that flows into the town river, and some living near the river have reported illnesses, though the by-product currently violates no laws. The company must consider its ethical responsibility to the community's health versus its legal obligations and role as a major employer.

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    Case Study 01

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    The company provides many jobs in a small town where employment is scarce, and has developed a reputation for caring for employees and being responsible. However, its manufacturing process produces a by-product that flows into the town river, and some living near the river have reported illnesses, though the by-product currently violates no laws. The company must consider its ethical responsibility to the community's health versus its legal obligations and role as a major employer.

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    MSE 4211

    Professional Ethics

    Case Study 01

    A manufacturing company provides jobs for many people in a small town where employment is not easy
    to find. The company has stayed in the town even though it could find cheaper workers elsewhere,
    because workers are loyal to the company due to the jobs it provides. Over the years, the company has
    developed a reputation in the town for taking care of its employees and being a responsible corporate
    citizen.

    The manufacturing process used by the company produces a by-product that for years has flown into
    the town river. The by-product has been considered harmless but some people who live near the river
    have reported illnesses. The by-product does not currently violate any anti-pollution laws.

    What are the issues of integrity, ethics and law posed in the case study? What options does the
    company have, and what should it do and why?

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