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5.02am on Friday 30 July 2010

Poll: Whistleblowing

How would you resolve these ethical dilemmas?

"I am a carpenter working on a home with an £1m construction budget.  Due to the poor work of the painting subcontractor, an old friend of my bosses, the paint has not properly adhered.

The boss will not inform the home-owner, and we employees were told to avoid making this mistake apparent. Should I risk my job and inform the owner?  Am I an accomplice to an unethical act or just an employee following instructions?"

This poll is now closed. The results are displayed below.

Question

Should the carpenter blow the whistle or keep his head down?

Results (total 10 votes)

  • He should tell the home-owner even if he risks losing his job.
    70% (7 votes)
  • He should keep quiet, it's not his business
    30% (3 votes)

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