MGT 401 Week 2 Discussion 2
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Read the article, "Are 787's Lithium-Ion Batteries Hazardous to Boeing's Health?" Assuming the technical problems with the batteries are factual, discuss the following:
The ethical issues in making the decision to retain the lithium-ion batteries.
At what level of management should such a decision be escalated?
What would you recommend that Boeing do next? Explain your reasoning
Ethics are the foundation of successful organization and its reputation has a significant impact on how consumers view the corporation. This 787 Lithium-Ion battery issue is a classic case of an organizations choice of profit over safety. I do not believe that Boeing made the right choice in lowering its ethical standards in order to save some money. Changing to the heavier nickel-cadmium batteries may have added...