Discovering Leaks in the Primary Seal: Consult Personal Advisors
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Question:
What is the problem confronting Boisjoly here? The shuttle
is already behind schedule, and the leaks in the primary seal
in Flight 51C in January 1985 occurred during the worst
temperature change in Florida history -- hardly everyday
conditions. Which of the following actions would be appropriate
to take at this point?
Answer: Consult personal advisors.
Consulting personal advisors is always acceptable except
when faced with an emergency -- which this is not. Consulting
those who know you well and whom you trust is a particularly
good idea when you need to do something that is particularly
difficult, or that "pushes your buttons." For example, when
dealing with authority figures, suppose you find it difficult
to disagree with them, or suppose you are prone to be
belligerent. Those who know you well can help you cope with
your own foibles. Occasions that expose foibles or "push your
buttons" vary greatly with the individual.
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"Discovering Leaks in the Primary Seal: Consult Personal Advisors"
Online Ethics Center for Engineering
5/21/2006 1:49:55 PM
National Academy of Engineering
Accessed: Tuesday, January 06, 2009
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