Data Processing, Inc is a service firm that performs word processing functions for law firms, corporations and government agencies. Their facilities consist of 120 office units with a word processor in each unit. Their facilities were formerly a shoe
manufacturing plant, and all of the office units are located in one large room. Over the past 14 months, 7 of the 120 word processors have been diagnosed with breast cancer. In six of the seven cases diagnosed, there is no family history of breast cancer. Jane Quinn, the owner and CEO of data processing, has seen a cluster study that links employment as a word processor to a higher rate of breast cancer. Ms. Quinn does not disclose the study to her employees and takes no further action. Discuss the ethical issues.
Ms. Quinn has knowledge of a potential harm and is withholding information.
Doing nothing does not solve the problem or minimize risk. At a minimum an investigation is warranted. Safety, fairness, honesty, balance and long-term survival of the employees and the firm are at issue.
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