Question

Peter is an engineer of a construction company that has designed and built a building recently.After the building has been constructed, he has discovered that there might be some minor

errors in calculations so that the building would be at serious risk of collapse in an earthquake. Peter then discussed with the company's director about the issue but the director said that the building is in an earthquake free zone and the cost of a feasible solution to strengthen the building would be very significant. The director has offered to promote Peter to senior engineer in the coming annual evaluation.As such, Peter has agreed with the director to sweep the issue under the rug. (а)Identify ONE type of ethical issue associated with the above scenario. Justify your answer with supporting evidence in the scenario. (b) Suggest TWO preventive measures for the ethical issue identified in part (a) from happening.

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