DP5
Individual
49923e8a
http://proethica.org/ontology/case/171#DP5
Properties
Parent
Decision Point Id
DP5
Decision Question
Should Engineer A take affirmative steps to correct Engineer B's post-termination brochure misrepresentation — by formally demanding Engineer B cease distribution or notifying affected clients directly — or treat the correction obligation as resting solely with Engineer B?
Focus
Engineer A's Post-Departure Obligation to Correct Ongoing Brochure Misrepresentation: Whether Engineer A bears an independent affirmative obligation under Section II.5.a to take steps to prevent Engineer B's continued post-termination use of a brochure listing Engineer A as a current key employee, given that Engineer A's professional identity and credentials are being misrepresented without consent.
Option1
Send a written demand to Engineer B requiring immediate cessation of brochure distribution listing Engineer A as a current key employee, documenting the demand and reserving the right to notify affected clients directly if Engineer B fails to comply within a reasonable time.
Option2
Take no affirmative action regarding Engineer B's continued brochure use, reasoning that primary ethical responsibility for accurate marketing materials rests entirely with Engineer B as the distributing party and that Engineer A has no practical authority over Engineer B's distribution channels post-departure.
Option3
Proactively contact prospective clients known to have received Engineer B's brochure to clarify that Engineer A is no longer affiliated with Engineer B's firm, simultaneously protecting Engineer A's professional reputation and correcting the misrepresentation at the point of client reliance.
Role Label
Engineer A
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Ontology
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Individual
Content Hash
49923e8a680329f2...Last Updated
2026-03-08 16:29
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2026-03-02T15:07:59.159839
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ProEthica Case 171 Extraction