whistleblowing law
For employees to be covered by the whistleblowing law, they must reasonably believe that first, they are acting in the public interest and that the disclosure will likely show past, present, and future company malpractices. Also, engineers are expected to display high levels of honesty and integrity (“Code of Ethics | National Society of Professional Engineers,” 2020). My first step would be to confirm the details of the report with relevant people, particularly those involved in the study. Similarly, a clear, easy to use reporting channel promotes transparency and inspires confidence in the service by a whistleblower (Ruggiero, 2012). Perhaps the most widely used and the least formal means will be reporting to the supervisor, and in this case, it is the chief project manager. The chief project manager would confirm if, indeed, he is aware of the accusation.
The first choice for a whistleblower is not generally to go to press. Any informant with serious allegations should determine first what their arguments are and how credible is the proof. In this case, if the chief project manager denies the claim, I would further my investigation before reporting the matter to the press. In order to keep individuals updated, the media needs sources, and often it has to rely on anonymous reports and advice from whistleblowers. Therefore, my story must provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Also, it is appropriate that employees report suspicious activities to their bosses, but in cases such as this, most bosses will often deny (Pmi.org, 2020). However, as a person acting for the good of the public, I would go ahead to publicize the issue. It is worth noting that the study result regarding the Hover-vees is worrying, and if the company goes ahead to provide this product, many people will die. Therefore, it is appropriate for the public to be informed as this would help save lives.