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This case study covers the Lockheed Martin whistleblower case, where an engineer raised concerns about safety and security issues in a shipbuilding project. It details the engineer’s efforts to address these issues internally and externally, and the eventual outcomes. It is useful for understanding whistleblowing processes and corporate ethics.
What's inside
- Introduction to the Lockheed Martin whistleblower case
- Details of the safety and security issues raised by the engineer
- The engineer's internal and external efforts to address the issues
- The outcomes of the case and their implications
- Analysis of corporate ethics and whistleblowing processes
Who it is for: Students of Business, Law, or Ethics studying whistleblowing and corporate governance. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
The Lockheed Martin Whistleblower Case is a study in corporate ethics. Students learn about the challenges faced by an engineer who reported safety issues.
The Deepwater Project
The Deepwater project was a major program to modernize the U.S. Coast Guard's fleet. The project involved collaboration between Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman.
Michael DeKort’s Concerns
Michael DeKort was the lead engineer on a specific part of the Deepwater project. He identified several safety issues with the project's design and equipment.
DeKort’s Efforts to Report
DeKort tried to report the problems through internal channels and then to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. He eventually turned to the media and YouTube to gain attention.
Lockheed Martin’s Response
Lockheed Martin maintained that they had informed the Coast Guard of all potential problems. The company's ethics program had been praised but faced challenges in this case.
Key terms
- Deepwater project
- A program to modernize the U.S. Coast Guard's fleet of ships and aircraft.
- Whistleblower
- Someone who reports misconduct or illegal activity within an organization.
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- A major defense contractor involved in the Deepwater project.
- Ethics program
- A company-wide initiative to promote ethical behavior and conduct.
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- The government agency responsible for national security and emergency preparedness.
- YouTube
- A video-sharing platform used by DeKort to publicize his concerns.
Questions this document helps with
- What safety issues did Michael DeKort identify in the Deepwater project?
- How did Michael DeKort try to report the problems he saw?
- What was Lockheed Martin's response to DeKort's allegations?
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