1. You are a CPRS consultant hired by a company that wants to improve

its environmental performance. You discover that the company has been

dumping toxic waste into a nearby river for years, violating environmental

regulations and endangering public health. How would you advise the

company to deal with this situation ethically? What are the potential

consequences of your advice for the company, the environment and the

stakeholders?

Answer: A possible ethical advice is to inform the company to stop the

dumping immediately, report the violation to the authorities, take

responsibility for the cleanup and remediation, and compensate the

affected communities. This advice is based on the principles of honesty,

accountability, respect for human dignity and environmental stewardship.

The potential consequences of this advice are:

- For the company: It may face legal sanctions, fines, reputational damage,

loss of customers and investors, and reduced profitability. However, it

may also gain trust, credibility, goodwill and competitive advantage in the

long term by demonstrating ethical leadership and social responsibility.

- For the environment: It may reduce the pollution and restore the

ecological balance of the river and its surroundings. However, it may also

cause irreversible damage to some species and habitats that cannot be

recovered.

- For the stakeholders: It may protect the health and well-being of the

people who depend on the river for drinking water, fishing, recreation and

other purposes. However, it may also cause economic hardship, social

unrest and psychological distress to those who have been harmed by the

dumping.

2. You are a CPRS researcher working on a project that involves

collecting personal data from online users. You have obtained informed

consent from the participants, but you realize that some of the data you

have collected may be sensitive or controversial, such as political

opinions, religious beliefs or sexual preferences. How would you handle

this data ethically? What are the potential risks and benefits of your