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    Varun Patel Philosophy 131 Michael F. Martin 03/08/2010 The Ford Pinto Case and Utilitarianism In this essay‚ I will talk about the ford Pinto case‚ and how the information was withheld from public in order to save company from huge losses and at the same time keep company’s reputation intact. I don’t think the decision of the ford company to with hold the information about the safety-issue of the car for which they were already aware of; was the right thing to do. I agree‚ as a utilitarian

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    The Ford Pinto Case In the late 1960’s Ford Motor Company wanted to produce a small model car to compete with small Japanese and German imports like Volkswagen‚ Datsun and Toyota (Danley). In 1969 Ford’s Board approved the plan to produce the Pinto. The CEO‚ Lee Iacocca‚ wanted a car that was low weight‚ under 2‚000 pounds‚ and low cost‚ under $2‚000. Lee “Iaccoca imposed the 2000/2000 rule‚ i.e.‚ the Pinto could weigh no more than 2000 pounds and cost no more than $2000” (Danley). The engineers

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    Running head: FORD PINTO CASE (Newton‚ Ford‚ 2007‚ p. 1)Ford Pinto Case External social pressures play a big part in the decision reached about the Ford Motor Company. When you have highly respected individuals such as retired NASA engineer Dr. Leslie Ball say “The release to production of the Pinto was the most reprehensible decision in the history of American Engineering” (Newton‚ Ford‚ 2007‚ p. 1); there is cause for concern. There would be more

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    Case (The Ford Pinto) There was strong competition for Ford in the American small-car market from Volkswagen and several Japanese companies in the 1960’s. To fight the competition‚ Ford rushed its newest car the Pinto into production in much less time than is usually required to develop a car. The regular time to produce an automobile is 43 months but Ford took 25 months only (Satchi‚ L.‚ 2005). Although Ford had access to a new design which would decrease the possibility of the Ford Pinto from exploding

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    Running head: FORD PINTO FORD PINTO Insert Name Here Insert Affiliation Here The case of Ford Motor Company producing the Pinto is a clear example of unethical behavior on the part of an automobile manufacturer‚ where a potentially dangerous product was knowingly released into the market. While there are some good consequences from the action‚ such as the jobs that were provided to American employees producing the car‚ and the individuals provided with an affordable vehicle‚ these were

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    In 1968 Lee Iacocca and the Ford Motor Company wanted to produce a inexpensive vehicle to appeal to the first time buyers market. Mr. Iacocca philosophy was for consumers to remember Ford as the very first vehicle that they owned so that when it was time for them to invest in another vehicle it would be a Ford. But‚ in order for Ford to develop a inexpensive vehicle to fit the philosophy of Lee Iacocca‚ they had to cut corners. Unfortunately‚ the one corner they cut was the placement of the fuel

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    The Ford Pinto Case In the early years of car making‚ America was one of the top car manufacturing countries. But in the late 1960’s the consumers preference started to shift‚ and that meant less American cars were being sold. Consumers were looking for a more compact car rather than the heavy and long cars that were being sold. Japanese car manufactures of Datsun and Toyoya had taken over the market with their small‚ cheap‚ and compact cars. The Ford motor company felt the Japanese punch

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    Ford Pinto Case Study The Ford pinto lasted from the 1960’s to the late 1970s and was highly controversial. This poorly made automobile came from a production race between the USA and Japan‚ where the United States promised an affordable‚ fuel efficient‚ and reliable car. Because of the hasty production‚ it left Ford with a flawed‚ dangerous‚ and untested product. The outrage over the obvious safety flaws of the Ford Pinto caused leaders to call upon their values‚ mission statement‚ and ethics

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    Discussion: https://www2.bc.edu/~sannella/Case.htm SULLIVAN’S AUTO WORLD. The owner of a Ford car dealership dies unexpectedly. His 28-year ... Compare the sales and service departments at Auto World. What useful.... Provide supporting quantitative analysis where appropriate. What ... 2. term paper on Sullivan Ford Auto World Case (Analysis) www.termpapermasters.com/.../Analysis-of-the-Sullivan-Ford-Auto-... Sullivan Ford Auto World Case (Analysis). [ send me this term paper ]. This 6 page paper examines

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    Lottie George Part‚ Two Water for Profit‚ John Luoma February 26‚ 2013 Should Water be Free? Today’s economy is mostly comprised of wealthy business investors and major corporations. Fresh water resources are being controlled or being angle drilled by private corporations from across the world. This article by John Luoma‚ Privatization refers to: To change (an industry or business) from Government or public ownership or control to a private enterprise dealing with private water companies

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