The document describes an incident on a cruise ship where wastewater was accidentally discharged into a port's waters. An engineering watch officer, distracted by another issue, neglected to close valves after transferring black wastewater into gray water tanks, allowing the mixed waters to discharge overboard for hours. The chief engineer and others responded appropriately by investigating and notifying authorities. Questions are raised about holding the company and individuals responsible, determining appropriate compensation and punishment, and applying ethical frameworks like utilitarianism and Kantianism to the situation.

1. Chapter 11 Applying Ethics to Maintain an Environmentally Sound Hospitality and Tourism Industry

6. In a Hurry. You're waiting tables at a busy little lunch spot downtown. You rush back to the kitchen to grab a bunch of entrees from the service window, and as you turn to head back to the dining room, one of the expensive steaks on your tray slides off its plate and onto the floor! No one saw it drop — what should you do? You are the Manager and you saw the employee serve the food what do you do?

36. Read assigned case study and prepare a 3-5 minute presentation Summarize the case Answer the questions provided Apply your favorite ethical theory