Cedric, a mechanical engineer at an airline manufacturer, ingratiates himself to his boss by being a yes-person. Cedric is particularly unethical because
A) he probably knows better than to ingratiate.
B) ingratiation is not part of engineering.
C) kissing up to the boss is not typical of engineers.
D) he is not presenting his independent professional judgment.

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Cedric's behavior is unethical because he is not presenting his independent professional judgment. As a mechanical engineer, he should be providing objective and honest input rather than simply agreeing with his boss. This behavior could potentially harm the company by leading to poor decision-making and could also harm the reputation of the engineering profession.

Cedric, a Mechanical Engineer at an Airline Manufacturer, Ingratiates Himself