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Case for Discussion Drs. Sterling and Crystal at Research University have been collaborators for a number of years. Each is funded as a principal investigator, with the other as coinvestigator, from federal agencies. Drs. Sterling and Crystal develop string differences, largely of a personal nature. Dr. Sterling, who is more senior, believes that she owns the data and experimental materials derived from the collaboration. Dr.Sterling takes steps to deprive Dr. Crystal of access to the materials. Dr. Crystal appeals to Dr. Bluff, the research administrator of Research University, to intervene. Dr. Bluff calls Dr. Sterling and Dr. Crystal together and asks them to work it out. Drs. Sterling and Dr. Crystal cannot reach agreement, and Dr. Crystal decides to leave Research University. Dr. Sterling charges Dr. Crystal with intent to remove research materials from Research University without authorization. These accusations are brought to the attention of the federal funding agencies. You are asked to conduct an inquiry. How do you proceed? used with permission |
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