Pros and Cons of Working in the Public Sector
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What do engineers need to understand about their employing organisation?

  • How to market products
  • How to deal with customer complaints
  • How to handle issues under the influence of the organisation (correct)
  • How to manage projects effectively

    • What type of companies prioritise quality over other factors, except safety?

  • Finance-Oriented Companies
  • Engineer-Oriented Companies (correct)
  • Public Sector Companies
  • Customer-Oriented Companies

    • How do managers typically interact with engineers in Engineer-Oriented Companies?

  • They negotiate or arrive at consensus with engineers (correct)
  • They rarely consult with engineers
  • They ignore engineers' opinions
  • They often overrule engineers' decisions

    • What is a key difference in decision-making between Engineer-Oriented and Customer-Oriented Companies?

    <p>Managers think of engineers as advocates of a different point of view in Customer-Oriented Companies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is crucial for engineers to understand in order to act effectively and responsibly in their organisations?

    <p>How to handle issues under the influence of the organisation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of Engineer-Oriented Companies?

    <p>Prioritising quality and safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of engineers within an organisation?

    <p>To create structures, products and processes of value to the company and its customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do managers and engineers differ in their priorities?

    <p>Managers prioritize business factors, while engineers prioritize quality and safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of finance-oriented companies?

    <p>Centralized decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of communication difficulties between engineers and managers?

    <p>Engineers' decisions are given less weight by managers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of engineers' profession?

    <p>Upholding professional standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a dual loyalty that engineers have?

    <p>To their organisation and profession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between working in the public sector and private sector according to the author?

    <p>The level of stress related to billable hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential drawback of working in the public sector?

    <p>Lower pay compared to the private sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author miss about working in the private sector?

    <p>The hardcore designing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an organisational culture defined as?

    <p>The norms, expectations, patterns and unwritten rules inside a company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of an organisation's culture according to the text?

    <p>It captures the mind and heart of the customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for an organisation to deliver value to its customers and investors?

    <p>So the company can exist as a business</p> Signup and view all the answers

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