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What do engineers need to understand about their employing organisation?
What do engineers need to understand about their employing organisation?
What type of companies prioritise quality over other factors, except safety?
What type of companies prioritise quality over other factors, except safety?
How do managers typically interact with engineers in Engineer-Oriented Companies?
How do managers typically interact with engineers in Engineer-Oriented Companies?
What is a key difference in decision-making between Engineer-Oriented and Customer-Oriented Companies?
What is a key difference in decision-making between Engineer-Oriented and Customer-Oriented Companies?
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What is crucial for engineers to understand in order to act effectively and responsibly in their organisations?
What is crucial for engineers to understand in order to act effectively and responsibly in their organisations?
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What is a common characteristic of Engineer-Oriented Companies?
What is a common characteristic of Engineer-Oriented Companies?
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What is the primary function of engineers within an organisation?
What is the primary function of engineers within an organisation?
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How do managers and engineers differ in their priorities?
How do managers and engineers differ in their priorities?
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What is a characteristic of finance-oriented companies?
What is a characteristic of finance-oriented companies?
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What is a consequence of communication difficulties between engineers and managers?
What is a consequence of communication difficulties between engineers and managers?
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What is a key aspect of engineers' profession?
What is a key aspect of engineers' profession?
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What is a dual loyalty that engineers have?
What is a dual loyalty that engineers have?
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What is a key difference between working in the public sector and private sector according to the author?
What is a key difference between working in the public sector and private sector according to the author?
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What is a potential drawback of working in the public sector?
What is a potential drawback of working in the public sector?
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What does the author miss about working in the private sector?
What does the author miss about working in the private sector?
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What is an organisational culture defined as?
What is an organisational culture defined as?
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What is the value of an organisation's culture according to the text?
What is the value of an organisation's culture according to the text?
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Why is it important for an organisation to deliver value to its customers and investors?
Why is it important for an organisation to deliver value to its customers and investors?
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