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?

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

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

How to handle issues under the influence of the organisation Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of Engineer-Oriented Companies?

Prioritising quality and safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of engineers within an organisation?

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

How do managers and engineers differ in their priorities?

Managers prioritize business factors, while engineers prioritize quality and safety Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of finance-oriented companies?

Centralized decision-making Signup and view all the answers

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

Engineers' decisions are given less weight by managers Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of engineers' profession?

Upholding professional standards Signup and view all the answers

What is a dual loyalty that engineers have?

To their organisation and profession Signup and view all the answers

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

The level of stress related to billable hours Signup and view all the answers

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

Lower pay compared to the private sector Signup and view all the answers

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

The hardcore designing Signup and view all the answers

What is an organisational culture defined as?

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

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

It captures the mind and heart of the customers Signup and view all the answers

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

So the company can exist as a business Signup and view all the answers