Individual Assignment for BFC32202 ENGINEERING SOCIETY (EXERCISES) .

This assignment reflect at Level C4 (refer RPP04) which required student to do an analysis
to answer the question. You can refer to any reference such as text books, interviews,
internet sources and other related technique to find the related and comprehensive
solutions.

Write an assay with maximum 10 pages using Time New Roman, font size 12, 1.5 spacing
and complete with references. The submission of this individual assignment should be
submitted before 26 April 2013 to my room (Blok Akademia 3, Ground Floor, Room 9).

Your question number will refer to your sequence number in name list as per attached.
This question only consist 15 questions so that the next circle of sequences will be started
from person number 16, 31, 46 and so on.

1. Discuss the dilemma engineers’ face in balancing capital expenditure versus optimum
design for efficient operations and maintenance, bearing in mind the impact of capital
expenditure on the engineer's fees.
2. Technological and economic efficiencies in providing service to the public are the
expected benefits from the privatisation of public utilities companies in Malaysia.
Discuss with examples whether the technological benefits of privatization have been
achieved.
3. Are the present safety practices of your industry adequate? What steps do you consider
should be taken by the industry to address the present situation?
4. The manifestation of professionalism among engineers occurs through their interactions
with other segments of the society, which can be viewed essentially as an exercise in
group dynamics. In this regard, the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) is ideally
constituted to serve this purpose. Discuss the various functions that can be provided by
IEM in promoting professionalism.
5. In this technological age, the power of the engineers in shaping the society and
environment in all pervading and can profoundly affect the lives of many members of the
 society. Enumerate, from your personal experience, how largely positive impacts have
accrued from the contributions of engineers.
6. "He shall not under any circumstances solicit advisory or consultative work, either
directly or by an agent, nor shall he pay, by commission or otherwise any person who
may introduce clients to him". Discuss the ways in which an engineer, especially one that
is a newcomer to the field, can project him/herself as a responsible professional to the
society without being guilty of violating the above.
7. Engineers are often entrusted with the responsibility of implementing large-scale project
involving millions of dollars. In view of the large amount of money changing hands, the
integrity and ethical standards of engineers are being put to test. What measures can an
engineer take to prevent corruption an unethical practice of cutting corners in order to
safeguard the good image of the engineering profession?
8. As an engineer responsible for the development of a new project, your first task
according to the planning schedule is to clear the land and prepare the site for
construction. To do so, you will need to clear vast stretches of land that will undoubtedly
cause land erosion and subsequently contaminating of streams and rivers around the site.
You are under tremendous pressure to finish the task as the job is already behind
schedule. Given the constraints that you have with regards to deadline, limited technical
solutions and the preservation of the environment, discuss the ethical considerations,
which confront you under the circumstances.
9. In recent years, there is stronger awareness by the public at large for better quality works
in a construction project. How can a professional engineer ensure better quality
construction without conflicting with the profit objectives of both the owner and the
contractor?
10. 'Conflict of professional interest frequently arises in the working environment of an
engineer'. Discuss the statement and propose the appropriate solutions for overcoming the
problem.
11. Recent years have seen increased national and international Protocols and Regulations
and national Acts and Legislation on the control of many forms of pollution. Discus the
needs and consequences of observing these regulations with special reference to the
particular industry you are involved in.
12. "In today's dynamic marketplace, many organizations/industries are initiating cost
reduction measures to remain competitive". Discuss the contradictory demand of cost
reduction programmers and the need to invest to enhance the standards of Health, Safety
and Environment (HSE) in the industry. Is it possible to be cost-effective yet meeting the
ever-increasing HSE requirements?
13. Engineers are increasingly playing a significant role in the nation's fast pace development.
Please suggest how engineers can make greater contributions with awareness in safety,
health and environment and how engineers can keep abreast with the development of
technology without confining to one's specific roles or disciplines.
14. In a turnkey project, the turnkey contractor requested you as a consultant to put up
irregular (i.e. non-conforming to current engineering practice) proposals to maximize
profits from the project. Discuss the key points that you must address so as not to
compromise on your professional ethics.
15. With the rapid development in IT, would virtual Laboratories be a good substitute for real
ones in engineering? Elaborate on the merits and demerits of the issue.