g case study and answer the question given at the end of the

g case study and answer the question given at the end of the case study Robert is an engineer with Sumatec Engineerng Sdn Bhd, an engineering company. He the purchase of a mechanical equipment. After has been assi receiving the q based on the lowestibons as required, Robert sclected Secon Engineering Sdn Bhd (SESE) obtain quotations on the equipment to be In fact there is a safety issue with respect to the equipment. quoted, even though the quotation submitted by SESB shows that suplied by (SESB) does not exactly meet the specifications provided. (a) Discuss whether the decision taken by Robert is acceptable or not. 4 marks) State the full statement of THREE (3) BEM codes of professional conduct most applicable in this case (b) (6 marks) Q2 Read the following case study and answer the question given at the end of the case study Ir. Ferdano is a civil engineer with Maxwell Engineering Sdn Bhd (MESB), a civil & building construction company based at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. MESB is involved in the construction of One(1) block of 23-storey apartment at Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Ir. Ferdano discovered that the apartment block\'s foundation was not adequately and properly designed and he reported this to his superior, Ir. Tong, who is the Project Manager. However, Ir. Tong neglected his advice with the counter argument that the matter is not that serious. Subsequently, Ir. Ferdano realized that the reason for Ir. Tong to reject his advice is due to cost factor. (a) Discuss the ethical dilemma faced by Ir. Ferdando (4 marks) State the full statement of THREE (3) BEM codes of professional conduct most applicable in this case. (b) 6 marks) Q3 Y Prepare a short note on the guidelines for the brainstorming session. Support your answer by giving FIVE(5) guidelines. ou are given a task to conduct a brainstorming session to obtain a creative solution. (10 marks) Q4(0) List down FOUR(4) effective méans of ensuring success of teamwork (4 marks) (b) Differentiae risk and uncertainty. (6 marks) END OF QUESTION PAPER EABOTEKIOI Engineers in Society Midierm Jan-Apr 2018 Page 2 of 6

Solution

1a) The decision taken by Robert is not acceptable because of two reasons:

- the equipment does not meet the specifications required

- there is safety issue with the equipment. Compromising with safety is never desired.