MANDAR, KATHLENE MAE S.

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. Roles of Engineering Managers (Muthu)

a) Engineering managers are the ones that orchestrate the whole delivery.
b) Engineering managers orchestrate the whole technology in terms of process and right architecture
solutions.
c) They build, attract and retain top talent in which they also need strong set of folks.
2. Engineering Managers Do (Muthu and Janaki)
a) Engineering Managers are responsible for software development and QA (Quality Assurance).
b) Engineering Managers assign, approve, and make changes to the product designs.
c) They break down the projects, collaborate with teams, and help build a customer base in agent facing
solutions.

EXERCISES:

1.1. As an engineer, I would like to venture into the function of management on the second level because I am someone
who’s passionate about managing and leading people. My responsibilities are to manage groups of people performing
specific tasks and to head the engineering division.
1.2. In the future, I wanted to work in Vinci Construction. The very nature of the company is to design, finance, build, and
operate infrastructure and facilities that help improve daily life and mobility for all. Their current CEO is Xavier Huillard.
1.3. In this situation, where it will be challenging that the members of the team have diverse demographical and cultural
backgrounds because it could be a hindrance to function well as a team. But, it would also be a great opportunity to
develop my human and interpersonal skills. Since I am the manager, it is my responsibility to make the team as one
and to handle every member of the team. Among the various managerial skills and competencies, conceptual and
analytical skill is the most difficult to develop because in this skill incorporates and requires many skills like attention
to detail, critical thinking ability, decision-making, and researching skills to analyze a question or problem and reach a
solution.
1.4. The ethical dilemma that I encountered in our organization was the use of organizational resources. That was the time
when I brought the guitar to school because we needed it for our performance but sadly, the thing is, I couldn’t get
permission from our leader because he's not around, then I don't have a choice because I need it and I don't have
enough time anymore because I’m I a hurry. I consider that as an ethical dilemma because I must make a choice. After
that, I faced the consequences in which I was scolded by our leader because he said it is unethical to get something
without permission.
1.5. Honestly, during classes, it is inevitable that there are students who are doing those kinds of stuffs and, I usually don't
report to the teachers. The reason is I don't want to make it a big issue. But, it doesn't mean that I'll ignore those
immoral acts. Instead, I am the one who will directly scold and educate my classmate in private and make him/her
realize that what he/she's doing is not appropriate and must be avoided. I believe that my act is still moral because at
least I corrected his/her actions and, that's my stand.
1.6. The Aboitiz Group started in the late 1800s as a hemp trading business in Ormoc, Leyte. Today, its investments are in
power, banking and financial services, food, land, construction, shipbuilding, and infrastructure. It recognized as
among the best-managed companies in the Philippines and the region, consistently cited for its strong commitment
to good corporate governance. Aboitiz and Company exemplifies corporate social responsibility because it promotes
environmental, societal and economic issues and how they can work in ways that are resourceful, ethical and
sustainable, they have supported various causes and the increasing magnitude of assistance needed in areas where
its companies operate, the Aboitiz management decided to find a more efficient and effective way of altruism and
they are committed to its mission of helping people help themselves and pursuing its vision to be the neighbor of
choice. One of their CSR is the Aboitiz Foundation in which they offer scholarships for the less fortunate.