MMEP-624 Final Requirement

Henry Delantar Carbo

Philippine Christian University

Master in Management Major in Environmental Planning

MMEP-624 –Human Settlements, Urban Development and Sustainable

Architecture

Dr. Eugenio F. Santiago III

September 15, 2022

Part I: Your take on the journal article, summary, or reaction. 

As per Santiago (2021), competitors within the same field have existed for a long
time; thus, competition across other areas is nothing new. The conflict is never-ending,
involving engaging in unethical standards among different professions and individuals to
win the competition. This ethical dilemma has real consequences and affects members
of other domains and the public. Competition is nothing new, and actual conflict is not
new either. The Battle of Who's occurs when the competition starts to negatively impact
other things such as ethics, professionalism, public perception, and the relationship
between professionals. Further, the competition gets even more intense when the same
profession is threatened along with other fields and members of the same profession. At
that point, the conflict becomes both a professional and a personal one.
Santiago (2021) also broadens the ideology of professional malpractice. He said
that it is a problem that has become more significant as other professions and
individuals are involved in the same types of industries. The practice of the profession is
one of the most legitimate industries with the highest level of professionalism due to its
involvement with certain chemicals and engaging with people's health. Along with these
professionals, professionals from other fields compete ethically for other jobs, clients,
and positions that are even related to the same industry. Santiago (2021) also explained
that this type of competition has recently become more intense. Personal conflict leads
to unethical competition that further creates a negative impact on the profession as well
as other fields. It can be seen when people from different professions and fields
compete against each other for jobs, clients, and positions within their fields. It is also
sometimes referred to as malpractice of the profession. According to Santiago (2021),
personal conflict between professionals is nothing new because these conflicts exist
even in other fields, such as law and medicine.
The author elaborated on the impact of the potential adverse effects and conflicts
that can arise from unethical practices. It is a serious issue that not only affects
individuals but also has an effect on businesses, the public, and other professions as
well. The author also clearly explained how these practices can be positive but how they
can also lead to harmful ethical practices. Furthermore, Santiago (2021) pointed out that
there are no new types of competitions in general. It is especially true when comparing
different fields as well. The Battle of Who's has been around for a long time and
negatively affected people's perceptions of professions, companies, and individuals.
While many would like to believe that the battle does not exist, it remains a central
problem in competition between different professions. Santiago (2021) explained that
the most significant causes are unethical practices and conflicts arising within the same
profession, other professions, and another field.
Hence, the author gave very insightful recommendations on how the Commission
on Higher Education and the Professional Regulatory Commission should focus on
promoting, strengthening, collaborating, and effectively coordinating the regulatory
boards. Furthermore, he recommended that they need to find ways they can work
together to promote and protect the best interests of their respective professions. They
should do something that will help encourage cross-licensing among different
professions so they can advance their profession and other fields. The other way is to
ensure that people are aware of the principles of professionalism and ethics, so they will
have a better understanding of the negative impacts caused by competition in the battle
for who's ethical and professional.

Part II: Correlation among the Journal to the current profession as Architect and
Environmental Planner, and Human Settlements Planning, Urban Development
and Sustainable Building Architecture. 

Professional collaboration in Human Settlements Planning, Urban Development,

and Sustainable Building Architecture is considered one of the world's most progressive
and respected programs. During my career, I have had to participate and compete
against other professions for opportunities that could have been great for my current
career and further expand my professional network.
As it stands, being a student in this program is challenging, especially when
constantly competing against other professionals for opportunities. As an architect and
environmental planner, I am expected to do my best and always stay one step ahead of
the competition. Staying on top of my game is challenging without the additional burden
of ethical dilemmas and moral challenges that can arise when you are in direct
competition with someone competing for the same position or client.
It is where the "Battle of Who's" comes into play. These ethics competitions occur
between different professions and individuals who compete for the same positions or
clients. The goal of these competitions is to be ethical winners by demonstrating that
you are not only good at what you do but also ethical and professional in your practices.
Competitions in ethics can be productive and progressive to both the individual and the
profession as a whole. However, competition in ethics can be not only necessary but
also destructive. The key is to balance having a competitive attitude with one that
maintains respect for other professionals, clients, and for yourself.
Therefore, as an architect and environmental planner, I have faced dilemmas
that are challenging to my career and my professional moral standards. These
dilemmas could be ethical, moral, and professional. More often than not, these
dilemmas can be confused by other professionals who would benefit from taking a
closer look at the difference between ethical and moral dilemmas.
Moreover, this article enlightens my ethical conduct in dealing with the conflict
between the practice of architecture, environmental planning, and civil engineering.
Reference:
Santiago, E. (2021). The Battle of Who's: Battling the Professional Rivalry and
Promoting the Culture of Professional Ethical collaboration. RI Research Journal.
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