QUIZ NO.

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MGT 123-ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT

Part I. Decision Making

ANSWER

1. I would first Try to go out what the main issues wire between
them. Allur that. I would set up a mosting and spok with each of
them separately so that I could hear both sides of the story and be an
active listener. I would also make sure that each employee had a
chance to veice their opinions le order to better address or resolve
their conflict, I will flest take the time to sanderstand cach
employee's perspective and acknowledge that conflicts may arive
from a variety of viewpoints Lastly, I will encourage them to come
up with possible solutions for their conflies and remind them of the
company's values and code of conduct2.

2. Unpopular decision happens when you are not familiarwith the

situation. To handle the feedback you need tobe open minded and
stay calm to avoid cumulative damage. As soon as you let
something unsolved, it become worst and lead to a bigger problem.
To handle the situation effectively, before making any decision you
must consider the positive and negative effect and decide who
would be affected and what would be the results of your decision.
3.If I identify already the pros and cons, I could decide by myself
however if not especially if I lack expertise in a particular field, then
that is when I seek for assistance. 1 would gather suggestions, and
perspective of others for more diverse ideas as it helps me
4. When working on a team project it is better to gather ideas from
the members of the group and listen to each other ideas, then decide
what idea is more applicable on the said project.

5. When we had an individual capstone research during Senior High

School, however our teacher decided to pair us for the final defense on
the next day and should submit immediately the list of research title to
be defended. Since it was a time pressure, me and the partner should
decide and choose which of our research will be defended. Before we
decided, we discussed thoroughly about our individual's research and
identify the pros and cons of it. At the end, mutually decided to
sacrificed my research and chose Shot on Yliince his research was more
understandable and simple thought.

6. While you are collaborating on a team project then you noticed some
coworkers failing in their behalf, you need to tell their failure and correct
it in a proper way. If it is not effective you need to do their job or let say
multi-tasking so that you can still come up on the said deadline.

7. Handling a demanding external stakeholder who keeps changing

requirements for a specific project is challenging but it is manageable
with the right approach. You need to document every changes of the
project so that you have references. It is also important to have a clear
communication to the external stakeholder so that you can report the
development of the project. You have also to share ideas or advice for
the better outcome.
8. I would weigh the costs and benefits. I would take into account the
company's financial resources as well as the particular requirements of
my workplace and the organization's long-term objectives. I would make
a case to my manager that the more costly software is worth it in the
long run, if it greatly increases productivity or includes capabilities we'll
need on in the future

9.Working under pressure is not an easy task to do and there are times
that we face this kind of struggle. To get through this kind of situation it
is important to determine which tasks is need an immediate attention.
These could be the tasks with approaching deadlines or tasks that holds
significant outcome if not completed in time.

10.Before making a decision, I would rely on objective data and

evidence as much as possible. I base my decisions on empirical
information rather than subjective opinions or personal beliefs. If I can't
decide then, I would seek information from others for more diverse
perspectives.

Part II. Planning Technical Activities

Question
A shoe manufacturing company wants to become a market leader. For this a detailed planning is
required. The first step taken by the firm is to set targets for the three months duration for selling
maximum number of shoes in the market which they set as 2,50,000. The team doesn't want to
make any mistake so they decide to do proper planning. They decide to chalk out alternative
plans so that they can arrive at the best possible plan however the team is surrounded with doubts
to remove doubt it goes for judging the plans to get most profitable one. the plan si taken to the
whole organization and the concern person ultimately it is put into action without much caring
for the results the company start working in the other projects simultaneously identify the steps
in the planning process which have been applied by the organization in the above case?
ANSWER:

Explanation:

Setting Objectives

- The primary step taken by the organization is to set targets for the duration of three months for
retailing the maximum number of shoes in the marketplace which they placed as 2,50,000.

(Identifying Alternative Paths of Action)

- The organization decided to chalk out alternate plans so that they can attain the best possible plan.
( Evaluating the Different Courses of Action)

-To eliminate doubts the company selected the plan which can be reflected as the most profitable.
( Selection of The Best Plan)

- The most suitable plan was confirmed.

( Implementation of The Plan)

-Ultimately the confirmed plan is put into action.