Individual Assignment

Individual Assignment for BFC32202.
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 organisations/industries are initiating cost reduction measures to remain competitive". Discuss the contradictory demand of cost reduction programmes 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.