A civil engineer is often called upon to lead in the decision making process. Some of this
leadership takes place when working with other engineers, draftsmen, contractors or other people
who are familiar with the technical side of the design process. Other aspects of leadership are
called for when dealing with the public or political entities. Are these the same type of
leadership? Over the semester we have observed that the engineering solution to problems, while
probably \"the best solution\" from an engineering stand point may not be the solution selected
due to other criteria that are not \"engineering\" in nature. How would you approach a problem
that may require a compromise between the engineering solution and the social solution?
Solution
The basic approach adopted for solving any problem includes the four major steps:
Engineering problems are characterised by the fact that they are often complex, ill-defined and
with no singular process model. Solving design problems requires system, procedural and
strategic knowledge. However social problems are associated with the public issues as of
including various public safety and traffic hindrance. in such conditions the engineer needs to
identify the potential problem issues and then sort out the things by adopting the best possible
solution satisfying the needs of public and attaining the engineering solutions too.
The engineer needs to utilise the following skills for the betterment of the each and every
individual.
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1. A civil engineer is often called upon to lead in the decision making process. Some of this
leadership takes place when working with other engineers, draftsmen, contractors or other people
who are familiar with the technical side of the design process. Other aspects of leadership are
called for when dealing with the public or political entities. Are these the same type of
leadership? Over the semester we have observed that the engineering solution to problems, while
probably "the best solution" from an engineering stand point may not be the solution selected
due to other criteria that are not "engineering" in nature. How would you approach a problem
that may require a compromise between the engineering solution and the social solution?
Solution
The basic approach adopted for solving any problem includes the four major steps:
Engineering problems are characterised by the fact that they are often complex, ill-defined and
with no singular process model. Solving design problems requires system, procedural and
strategic knowledge. However social problems are associated with the public issues as of
including various public safety and traffic hindrance. in such conditions the engineer needs to
identify the potential problem issues and then sort out the things by adopting the best possible
solution satisfying the needs of public and attaining the engineering solutions too.
The engineer needs to utilise the following skills for the betterment of the each and every
individual
