1. When a problem becomes apparent, and the engineer manager chooses to ignore
it, is he making a decision? Explain your answer.
One of the important duties of an Engineer Manager is to make a decision in
order to address the problem of an organization. He must choose among the options
which is the most reliable and effective solution in that particular matter. If the
Engineer Manager, chose an incorrect choice, it is fully understandable because it is a
part of our limitations as human beings. If a wrong decision was taken, a wise and
responsible Engineer Manager will take necessary actions with his authority to negate
the effects of his wrong decision and come up with a better one.
In the given situation above wherein, the problem is apparent and the manager
chooses to ignore it, it clearly shows that the manager is not suitable for the position.
In this case, the manager must be removed from his position for not making a
decision and not taking full accountability and responsibility for his duties.
2. Why is proper diagnosis of the problem important?
It is important to conduct a proper diagnosis in order to determine the root cause
of the problem. Determining the root cause allows us to formulate a more
appropriate solution to the problem. Problems that did not undergo proper diagnosis
could only lead us to half-baked solutions and that problem could only get worse or
add up.
3. What are the environment's components from the decisionmaker's point of view?
What do they consist of?
The component of the environment from the decisionmaker’s point of view is
composed of the Internal and External environment. Internal environment refers to
the activities of the organization within a firm that is considered in making a decision.
Under the Internal environment, it is composed of five aspects, namely,
Organizational, Marketing, Personnel, Production, and Financial aspects. The
Organizational aspect consists of the organizational structure, rules, policies, and
procedures within the organization. The Marketing aspect consists of the production
and promotion strategy needed to gain more exposure. Personnel aspects are the
ones responsible for the employee’s recruitment practices and incentive systems.
Production Aspects are the plant facilities, layout, and inventory control. The
Financial aspect covers the organization’s liquidity and profitability. On the other
hand, The External environment refers to the factors that are outside the
organization. It can be the government, labor unions, competitors, the public, and
suppliers which, are the factors we have no control over. Both Internal and External
environments must be considered in making a decision in order to deal with the
limitations of the organization.