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Homework 2
3-1. From among the leadership traits suggested in the text and other sources, plus your own
Ideas, identify and defend your view of the most important half dozen traits needed by the
Engineering manager?
Ans. As per the subject goes Peterson and Plowman list the following 18 attributes as being
desirable in a leader:
• Physical qualities of health, vitality, and endurance
• Personal attributes of personal magnetism, cooperativeness, enthusiasm, ability to inspire,
Persuasiveness, forcefulness, and tact
• Character attributes of integrity, humanism, self-discipline, stability, and industry
• Intellectual qualities of mental capacity, ability to teach others, and a scientific approach to
problems. Other than the above these are the recent attributes have been developed by CEO of the
21st century to till date:
• Have a clear vision, a specific direction, and a goal for your organization.
• Communicate your vision, strategy, goals, and mission to everyone involved.
• Listen to what others tell you.
• Surround yourself with the right people, a strong team.
• Apply the Golden Rule. (Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.)
• Lead by example. Take responsibility. Make tough decisions.
• Constantly innovate to gain and to sustain competitive advantage.
• Plan everything. Leave nothing to chance.
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3-3. From your analysis of the findings of Harris (Table 3-1), why do you think engineers look for
different qualities in their managers as they (the engineers) grow in experience?
Ans. After analysing findings of Harris ( Table 3-1), engineers look for different qualities in their
managers as they grow in experience as per below:
1. Enthusiasm
2. Stability
3. Self-discipline
4. Ability to inspire
5. Integrity
6. Mental capacity
