INSTRUCTOR PROBLEMS
Problem 4.117
If an employee is having marital problems what is the highest level of performance that should be expected.
Use Maslow’s model to explain.
Problem 4.118
What are the differences between ethics and morals?
Problem 4.119
Engineers hold many company secrets. When engineers change employers they take that knowledge with
them. Are they allowed to use it?
Problem 4.120
What is the likely outcome if you praise an engineer in a meeting? What is the likely outcome if you criticize
an engineer in a meeting? Use Maslow’s hierarchy to justify your answer.
Problem 4.121
If a company fires an engineer, does the employee have to observe an NDA?
Problem 4.122
What are the advantages and disadvantages of critical feedback?
Problem 4.123
Responsibility is a combination of authority and accountability. Explain what happens when somebody only
has a) accountability, or b) authority.
Problem 4.124
If an employee tells you that he or she feels like he or she is micromanaged, what is the likely problem?
Problem 4.125
What are the key elements to mention in a personal introduction?
Problem 4.126
As a manager you need to introduce customers to your employees, peers, and managers. Develop a single
sentence introduction that describes your engineer Joe to the customer.
(a) Joe will be helping you.
(b) Joe will be making decisions about the client.
(c) Joe will not be working with the client.
Problem 4.127
Self-assessment
(a) Pick a partner.
(b) Assess your partner using the categories listed. Each category should receive a score from 1 to 4. The total score must not
exceed 10. Do not show your partner the score while you are developing the numbers.
(c) Write down similar numbers for yourself.
(d) Talk to your partner and compare the rating numbers.
Problem 4.128
Personality typing
(a) Find an Internet-based personality rating tool. There are many free examples available.
(b) Have each team member take the test separately.
(c) Compile the numerical scores for the team.
(d) As a group decide if all of the scores are reasonable.
For each skill rate your knowledge using 1 = nothing, 2 = some, 3 =
proficient, 4 = knowledgeable, 5 = expert
Practical Skills
design
manufacturing and mechanical
electrical, electronics, and software
laboratory work
general computer use
writing
others ________
Theoretical Skills
design
manufacturing and mechanical
electrical, electronics, and software
mathematical problem solving
materials and chemical
others ________
People and Business Skills
teamwork
leadership
finance and accounting
administrative knowledge and office procedures
legal knowledge and skills
human resources
communications and presentations
others ___________