Phase one: Engineering Virtues

            Introduction

            Engineering profession is one of the dynamic expertise’s today that requires individuals with good virtues.  Engineers individuals who are generally responsible for some of the huge technology developments as well as innovations in which the world is currently dependent on.  Everything depends on engineering techniques which ranges from systems of conditioning air to   bridges (Harris, Pritchard, Rabins, James, & Englehardt, 2014).  Engineering is essential as it makes work easier as they assist in development of technological and innovative equipment’s which makes it easier to work.  In order for an engineer to be efficient and effective in the particular profession they are highly required to possess certain virtues. This paper will therefore provide an evaluation of some of the important virtues that an engineer should poses.

            Engineering Virtues

            Strong skills of analysis - The ability is naturally inquisitive by examining things continuously and developing critical thoughts on how things should work in a more improved way. The vice of excesses is uninterested. This is the unwillingness of thinking beyond the obvious. This involves relying on the ideas that are generated by others thus failing to develop solutions to existing issues (Harris, Pritchard, Rabins, James, & Englehardt, 2014). The vice deficiency is closed minded: the refusal to think critically.

            Show details attention- This is the capability to paying adequate attention to every detail (van, & Royakkers, 2011). The vice excess is inattentive: this is the failure of providing concentration or interest to ideas developed by others. The vice deficiency is cynosure non-alignment: the incapability to pay attention.

            Effective skills of communication- This is the capability of generating clear and understandable responses that can be understood easily (van, & Royakkers, 2011). The excess is unclear: this is the incapability to develop thoughts that can be understood in an easier way. The vice deficiency is Irresponsiveness: is the wrong reaction to existing thus causing destructions

            Creative- This is capability to developing original thoughts in generation of artistic work or problem’s solutions (Harris, Pritchard, Rabins, James, & Englehardt, 2014). The vice excess is destructiveness: this is the incapability to develop solutions thus generating damages. The vice deficiency is fear: this is the unwillingness of developing self-sufficient solutions to an existing issue.

            Think logically - This is the procedure through which an individual utilizes reasoning continuously in developing appropriate solution (Harris, Pritchard, Rabins, James, & Englehardt, 2014). The vice excess is unreasonableness: the unwillingness of developing thoughts that makes sense.

            Problem solver - This is capability of focusing on an issue as identified and attempting to synthesis knowledge as well as information in developing solutions (van, & Royakkers, 2011). The vice excess is incompetence which is the incapability to solve issues through critical developments.

            Conclusion

            An engineering profession is expected to be an excellent solver of existing issues through analytical thinking as well as effective form of communication.  They should poses creativity which is the general ability of generating critical thoughts and the desire to develop more skills as well as significant features related to the profession.  This therefore implies that engineers are expected to exist in curiosity. These are through examination of the environment, identifying the issues that surrounds and establishing better ways in which the issues can be solved.  Engineers are purposed for developing a more sustainable environment the one in which the interest of the public are prioritized.   For an engineer creativity is highly required as it permits the professions in thinking beyond the obvious things that can be established by everyone.  These skills are important for an engineering profession as they help in solving issues that arises in life.

 

 

 

 

 

            Reference

            Harris, C. E., Pritchard, M. S., Rabins, M. J., James, R. W., & Englehardt, E. E. (2014). Engineering ethics: Concepts and cases.

            van, . P. I., & Royakkers, L. (2011). Ethics, Technology, and Engineering: An Introduction. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.