Section B - Questions on Regulations on Professional Conduct
Question No. 3:
Mr X is a project
engineer for a project contracted to Y company owned by Mr Z. Mr Z told Mr X
that he is ordering latest model of electronic gadget for his company staff and
he can get a set for Mr X at the company discounted price. Mr X agrees and pays
on delivery. Did Mr X breach the IEM Regulations of Professional Conduct?
“It is the
responsibility of every engineer to give highest regard to his profession and
conduct himself with integrity when executing his tasks. “ Discuss this
statement in detail within the context of the Malaysian environment.
(The following write-up
was prepared (written) by Mr. BAY prior to his sitting for
PI on Feb 2014. It is shared here for reference of other candidates.)
Introduction
In
Malaysia, when dealing with contractor and subcontractor, it is often
unavoidable to have close and routine liaison with them. It is often some sort
of habits such as gift hampers, petrol allowance, provision of cars, vouchers,
some sort of benefits and discount for purchase orders are always seemed “normal”
and not a trait or significant matters that may involve some sort of
inappropriate intention and conflict of interests.
However,
as engineers, we shall always conduct ourselves responsibly, ethically and
sincerely. In course of works, we make sure works being carried out and
delivered to meet the intended use, quality and required specification. As
such, we shall receive remuneration and benefits only from our employer and not
others. It is essential to avoid inappropriate actions or decisions during
discharging our duties to employer.
For the
case of Engineer X to accept the offer, by Mr. Z, the latest model of an
electronic gadget, at a discounted price, is seemed a bit breaching the IEM
regulations on Professional Conduct. It is because the discounted price indeed
can be considered a valuable consideration. Though the engineer X is contracted
to Y company owned by Mr. Z, engineer X is already accepting remuneration from his
employer who contracting him to Y company for the project. He shall not accept
financial and benefits from more than one party for the same project. If Mr. Z
appreciate engineer X for his efforts in the project, he could still make such
offer but it is more appropriate to offer via his employer to engineer X.
For the
working environment, the habits could sometime affect the effectiveness of
instruction/ command when we are discharging our routine duties if we have
taken some sort of benefits from another, except it is stipulated inside
contract of employment.
Engineer
shall be honest when discharging his duties
As an
engineer, we shall be honest when carrying out our routine works in work place.
We shall not expect benefits in any kind from others except from our employer.
Our firm standing of not accepting any kind of benefits other than from our
employer could help us dealing with others confidently and earn their
cooperation in getting works completed without jeopardizing the quality.
Engineer
shall uphold the dignity of the profession
Engineers
are needed to perform their duties with integrity. Engineer take care the work
quality, safety and environment. Engineers shall not accept commission and
request commission or other similar financial consideration except their
stipulated fee and wages as per employment contract. It is important to
safeguard the good image, professionalism of the profession and ensure the
career a sustainable one.
Engineer
shall ensure his work meet the needs, specification, no danger
Without
taking benefits from others, engineer and other members in the industry can
cooperate and make the project completed in a truthful way. For all projects,
it is priority to ensure work quality to follow design specification and meet
intended use.
Engineer
shall accept only remuneration, fees and benefit of his employer
Unless
the benefits are stipulated into employment contract prior to commencement of
work, engineers shall not accept unstated kind of benefits. It is important for
engineers to carry duties with integrity.
Conclusion
A
Registered Engineer shall not solicit or accept financial or other valuable
consideration, directly or indirectly, from outside agents in connection with
the work for which he is responsible unless the circumstances are fully
disclosed and agreed by all interested parties.
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