Conflict and Dispute Management in Engineering

1.1 Level and sources of conflict Level of conflict: Sources of conflict: 1.2 Conflict resolution method 1.3 Dispute resolution method 1.4 Difference between conflict and dispute Conflict Dispute Disagreement or clash of interest. Formal disagreement of ten legal in nature. Can be small, personal or organizational. Usually involves legal right or obligations. Can be resolved … Read more

Legal Aspects of Professional Engineering in Nepal

1.1 Introduction to Nepalese Legal System 1.2 Essentials of a valid contract Valid contract is a legally accepted agreement between parties that follows all the necessary rules, regulation and requirements. 1.3 Difference between Void and Voidable contracts Void Contract Voidable Contract A contract that’s not legal from the start because it breaks the law or … Read more

Roles of Professional Organizations in Regulation and Professional Development

1.1 Regulation of the practice of engineering profession 1.2 Objective of NEC and its License Provision Objective: License Provision: Enhances trust in engineering service among public. 1.3 Different between NEC and NEA Nepal Engineering Council (NEC) Nepal Engineering Association (NEA) Regulates engineering practice and standard. Represent and support engineers. Grants license to qualified engineers. Does … Read more

Ethics and Professionalism in Engineering

1.1 Moral, ethics and professionalism Moral: Ethics: Professionalism: 1.2 Characteristics of ethical decision making 1.3 Liability of engineers in design, construction and implementation of projects  Liability is a legal responsibility for actions or outcomes. Sources of liability: 1. Liabilities due to contract: 2. Liabilities due to criminal law: 3. Liabilities due to tort: Types of … Read more

Society and Technology in Engineering

1.1 Definition, types and essential elements of a society A society refers to a group of individual who share common values, norms and interactions within a specific geographical or social boundary. Types of Society: 1. Tribal Society: 2. Agrarian Society: 3. Industrial Society: Essential elements of society: 1.2 Factors and classical theories of social change … Read more