Engineers Shall Not Affix Their Signatures to Plans or Documents

question 18

True/False

Engineers shall not affix their signatures to plans or documents dealing with subject matter in which they lack competence, but may affix their signatures to plans or documents not prepared under their direction and control where the engineer has a good faith belief that such plans or documents were competently prepared by another designated party.

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Definitions:

Dissatisfiers

Factors or elements in a situation or product that can cause dissatisfaction if missing or poorly executed, though their presence does not necessarily increase satisfaction.

Herzberg

Refers to Frederick Herzberg, an American psychologist known for introducing the two-factor theory, also known as Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory, in workplace management.

Behavior Modification

A therapeutic approach aimed at changing specific behaviors using various techniques such as reinforcement and punishment.

Skinner's Belief

Refers to B.F. Skinner's theory that behavior is determined by its consequences, reinforcements, or punishments, which lead to an increase or decrease in that behavior.