SEEI Reflection

Working with basic circuits taught me that engineers are more precise in logic and results when dealing with problems or when coming up with solutions than other professionals. It’s hard to approach a solution if operating from different rules and theory. Engineers strive for perfection to eliminate variance which in turn helps to have a widely accepted practice. For example, a resistor has markers which allow for consistency when calculating resistance values. All engineers can calculate those markers and come to the same conclusion. I see how this is good for developing products or finding new solutions. Future engineers go on to build off what previous engineers have done.

This is very different than the practice of HR. Application of HR practices can yield varying results because although a standard may exist, circumstances cause HR practices to change. One implication of engineering practices yielding varying results would be bad business. Something as simple as making batteries that produce different volts, assuming the same brand and size, would be bad for business because consumers could not trust the reliability of the volts listed on the package and therefore not buy.

Engineers deal in precision and logic. So when working with one, frame your message or idea in terms they can understand. Here's a diagram shows a common domestic circuit. Imagine if each circuit was greatly different in output? You could start a fire!