Chapter 1: Field and Function of Engineering Management Flashcards
It is where the engineer is engaged in the process of learning about nature and codifying this knowledge into usable theories
Research
Where the engineer undertakes the activity of turning a product concept to a finished physical item
Design and Development
Where the engineer works in a unit where new products or parts are tested for work-ability
Testing
Where the engineer is directly in charge of production personnel or assumes responsibility for the product
Manufacturing
This is where the construction engineer (a civil engineer) is either directly in charge of the construction personnel or may have responsibility for the quality of the construction process
Construction
Where the engineer assists the company’s customers to meet their needs, especially those that require technical expertise
Sales
Where the engineer works as consultant of any individual or organizations requiring his services
Consulting
Where the engineer may find the employment in the government performing any of the various tasks in regulating, monitoring, and controlling the activities of various institutions, public or private
Government
Where the engineer gets employment in a school and is assigned as a teacher of engineering courses
Teaching
Where the engineer is assigned to manage groups of people performing specific taks
Management
Classification of organization where those with minimal engineering jobs belong
Level 1
Classification of organization where those with a moderate degree of engineering jobs belong
Level 2
Classification of organization where those with a high degree of engineering jobs belong
Level 3
Examples of Level 1 organizations
Retailing firms, DOH
Examples of Level 2 organizations
Transportation companies, DOTr
Examples of Level 3 organizations
Construction Firms, DPWH
Among the types of organizations, the engineer will have a slim chance of becoming the general manager or president of ______
Level one
In _____ firms, the engineer may be assigned to head the engineering division
Level 2
They provide the biggest opportunity for an engineer to become the president or general manager
Level 3 firms
It refers to the activity combining technical knowledge with the ability to organize and coordinate worker power, materials, machinery, and money
Engineering management
He/she is presumed to be technically competent in his specialization
Engineer Manager
May be defined as the creative problem solving process of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling an organization’s resources to achieve its mission and objectives
Management
Processes of Management
planning
organizing
directing or leading
controlling
It must seek to find out the objectives of the organization, think of ways on how to achieve them, decide on the ways to be adapted and the material resources to be used, etc.
Management
Requirement for the engineer manager’s job
- bachelor’s/master’s degree in engineering or business management
- few years experience
- training in supervision
- special training in engineering management
_____ indicates at least 4 general preconditions for achieving lasting success as a manager
Kreitner
The 3 general preconditions for achieving lasting success as a manager
- Ability
- Motivation to manage
- Opportunity
It refers to the capacity of an engineer to achieve organizational objective effectively and efficiently
Managerial ability
It refers to a description of “whether objectives are accomplished”
Effectiveness
Description of the relative amount of resources used in obtaining effectiveness
Efficiency
He developed a psychometric instrument to measure objectively an individual’s motivation to manage
John B. Miner
Characterized by the recognition of managerial talent through financial and nonfinancial rewards
supportive climate
