Chapter 1: Field and Function of Engineering Management

Question 1

It is where the engineer is engaged in the process of learning about nature and codifying this knowledge into usable theories

Answer 1

Research

Question 2

Where the engineer undertakes the activity of turning a product concept to a finished physical item

Answer 2

Design and Development

Question 3

Where the engineer works in a unit where new products or parts are tested for work-ability

Answer 3

Testing

Question 4

Where the engineer is directly in charge of production personnel or assumes responsibility for the product

Answer 4

Manufacturing

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Construction

Question 6

Where the engineer assists the company’s customers to meet their needs, especially those that require technical expertise

Answer 6

Sales

Question 7

Where the engineer works as consultant of any individual or organizations requiring his services

Answer 7

Consulting

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Government

Question 9

Where the engineer gets employment in a school and is assigned as a teacher of engineering courses

Answer 9

Teaching

Question 10

Where the engineer is assigned to manage groups of people performing specific taks

Answer 10

Management

Question 11

Classification of organization where those with minimal engineering jobs belong

Answer 11

Level 1

Question 12

Classification of organization where those with a moderate degree of engineering jobs belong

Answer 12

Level 2

Question 13

Classification of organization where those with a high degree of engineering jobs belong

Answer 13

Level 3

Question 14

Examples of Level 1 organizations

Answer 14

Retailing firms, DOH

Question 15

Examples of Level 2 organizations

Answer 15

Transportation companies, DOTr

Question 16

Examples of Level 3 organizations

Answer 16

Construction Firms, DPWH

Question 17

Among the types of organizations, the engineer will have a slim chance of becoming the general manager or president of ______

Answer 17

Level one

Question 18

In _____ firms, the engineer may be assigned to head the engineering division

Answer 18

Level 2

Question 19

They provide the biggest opportunity for an engineer to become the president or general manager

Answer 19

Level 3 firms

Question 20

It refers to the activity combining technical knowledge with the ability to organize and coordinate worker power, materials, machinery, and money

Answer 20

Engineering management

Question 21

He/she is presumed to be technically competent in his specialization

Answer 21

Engineer Manager

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Management

Question 23

Processes of Management

Answer 23

planning
organizing
directing or leading
controlling

Question 24

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.

Answer 24

Management

Question 25

Requirement for the engineer manager’s job

Answer 25

1. bachelor’s/master’s degree in engineering or business management
2. few years experience
3. training in supervision
4. special training in engineering management

Question 26

_____ indicates at least 4 general preconditions for achieving lasting success as a manager

Answer 26

Kreitner

Question 27

The 3 general preconditions for achieving lasting success as a manager

Answer 27

1. Ability
2. Motivation to manage
3. Opportunity

Question 28

It refers to the capacity of an engineer to achieve organizational objective effectively and efficiently

Answer 28

Managerial ability

Question 29

It refers to a description of “whether objectives are accomplished”

Answer 29

Effectiveness

Question 30

Description of the relative amount of resources used in obtaining effectiveness

Answer 30

Efficiency

Question 31

He developed a psychometric instrument to measure objectively an individual’s motivation to manage

Answer 31

John B. Miner

Question 32

Characterized by the recognition of managerial talent through financial and nonfinancial rewards

Answer 32

supportive climate