CHAPTER 1: THE FIELD OF ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT

Question 1

• Production of more food
• Elimination of air and water pollution
• Solid waste disposal and materials recycling
• Reduction of noise
• Supplying the increasing demand for energy
• Supplying the increasing demand for mobility
• Preventing and solving crimes
• Meeting the increase demand for communication facilities

Answer 1

Current Problems being Solved by Engineers

Question 2

• Stone bladed axe and irrigation system used to promote crops (6000 to 3000 B.C.)
• Pyramids of Egypt (3000 to 600 B.C.)
• Roadbuilding by Romans (600 B.C to A.D. 400)
• Production of Paper and gunpowder by the Chinese (100 A.D. to 1600 A.D.)
• Production of Steam engine and spinning and weaving machinery (1601 A.D. to 1799 A.D.)
• Manufactures of cars and household appliances (modern times)

Answer 2

Historical Functions

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Research

Question 4

engineer turning a product concept to a finished physical item

Answer 4

Design and Development

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Testing

Question 6

directly in charge of production personnel or assume responsibility for the product

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Manufacturing

Question 7

engineers directly in charge of the construction personnel or may have responsibility for the construction process

Answer 7

Construction

Question 8

engineer assists the company’s customers to meet their needs

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6. Sales

Question 9

engineer works as consultant of individual or organization

Answer 9

Consulting

Question 10

performing any of the various tasks in regulating, monitoring, and controlling the activities of various institutions, public or private

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Government

Question 11

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

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Teaching

Question 12

assigned to manage a group of people performing specific tasks

Answer 12

Management

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Engineers in Various Types of Organization

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Level 1, Level 2, Level 3

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minimal engineering jobs like retaining firms.

Answer 14

Level 1

Question 15

moderate degree of engineering jobs

Answer 15

Level 2

Question 16

high degree of engineering jobs

Answer 16

Level 3

Question 17

Activity combining “technical knowledge with the ability to organize and coordinate worker power, materials, machinery, and money.”

Answer 17

Engineering Management

Question 18

creative problem solving-process of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling an organization’s resources to achieve its mission or objectives.

Answer 18

Management

Question 19

The process of Management

Answer 19

1. Planning
2. Organizing
3. Directing or Leading
4. Controlling

Question 20

Requirement for the Engineer Manager’s Job

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1. Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree or Doctorate degree
2. A few years’ experience.
3. Training in supervision
4. Special training in engineering management

Question 21

He indicated at least three general preconditions for achieving lasting success as a manager.

Answer 21

Kreitner

Question 22

Capacity of an engineer manager to achieve organizational objectives effectively and efficiently.

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Ability or Managerial Ability

Question 23

whether objectives are accomplished

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Effectiveness

Question 24

description of the relative amount of resources used in obtaining effectiveness

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Efficiency

Question 25

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

Answer 25

John B. Miner

Question 26

Obtaining a suitable managerial job and finding a supportive climate

Answer 26

Opportunity