FA 2 Flashcards
Service firms primarily focus on:
Delivering technical services such as maintenance or repair
Project management is generally concerned with:
Delivering specific, time-bound objectives
Engineering management emerged as a discipline due to the need to:
Integrate technical and business processes
Firms that explore new engineering theories and concepts are classified as:
Research and development firms
Construction firms are primarily involved in:
Building physical infrastructure projects
Engineering management is different from project management in that it:
Combines technical expertise with leadership
The classification of firms that focuses on technical analysis and solutions for clients is:
Consulting firms
The management of engineering tasks for improved productivity and quality is the focus of:
Engineering management
What is a shared characteristic between project management and engineering management?
Both require leadership and decision-making skills
What is a key distinction between project management and engineering management?
Project management emphasizes timelines and budgets, while engineering management integrates technical and managerial skills.
Engineering management aims to:
Align technical goals with business strategies
Firms focused on transforming raw materials into finished products are classified as:
Manufacturing firms
Which classification of firm provides maintenance and operational support services?
Service firms
What is the primary focus of engineering management?
Integrating engineering and management principles
An engineer’s role in the actual world involves:
Transforming ideas into practical solutions
Firms involved in building infrastructure projects fall under which classification?
Construction firms
A firm that combines engineering design and product manufacturing is classified as:
Hybrid engineering firm
Which of the following is a responsibility of engineers in manufacturing firms?
Designing efficient production systems
What is a key function of engineers in the real world?
Designing and implementing solutions to technical problems
A primary characteristic of engineering management is:
The combination of managerial and engineering expertise
