Group 3 Flashcards
Management and its functions
what is the expected weakness for engineers
people-based skills
enumerate the ff equipment and projects developed by engineers
SPR
- stone bladed axe and irrigation system
- pyramids of egypt
- roadbuilding
enumerate the 10 functions of engineering
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research
design and development
testing
manufacturing
construction
sales
consulting
government
teaching
management
what level does this engineer belongs to?
those with minimal engineering jobs like retailing firms.
level 1
what level does this engineer belongs to?
those with a moderate degree of engineering jobs like transportation companies.
level 2
what level does this engineer belongs to?
those with a high degree of engineering jobs like construction firms.
level 3
this refers to the activity combining “technical
knowledge with the ability to organize and coordinate worker power, materials, machinery, and money.”
engineering management
this refers to the the “creative problem solving-
process of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling an organization’s resources to achieve its mission and objectives.”
management
what are the 4 requirement for an engineering manager’s job
- Bachelor degree
- Training in Supervision
- Training in Engineering Management
- Experience in engineering job
he indicates at least three general preconditions for achieving lasting success as a manager.
Robert Kreitner
what are the three general
preconditions indicated by robert kreitner
AMO
1.ability
2.motivation to manage
3.opportunity.
refers to the capacity of an engineer manager to achieve organizational objectives effectively and efficiently.
ability
he provided 7 key points about “motivation to manage”
john b. miner
Successful managers become possible only if those having the ability and motivation are given the opportunity to manage.
opportunity
The opportunity for
successful management has two requirements:
1.Obtaining a suitable managerial job, and
2.Finding a supportive climate once on the job.
