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Intro To EM Flashcards

1
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is the application of science and math to solve complex
problems

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ENGINEERING

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The process of deciding the best way to use an organization’s resources to
produce goods or provide services

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MANAGEMENT

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Parts of Management

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Good decisions
communicate well with people
make work assignments
delegate
plan
train people
motivate people
appraise employee’s job
performance

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Engineering management

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a specialized form of management
required to successfully lead engineering or technical personnel and
projects and applies to either functional management or project
management.

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Engineering management

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Refers to the activity combining technical ability to organize and coordinate
worker power, materials, machinery and money

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use their training and experience to coach, mentor
and motivate technical professionals.

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Engineering managers

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LEVELS OF MANAGEMENT

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Top - Middle - Lower Level

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Top-Level/Senior

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chairperson of the board, CEO,
COO, VPs.

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Top-Level/Senior

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Set goals and objectives, set actions to
meet, decides how to use resources

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Middle-Level

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Dept head, Managers

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Set goals for
specific areas, decides what employees in each
area must do

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Middle-Level

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Team Lead, supervisor.

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Lower-Level/Supervisory

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Lower-Level/Supervisory

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Make sure that the day to day operations of the
organizations run smoothly

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3 Types of Managerial Skills

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Technical skills

Conceptual skills

Human or interpersonal management skills

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Technical skills

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skills tells us, they give the manager knowledge and ability
to use different techniques to achieve what they want to achieve.

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not related only for machines, production tools or other equipment, but also
they are skills that will be required to increase sales, design different types of
products and services, market the products and services, etc.

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Technical skills

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Technical skills

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most important for first-level managers.

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When it comes to top
managers, these skills are not something with a high significance level.

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Technical skills

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knowledge or ability of a manager for more abstract
thinking.

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Conceptual skills

20
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can easily see the whole through analysis and diagnosis
of different states.

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Conceptual skills

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are vital for top managers, less critical for mid-level managers
and not required for first-level managers

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Conceptual skills

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As we go from the bottom of the
managerial hierarchy to the top, the importance of these skills will rise

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Conceptual skills

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present a manager’s knowledge and
ability to work with people. One of the most critical management tasks is to work
with people. Without people, there will not be a need for the existence of
management and managers.

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Human or interpersonal managerial skills

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Simply, they are essential skills for all
hierarchical levels in the company

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interpersonal managerial skills

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Management Process

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Planning
Organizing
Staffing
Leading
Controlling

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Engineering Manager’s Responsibilities

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Proposing and managing budgets for projects.

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Engineering Manager’s Responsibilities

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Supervising the work of multiple teams.

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  • Planning and executing strategies for completing projects on time.
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Engineering Manager’s Responsibilities

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  • Research and develop designs and products.
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Engineering Manager’s Responsibilities

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  • Determining the need for training and talent development.
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Engineering Manager’s Responsibilities

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  • Hiring contractors and building teams.
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Engineering Manager’s Responsibilities

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  • Ensuring products have the support of upper management.
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Engineering Manager’s Responsibilities

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  • Providing clear and concise instructions to engineering teams.
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Engineering Manager’s Responsibilities

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Proven work experience as an Engineering Manager or similar role
* Analytical skills for evaluating information carefully and solving complex problems
* Communication skills for overseeing staff and working with other management
personnel
* Detail-oriented with the ability to catch minor errors which can result in major
problems
* Math skills, including calculus and other advanced mathematics
* Organizational skills for keeping track of various budgets, employees, and
schedules simultaneously
* Relevant training and/or certifications as an Engineering Manage

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Engineering Manager’s Requirements

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