Management and Its Functions

Question 1

Engineers are expected to perform a variety of tasks depending on their

Answer 1

specialization and job level.

Question 2

was a very useful
tool; and the irrigation
system used to promote
crop growing 6000 to
3000 B.C.

Answer 2

stone bladed axe

Question 2

Roadbuilding by the
Romans in

Answer 2

600 B.C. to A.D.
400

Question 3

Pyramids of Egypt

Answer 3

3000 to 600 BC

Question 4

The production of paper
and gunpowder by the
Chinese

Answer 4

100 AD to 1600 AD

Question 5

The production of steam
engine and the spinning
and weaving machinery

Answer 5

1601 AD to 1799 AD

Question 5

Even as engineers are currently producing solutions to many of the difficulties faced by mankind, much is still expected of them. Their outputs, new or improvements of old ones, are very much needed in the following specific problem concerns:

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1.Production of more food for a fast growing world population;
2.Elimination of air and water pollution;
3.Solid waste disposal and materials recycling;
4.Reduction of noise in various forms;
5.Supplying the increasing demand for energy;
6.Supplying the increasing demand for mobility;
7.Preventing and solving crimes;
8.Meeting the increasing demand for communication facilities.

Question 6

the functions of engineering encompass the following areas:

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Research
Design and Development
Testing
Manufacturing
Construction
Sales
Consulting
Management
Government
Teaching

Question 6

those with minimal
engineering jobs like
retailing firms.

Answer 6

Level 1

Question 7

those with a moderate
degree of engineering
jobs like transportation
companies.

Answer 7

Level 2

Question 8

those with a high degree
of engineering jobs like
construction firms.

Answer 8

Level 3

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Engineering Management

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Management

Question 10

Managerial ability refers to the capacity of an
engineer manager to achieve organizational
objectives effectively and efficiently.

Answer 10

Abilility

Question 10

Kreitner indicates at least three general
preconditions for achieving lasting success as a manager. They are as follows:

Answer 10

1.ability
2.motivation to manage
3.opportunity

Question 10

Requirements for Engineer
Manager’s Job

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1. Bachelor degree
2. Training in Supervision
3. Training in Engineering Management
4. Experience in engineering job

Question 11

Effectiveness,
according to Higgins, refers to a description of

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“whether objectives are accomplished”

Question 12

known for their great contributions to the development of the world’s
civilization. There are many areas where their presence is necessary like research,
design and development, testing, manufac- turing, construction, sales, consulting,
government, teaching, and management.

Answer 12

Engineers

Question 12

efficiency is a description of

Answer 12

the relative amount of
resources used in obtaining effectiveness.

Question 12

Motivation to Manage

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1.Favorable attitude toward those in positions of authority, such as superiors.

2.Desire to engage in games or sports
competition with peers.

3.Desire to engage in occupational or work-
related competition with peers.

4.Desire to assert oneself and take charge.

5.Desire to exercise power and authority over
others.

6.Desire to behave in a distinctive way, which
includes standing out from the crowd.

7.Sense of responsibility in carrying out the
routine duties associated with managerial work.

Question 13

The opportunity for
successful management has two requirements:

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1.Obtaining a suitable managerial job, and
2.Finding a supportive climate once on the job.

Question 14

may be found contributing their share in the various levels of organization.
Engineering activities need to be managed and engineers are sometimes placed in
positions where they have to learn management skills.

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Engineers

Question 15

concerned with planning, organizing, leading, and controlling an
organization’s resources to achieve its mission and objectives.

Answer 15

Management