Module 1 Flashcards
The Functions of the Engineer
- Reseach - Sales
- Design and Development
- Testing - Government
- Manufacturing - Teaching
- Construction - Management
a systematic
arrangement of people brought
together to accomplish some
specific purpose
Organization
Organizations may be classified
according to the degree of
engineering jobs performed:
- Level One – with minimum engineering
jobs - Level Two – with a moderate degree of
engineering jobs - Level Three – with a high degree of
engineering jobs
Is responsible for a work group segmented by function
Functional Manager
Is responsible for several work functional work groups
General Manager
The process of getting things done ______ and ______, through and with other people.
Effectively and Efficiently
Doing the thing correctly; refers to the relationship between inputs and outputs; seeks to minimize resource cost
Efficiency
Doing the right things, goal attainment
Effectiveness
is a process
consisting of planning,
organizing, leading (or
directing) and controlling
Management
Functions of a Manager
Planning and Decision Making
Organizing
Staffing
Directing/Leading
Controlling
3 Management Skills
Technical Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Conceptual Skills
The ability to utilize the knowledge of tools, techniques and procedures that are specific to a particular field.
Technical Skills
The ability to work effectively with
one’s own work group as well as others within the
organization.
Interpersonal Skills
The ability to process information
about the internal/external environment of the organization and determine its implication
Conceptual Skills
Skills needed at different levels of Management (Coneptual, Human, Technical)
First Line Management - Technical
Middle Management - Human
Top Management - Conceptual
REQUIREMENTS FOR ENGINEER MANAGER’S JOB (MINTZBERG’S MANAGERIAL ROLES)
Interpersonal Role
Informational Role
Decisional Role
The manager’s responsibility for managing relationships with organizational members and other constituents.
Interpersonal Role
The manager’s responsibility for gathering and disseminating information to the stakeholders of the organization.
Informational Role
The manager’s responsibility for processing information and reaching conclusions.
Decisional Role
How to become a successfull Engineer (Ghiselli Study 1971)
Supervisory Ability
Need for Occupational Achievement
Intelligence
Decisiveness
Self-Assurance
Initiative
