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Managing Engineering and Technology

Managing Engineering and Technology

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For courses in Technology Management, Engineering Management, or Introduction to Engineering Technology. Supporting engineers and technical professionals in developing the skills needed to be successful managers Managing Engineering and Technology is designed to teach engineers, scientists, and other technical professionals the basic management skills they will need to be effective both as they transition into management and throughout their careers. To build that expertise, Managing Engineering and Technology provides readers with the foundations of engineering management in five parts; Introduction to Engineering Management, Functions of Technology Management, Managing Technology, Managing Projects, and Managing Your Engineering Career. The 7th Edition of Managing Engineering and Technology welcomes a new co-author, William L. Schell, and incorporates new and improved content changes to assist in the development of the engineering skills of students. The new edition is updated throughout, with modern examples of engineering management applications. 

Table of Contents:
Part I Introduction to Engineering Management Chapter 1 Engineering and Management Preview Learning Objectives Engineering Management Engineering Management: A Synthesis Discussion Questions Sources Statistical Sourcebook Chapter 2 Historical Development of Engineering Management Preview Learning Objectives Origins The Industrial Revolution Management Philosophies Scientific Management Administrative Management Behavioral Management Contemporary Contributions Discussion Questions Sources Part II Functions of Technology Management Chapter 3 Leading Technical People Preview Learning Objectives Leadership Motivation Motivating and Leading Technical Professionals Discussion Questions Sources Statistical Sourcebook Chapter 4 Planning and Forecasting Preview Learning Objectives Nature of Planning The Foundation for Planning Some Planning Concepts Forecasting Strategies for Managing Technology Discussion Questions Problems Sources Statistical Sourcebook Chapter 5 Decision Making Preview Learning Objectives Nature of Decision Making Management Science Tools for Decision Making Computer-Based Information Systems Implementation Discussion Questions Problems Sources Chapter 6 Organizing Preview Learning Objectives Nature of Organizing Traditional Organization Theory Technology and Modern Organization Structures Teams Discussion Questions Sources Chapter 7 Some Human Aspects of Organizing Preview Learning Objectives Staffing Technical Organizations Authority and Power Delegation Committees Teams Discussion Questions Sources Statistical Sourcebook Chapter 8 Controlling Preview Learning Objectives The Process of Control Financial Controls Human Resource Controls Discussion Questions Problems Sources Part III Managing Technology Chapter 9 Managing Research and Development Preview Learning Objectives Product and Technology Life Cycles Nature of Research and Development Research Strategy and Organization Selecting R&D Projects Making R&D Organizations Successful Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship Discussion Questions Problems Sources Chapter 10 Managing Engineering Design Preview Learning Objectives Nature of Engineering Design Systems Engineering/New Product Development Concurrent Engineering Control Systems in Design Design Criteria Other Criteria in Design Discussion Questions Problems Sources Chapter 11 Planning Production Activity Preview Learning Objectives Introduction Planning Manufacturing Facilities Quantitative Tools in Production Planning Production Planning and Control Manufacturing Systems Discussion Questions Problems Sources Chapter 12 Managing Quality and Production Operations Preview Learning Objectives Assuring Product Quality Total Quality Management Productivity Maintenance and Facilities (Plant) Engineering Other Manufacturing Functions Discussion Questions Problems Sources Chapter 13 Engineers in Marketing and Service Activities Preview Learning Objectives Marketing and the Engineer The Process of Marketing The 4PS of the Marketing Mix Marketing and Engineers–Partnerships, R&D, and Technical Sales Engineers in the Service Economy Discussion Questions Sources Part IV Managing Projects Chapter 14 Project Planning and Acquisition Preview Learning Objectives Characteristics of a Project The Project Proposal Process Project Planning Tools Monitoring and Controlling Discussion Questions Problems Sources Chapter 15 Project Organization, Leadership, and Control Preview Learning Objectives Project Organization The Project Manager Motivating Project Performance Types of Contracts Discussion Questions Sources Part V Managing Your Engineering Career Chapter 16 Engineering Ethics Preview Learning Objectives Professional Ethics and Conduct Engineering Codes of Ethics Corporate Codes of Ethics Ethical Problems in Consulting and Construction Ethical Problems in Industrial Practice Summary: Making Ethical Decisions Discussion Questions Sources Case Study Websites Chapter 17 Achieving Effectiveness as an Engineer Preview Learning Objectives Getting off to the Right Start Charting Your Career Communicating Your Ideas Staying Technically Competent Professional Activity Diversity in Engineering and Management Management and the Engineer Managing Your Time Discussion Questions Sources Chapter 18 Globalization and Challenges for the Future Preview Learning Objectives Globalization Engineering Grand Challenges Future Considerations in Engineering and Management Discussion Questions Sources Global Websites Index


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780134875651
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Pearson
  • Height: 234 mm
  • No of Pages: 448
  • Spine Width: 30 mm
  • Width: 190 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0134875656
  • Publisher Date: 14 May 2020
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 988 gr


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