The Field of Engineering Management

• A function of engineering where the engineers is engaged in the process of learning nature and codifying this knowledge into usable theories.

  Research
• A function of engineering where the engineers undertake the activity of turning the product concept to finish physical item. Design for manufacturability and value engineering teams (a feature of some companies) are engaged with improvements of design and specifications at the research, development, design, and production stages, of product development.

  Design and Development
• A function of engineering where the engineers work in a unit where new products or parts are tested for work-ability.

  Testing
• A function of engineering where the engineers are directly in charge of production personnel or assume responsibility for the product.

  Manufacturing
• A function of engineering where the the construction engineers (civil engineer) is either directly in charge of the construction personnel or may have responsibility for the quality of construction process.

  Construction
• A function of engineering where the engineers assists company's customers to meet their needs, especially those who require technical expertise.

  Sales
• A function of engineering where the engineers works as consultant of any individual or organization requiring his services.

  Consulting
• A function of engineering where the engineers may find employment in the government performing any of the various task in regulating, monitoring, and controlling the activities of various institutions, public or private.

  Government
• A function of engineering where the engineers get employment in a school and are assigned as a teacher of engineering courses. Some of them later become deans, vice presidents and presidents.

  Teaching
• A function of engineering where the engineer is assigned to manage group of people performing specific task.

  Management
• A process consisting of planning, organizing, directing (or leading), and controlling.

  Management
• He indicated at least three general preconditions for achieving lasting success as a manager.

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

  ability, motivation to manage, and opportunity
• Managerial refers to the capacity of an engineer manager to achieve organizational objectives effectively and efficiently.

  Ability
• According to Higgins, this refers to a description of "whether objectives are accomplished."

  Effectiveness
• According to Higgins, this is a description relative amount of resources used in obtaining effectiveness.

  Efficiency
• He developed a psychometric instrument to measure objectively an individual's motivation to management.

  John B. Miner
• Many people have the desire to work and finish specific tasks assigned by superiors, but not many are motivated to manage other people so that they may contribute to the realization of the organization’s objectives.

  Motivation to Manage
• 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:

  Obtaining a suitable managerial job and finding a supportive climate once on the job.
• Since prehistoric times, mankind has benefited from the various tools, equipment and projects developed by engineers. Among these are the following:

  (1) stone bladed axe and irrigation system

  (2) pyramid of Egypt

  (3) road building by the Romans

  (4) production of paper and gunpowder by the Chinese

  (5) production of steam engine and spinning and weaving machinery

  (6) the manufacture of cars and household appliances
• Even as engineers are currently producing solutions to many of 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:

  (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
• Even as engineers are currently producing solutions to many of 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:

  (5) supplying the increasing demand for energy

  (6) supplying the increasing demand for mobility

  (7) preventing and resolving crimes

  (8) meeting the increasing demand for communication facilities
• A management researcher, John B. Miner, developed a psychometric instrument to measure objectively an individual’s motivation to management. The test is anchored to the following dimensions:

  (1) Favorable attitude to 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.
• A management researcher, John B. Miner, developed a psychometric instrument to measure objectively an individual’s motivation to management. The test is anchored to the following dimensions:

  (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.
• He said that "To be a good professional engineer, always start to study late for exams because it teaches you how to manage time and tackle emergencies."

  Bill Gates