CH1 - The Field of Engineering Management

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Are expected to perform a variety of tasks depending on their specialization and job level.
Engineers
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It is important to the _ that he knows what is expected of him so that he may be able to perform his job effectively and efficiently.
Engineer
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Since prehistoric times, mankind has benefited from various tools, equipment, and projects developed by engineers.
Functions of the engineer.
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Tools, equipment, and projects made by engineers in prehistoric times.
Stone bladed axe (6000BC - 3000BC)
Irrigation system (6000BC - 3000BC)
Pyramids of Egypt (3000BC - 600BC)
Roadbuilding (600BC - 400AD)
Paper and gunpowder (100AD - 1600AD)
Steam engines (1601AD - 1799AD)
Spinning and weaving machinery (1601AD - 1799AD)
Cars and household appliances (MODERN)
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Are an indispensable segment of the world's professions.
Engineers
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Engineering outputs are needed for the following problem concerns.
1. Production of more food for a fast growing populace
2. Elimination of air and water pollution
3. Solid waste disposal and material recycling
4. Reduction of noise
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
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What are the functions of engineering?
Research
Design
Testing
Manufacturing
Construction
Sales
Consulting
Government
Teaching
Management
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Where the engineer is engaged in the process of learning about nature and codifying this knowledge into usable theories.
Research
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Where the engineer undertakes the activity of turning a product concept into a finished physical item.CoC
Design and development
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Where the engineer works in a unit where new products or parts are tested for work ability.
Testing
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Where the engineer is directly in charge of production personnel or assumes responsibility for the product.
Manufacturing
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Where the engineer (civil) is either directly in charge of the construction personnel or may have responsibility for the quality of the construction process.
Construction
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Where the engineer assists the company's customers to meet their needs.
Sales
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Where the engineer works as a consultant to any individual or organization.
Consulting
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Where the engineer may find employment in the government performing any of the various tasks in regulating, monitoring, and controlling the activities of various institutions; public or private.
Government
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Where the engineer gets employed in a school and is assigned as a teacher of engineering courses.
Teaching
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Where the engineer is assigned to manage groups of people performing specific tasks.
Management
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What are the types of orgnization or degree of engineering job?
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
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Requires minimal engineering jobs, like retailing firms.
Level One
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Requires a moderate degree of engineering jobs, like transportation companies.
Level Two
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Requires a high degree of engineering jobs, like construction firms.
Level Three
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This level has a slim chance of the engineer becoming a general manager or president. They may be assigned to head a small engineering unit.
Level One
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This level may have the engineer be assigned to head the engineering division.
Level Two
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This level provides the biggest opportunity for an engineer to become president or general manager. Adequate management skills are required.
Level Three
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Refers to the activity combining "technical knowledge with the ability to organize and coordinate worker power, materials, machinery, and money."
Engineering Management
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