Distinctive Behavior and Successful Management in Engineering

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What is the most important factor in boosting engineering managers' enthusiasm, according to the passage?

Offering inexpensive perks

Focusing on the well-being of the staff

Paying engineering managers well

Providing recognition for bottom-line contributions (correct)

What does the passage suggest is a key difference between engineering managers and project managers?

Engineering managers are more focused on the well-being of their staff, while project managers are more concerned with deadlines and budgets.

Engineering managers are more concerned with technical details, while project managers focus on overall project management.

There is no clear distinction made between engineering managers and project managers in the passage. (correct)

Engineering managers have more authority and decision-making power than project managers.

According to the passage, what is a common way people fail as managers?

They do not provide enough recognition or rewards for their team's contributions.

They set unrealistic targets that their team cannot achieve. (correct)

They are too focused on technical details and neglect overall project management.

The passage does not mention any common ways people fail as managers.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an important perk for engineering managers?

Implementing expensive, high-status benefits Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the PowerPoint presentation mentioned in the passage?

To emphasize the qualities of a good engineering manager Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key time management skill mentioned in the passage for successful engineering management?

The passage does not mention any specific time management skills for engineering managers Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which role should be assigned to the most experienced engineer in a project?

Project leader Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach when an engineering department is responsible for multiple large projects?

Hire project managers to handle projects with maximum commitment Signup and view all the answers

In situations where the right qualified people are unavailable or budgets are limited, what does the passage recommend?

Hire a professional consultant with complementary skills Signup and view all the answers

What role can a successful consultant play, in addition to providing technical expertise?

Serve as a coach and trainer Signup and view all the answers

What does Patrick Lencioni, the teamwork specialist, emphasize as crucial for building trust within a team?

Building relationships among associates Signup and view all the answers

What management practice is recommended for both managers and engineering managers in the passage?

Managing by wandering around (MBWA) Signup and view all the answers

What are the soft skills attributes that engineering managers must have?

Dependability, Work Ethic, Communication Skill Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a trait that engineering managers should possess according to the text?

Efficiency Signup and view all the answers

What does the text emphasize as essential for successful engineering management?

Soft Skills Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following traits is NOT mentioned as part of the soft skills required for engineering managers?

Efficiency Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy is specifically mentioned by Jitesh for successful engineering management?

Resource Management Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest as an essential attribute for engineering managers that goes beyond technical adeptness?

Dependability Signup and view all the answers