Engineering Management

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Which of the following best describes engineering management?

  • The responsibility of leading a group to produce output according to specifications
  • The top position in a firm
  • The process of supervising the work of a few people
  • The combination of technical knowledge and the ability to organize and coordinate resources (correct)

What is the main responsibility of an engineer manager?

  • To perform technical activities at the highest level
  • To lead a group to produce output consistent with specifications (correct)
  • To supervise the work of a few people
  • To understand management courses

What happens to the technical activities of an engineer manager as they move up the management ladder?

  • They become the president of the firm
  • They perform more technical activities
  • They perform fewer technical activities (correct)
  • They remain the same

Why is it important for engineering managers to understand management courses?

<p>To enhance their management skills (D)</p>
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What is the top position an engineer manager can hope to occupy?

<p>General managership or presidency of any firm (B)</p>
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What is the primary focus of engineering management?

<p>Producing output consistent with required specifications (C)</p>
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What happens to the technical activities of an engineer manager as they move up the management ladder?

<p>They decrease (A)</p>
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What is the ultimate goal of an engineer manager's career progression?

<p>To become a president of a firm (A)</p>
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Why is it important for engineering managers to understand management courses?

<p>To enhance coordination and organization abilities (D)</p>
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What is the initial phase of engineering management for an engineer?

<p>Supervising the work of a few people (A)</p>
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