Engineering Management Fundamentals

Which activity most accurately describes engineering management?

In the context of project management, what fundamentally constitutes 'management'?

What is the core essence of project management?

Which of the following is NOT a primary function expected of a manager?

What does 'organization' refer to within a management context?

Considering both PERT and CPM, which statement best describes their role within project planning?

In the context of Total Quality Management (TQM), what is the primary focus?

What foundational aspect does Engineering Economy primarily introduce to engineering management?

Which of the following best describes Ramon Ang's impact on San Miguel Corporation?

What distinguishes Henry Lim Bon Liong's contribution to Philippine agriculture?

Frances Chua holds leadership positions in several organizations, demonstrating her influence in which sector?

How did Lucio Tan overcome challenges in his pursuit of education?

David Consunji's DMCI is involved in a range of industries. Which of the following is NOT listed as one of them?

Diosdado Banatao's expertise primarily lies in what field?

Which award did Velasco receive in 1977, highlighting his achievements in management?

What is a common academic background shared by Henry Lim Bon Liong and Frances Chua?

Based on the 2013 Hay Group report, what percentage of top 20 companies encouraged employees to circumvent the standard hierarchy for innovative ideas?

Which of these characteristics was observed in all of the top-performing companies identified in the 2013 Hay Group leadership study?

According to the provided data, which company experienced the largest drop in ranking on the list of top companies for leadership between 2012 and 2013?

Which of the following companies was a new entrant to the Hay Group's list of top 20 companies for leadership in 2013?

Which of the following Philippine engineering companies specializes in the design, sales, installation, and maintenance of escalators and elevators?

A construction company is seeking a firm to handle the engineering, procurement, and construction of a new industrial plant. Based on the information, which Philippine company is best suited for this project?

An infrastructure project requires expertise in bridge construction, environmental solutions, and renovation services. Which Philippine engineering company should be contracted?

Which of the following services is NOT listed as a specialty of Meralco Industrial Engineering Services Corporation?

An engineer is tasked with optimizing the layout of a manufacturing plant to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks. Which engineering role is MOST directly aligned with this objective?

An engineering team is developing a new smartphone. Which skill set, technical or managerial, is MOST crucial for the project manager overseeing the entire development process?

A company anticipates fluctuating demand for its product. What type of planning should it employ to balance production capacity with these demand variations?

Which aspect is LEAST likely to be addressed during the aggregate planning process in a manufacturing company?

Which of the listed options is NOT typically involved in the planning process within an engineering organization?

An engineer uses historical sales data from the past five years to predict demand for a product in the next quarter. Which forecasting method are they employing?

A company wants to gauge customer interest in a new product before investing heavily in its development. Which forecasting technique would be MOST appropriate in this early stage?

A panel of experts is consulted to forecast the potential market share of a new technology. Each expert provides an initial estimate, then receives feedback and provides a revised estimate. This process repeats until a consensus is reached. Which forecasting tool is being used?

In a line and staff organization, how do staff departments primarily contribute to the overall function of the business?

What fundamentally differentiates administration from management within an organization?

As one moves further down the organizational hierarchy, what is the general shift in responsibility observed?

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the basic elements in leadership?

A project manager excels in risk assessment and mitigation, particularly in complex engineering projects. Which leadership quality does this best exemplify?

Which of the following best describes the 'maintenance' function of a leader?

In the context of a manager as a leader, especially in globally operating engineering firms, what is a critical capability they must possess to effectively lead?

According to the Hay Group, which of the following companies is recognized among the top 20 for leadership?

Bayani Fernando's background MOST directly demonstrates which principle of effective leadership?

Which of the following actions by a manager would MOST effectively foster motivation among workers, aligning with the principles outlined?

A company is facing a persistent issue with project delays. According to the principles of 'controlling', what should be the FIRST step a manager takes to address this problem?

Which reward strategy is most likely to encourage innovative problem-solving within a team?

A manager consistently takes credit for their team's accomplishments while deflecting blame for failures. Which 'sign of poor leadership' does this best exemplify?

A senior employee is known for being territorial with their knowledge, making it difficult for junior colleagues to learn and grow. Which reward strategy would MOST directly address this issue?

A company values efficiency above all else. How can the company reward strategies to avoid potential pitfalls from this value?

How can a manager improve team performance by 'evaluating performance' more effectively as part of the controlling activities?