Engineering Management Fundamentals

<p>Executing specialized technical tasks independently. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A structured relationship among functions or individuals to perform tasks. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>PERT and CPM are project planning techniques. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Achieving customer satisfaction through continuous improvement. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Principles for making financially sound engineering decisions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He led the transformation of San Miguel from a beer company to a diversified conglomerate with investments in various sectors. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He pioneered hybrid rice technology with SL Agritech Corp. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Business and commerce (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He studied chemical engineering at FEU as a working student, attending night and Sunday classes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Telecommunications (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Management Man of the Year Award (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Engineering from the University of the Philippines (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>90% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Employees are allowed to behave like leaders. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Toyota (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>International Elevator and Equipment Inc. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>JGC Philippines Inc. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co., Ltd. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Escalator Design (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Industrial Engineer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A balanced mix of technical and managerial skills to understand challenges and coordinate the team. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aggregate planning, adjusting production, inventory, and workforce levels. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deciding on the specific daily schedule for each machine on the assembly line (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Isolating research and development from routine operations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Time-series analysis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Qualitative techniques (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Delphi method (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By providing specialized support and advisory services to line departments, enhancing transparency. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Administration is concerned with establishing overall policies and objectives, while management directs activities to achieve these goals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A shift from policy determination to policy or task execution. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Strategy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Judgment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Supporting and influencing team member behavior to foster a positive work environment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ability to manage networking and cooperation among organizations with diverse cultures, values, and languages. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Siemens (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A leader should possess diverse experience and a proven track record of accomplishment. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing regular opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Re-evaluate and potentially adjust the performance standards for project timelines. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rewarding calculated attempts to find new solutions, even if they don't always succeed. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Avoiding Responsibility (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reward working together instead of working against (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reward quality work instead of fast work (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing constructive feedback that acknowledges both strengths and areas for improvement. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Combines technical knowledge with organization of resources.

Attaining objectives through integration of resources.

Management of change, focusing on project execution.

A person who plans, organizes, leads, and controls resources.

Relationship between functions and people in a project.

Short assessments to test understanding of material.

An approach to improve quality across all processes.

International standards ensuring quality and safety.

A professional who designs and constructs machines and systems using scientific methods.

Different functions where engineers work, including research, design, and consulting.

An engineer overseeing a team in a specific project or department.

Skills that involve hands-on work and specific task execution.

Skills that involve managing people and resources in an organization.

The process of planning production and workforce to meet demand while minimizing costs.

Estimating future conditions based on data and trends to predict demands.

Forecasting methods based on opinions and surveys.

A hybrid structure combining line departments and specialized staff for support.

Administration sets policies; management executes them.

Key traits for effective leadership: technical skills, people skills, judgment, and character.

Tasks that leaders perform: achieving goals and maintaining group dynamics.

Managers need to network and adapt to diverse cultures and challenges.

The three critical components of leadership: leader, follower, situation.

People are the most important asset driving performance in an organization.

Task focuses on completing jobs; maintenance ensures team support and morale.

Proctor & Gamble ranks highest for leadership among top companies.

Top companies allow flexibility and innovative project approaches.

Roles in top companies are designed to be flexible for projects.

Best companies continuously develop qualified leadership candidates.

Includes Sumitomo Mitsui and Sta.Elena, focusing on construction.

An engineering firm involved in procurement and construction.

Prominent engineers turned successful business leaders in the Philippines.

Allowing unprofitable projects for innovative solutions is key.

High-tech entrepreneur, innovator in Silicon Valley, electrical engineering graduate from Mapua and Stanford.

Chemical engineering student turned billionaire, known for his work and night classes at FEU.

UP civil engineering graduate ranked fifth richest in the Philippines, involved in construction and real estate.

Industrial engineering graduate, President of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Mechanical engineering graduate, self-made billionaire and President of San Miguel, transformed the company.

Mechanical engineering graduate, leader in paper products and hybrid rice technology pioneer.

First national oil company in the Philippines, showcasing energy management.

A yearly ranking of billionaires, important for gauging wealth and influence.

Former chairman of MMDA and Marikina mayor, known for engineering and construction achievements.

Indicators like unfairness, avoiding responsibility, and lack of patience.

Characteristics of effective leaders including decisiveness, persistence, and integrity.

Key managerial functions include selecting, communicating, developing, motivating, and decision-making.

Elements that enhance worker motivation include satisfaction, involvement, information, and praise.

Encouragement tactics such as rewarding quality work over fast work and loyalty over turnover.

The process of assessing and regulating ongoing work and results achieved.

Activities involve setting standards, measuring performance, evaluating results, and making corrections.