Engineering Management Roles

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What is the main responsibility of an engineer manager?

To organize the engineering unit

To manage the finances of the firm

To coordinate with other departments

To lead their group into producing a certain output consistent with the required specifications (correct)

What is the top position an engineer manager may hope to occupy?

General manager or president of a firm (correct)

Director of the engineering division

Head of the engineering unit

Technical supervisor

What happens to the technical activities of an engineer manager as they go up the corporate ladder?

They decrease (correct)

They increase

They remain the same

They become more complex

What is the definition of management?

The creative problem-solving process of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling an organization's resources to achieve its mission and objectives Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of management composed of?

Planning, organizing, directing, and controlling Signup and view all the answers

What does engineering management refer to?

The activity of combining technical knowledge with the ability to organize and coordinate worker power, materials, machinery, and money Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the tools developed by engineers during 6000-3000 B.C.?

Stone bladed axe Signup and view all the answers

In what period did engineers develop the Pyramids of Egypt?

600 B.C. - A.D. 400 Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the specific problem concerns that engineers are expected to address?

Solving difficulties faced by mankind Signup and view all the answers

Who benefited from the various tools, equipment, and projects developed by engineers?

Mankind Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of the engineer to perform his job effectively?

To know what is expected of him Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the outputs of engineers that are still needed today?

Improvements of old solutions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of management in an organization?

To determine the objectives of the organization and achieve them Signup and view all the answers

What is a common requirement for an engineer manager?

A few years experience in a pure engineering job Signup and view all the answers

What are the three general preconditions for achieving lasting success as a manager?

Ability, motivation, and opportunity Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an engineering job advertisement?

To attract qualified candidates for engineering positions Signup and view all the answers

What is typically included in an engineering job advertisement?

Job title, location, job description, and requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a job title in an engineering job advertisement?

It helps candidates understand the specific role they are applying for Signup and view all the answers