Introduction to Engineering Management BEE30103 Quiz
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What is the modern definition of engineering according to ABET?

  • The profession that applies natural sciences to study the behavior of materials and forces
  • The profession that involves managing engineering projects and organizations
  • The profession that focuses on developing clever inventions for military applications
  • The profession that applies mathematical and natural sciences to develop ways to utilize materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind and nature (correct)

    • What is the main focus of the course 'Managing Engineering and Technology' by Daniel L. Babcock and Lucy C. Morse?

  • Applications of clever inventions in engineering organizations
  • Principles of project management in engineering (correct)
  • Mathematical and natural sciences applied in engineering
  • Understanding the importance of management to engineers

    • What is the role of an engineer according to the provided text?

  • Studying the behavior of materials and forces in nature
  • Applying mathematical and science knowledge to benefit mankind and nature (correct)
  • Developing clever inventions for military applications
  • Focusing on managing engineering projects and organizations

    • What are the management challenges highlighted for engineers in the course outline?

    <p>Quality management and early applications of clever inventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who accredits the modern definition of engineering profession?

    <p>ABET (Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the early application of Clever Inventions based on, as mentioned in the course lecture plan?

    <p>Military applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level of management is responsible for defining the character, mission, & objectives of the enterprise?

    <p>Top-level Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of skills do managers at all levels require?

    <p>Technical, Interpersonal, and Conceptual skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role where a manager selects, guides, and motivates subordinates?

    <p>Leader role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which management level carries out the plans & objectives of higher management using the personnel & other resources assigned to them?

    <p>First-line Managers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role where a manager collects information about internal operations and external events?

    <p>Monitor Role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of job involves directly supervising non-managers?

    <p>First-line Managers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which skill is specific to subject-related skills such as engineering or accounting?

    <p>Technical skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role where a manager transforms information internally to everybody in the organization?

    <p>Disseminator Role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which management level provides and integrating & coordinating function so that the short-range decisions & activities of first-line supervisory groups can be orchestrated toward achievement of the long-range goals of the enterprise?

    <p>Middle Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which managerial role involves public relations with the press, public, and other organizations?

    <p>Spokesman Role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the course 'Managing Engineering and Technology' by Daniel L. Babcock and Lucy C. Morse?

    <p>Applications of these Principles in Engineering Organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the provided text, what is the modern definition of engineering by ABET (Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology)?

    <p>Developing ways to utilize the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind and nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the management challenges highlighted for engineers in the course outline?

    <p>Management challenges for Engineers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an engineer, as defined in the provided text?

    <p>A person applying his/her mathematical and science knowledge properly for mankind and nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of management?

    <p>Directing the actions of a group to achieve a goal in the most efficient manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which management level is responsible for establishing departmental policies and evaluating the performance of subordinate work units?

    <p>Middle Managers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of skills do managers need at all levels?

    <p>Technical, Interpersonal, and Conceptual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a manager who transforms information internally to everybody in the organization?

    <p>Disseminator Role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which managerial level directly supervises non-managers?

    <p>First-line Managers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of top-level management?

    <p>Defining the character, mission, &amp; objectives of the enterprise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which managerial role involves public relations with the press, public, and other organizations?

    <p>Spokesman Role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What skill is specific to subject-related skills such as engineering or accounting?

    <p>Technical Skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of middle managers?

    <p>Make plans of intermediate range to achieve long-range goals set by top management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a manager who collects information about internal operations and external events?

    <p>Monitor Role</p> Signup and view all the answers

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