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

Who accredits the modern definition of engineering profession?

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

What type of skills do managers at all levels require?

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

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

<p>Leader role (A)</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 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of job involves directly supervising non-managers?

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

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

<p>Technical skills (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Spokesman Role (C)</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 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Management challenges for Engineers (D)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of skills do managers need at all levels?

<p>Technical, Interpersonal, and Conceptual (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which managerial level directly supervises non-managers?

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

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

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

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

<p>Technical Skills (A)</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 (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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