Introduction to Engineering Management Quiz

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What is the main goal of management as defined in the text?

To engage in planning and decision-making activities

To perform administrative tasks efficiently

To focus on management as an occupational career

To achieve organizational goals in an efficient and effective manner (correct)

Which best describes McFarland’s use of the word 'management' in the text?

A method for achieving personal goals

A scientific field of study

An organizational or administrative process (correct)

The physical resources of an organization

What does engineering management involve?

Planning and decision making, organizing, leading, and control of resources (correct)

Achieving personal goals efficiently

Focusing solely on financial resources of an organization

Only applying knowledge of natural sciences to projects

In the context of the text, what does management focus on getting done?

Accomplishment of organizational goals through others Signup and view all the answers

What key elements are highlighted as essential for management in the text?

Objective resources, methods, organization setting, people Signup and view all the answers

How does the text define 'engineering' in relation to management?

Engaging in a science-based discipline Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of management according to the text?

Efficient utilization of resources Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for defining the vision, mission, and objectives of the enterprise?

Top Managers Signup and view all the answers

Which managerial skill involves influencing people to strive toward the achievement of organizational goals?

Interpersonal skills Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of first-line managers?

Supervise nonmanagers Signup and view all the answers

According to Henry Fayol, which function of management involves establishing a structure of roles for people in an enterprise?

Organizing Signup and view all the answers

What level of management involves making intermediate-range plans to achieve goals set by top management?

Middle Management Signup and view all the answers

Introduction to Engineering Management Quiz

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What is the main goal of management as defined in the text?

Which best describes McFarland’s use of the word 'management' in the text?

What does engineering management involve?

In the context of the text, what does management focus on getting done?

What key elements are highlighted as essential for management in the text?

How does the text define 'engineering' in relation to management?

What is the main focus of management according to the text?

Who is responsible for defining the vision, mission, and objectives of the enterprise?

Which managerial skill involves influencing people to strive toward the achievement of organizational goals?

What is the primary role of first-line managers?

According to Henry Fayol, which function of management involves establishing a structure of roles for people in an enterprise?

What level of management involves making intermediate-range plans to achieve goals set by top management?

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