Engineering Management (lEN 570 ) Importance of the course
Engineers find themselves at a decision point typically within 3 to 7 years after graduation. They choose between the technical specialty and technical management route. According to various studies conducted by the Engineering Manpower Commission7 it is estimated that more than 75% of engineers choose the technical. management route, and perform management tasks while maintaining identity in their technical specialties. Despite this phenomenon, engineers are rarely trained for management responsibilities. This course helps prepare engineers to assume managerial positions within their technical specialty areas.
40% of industrial executives and 34% of all top corporate managers in the U. S. have engineering backgrounds. The number of graduate-level engineering management programs was exponential from 1 in 1950 to 85 in 1984. Today, several universities offer Engineering Management programs/concentrations at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
Catalog Course Description
Integrating engineering discipline into the social and economic considerations of managing Systems. Tools and techniques used by engineering managers, including engineering project life-cycle, role playing, and communication. Decision-making in engineering management, managing change in engineering organizations. The engineer arid the Environment.
Prerequisites - Senior undergraduate and Graduate students of any engineering discipline
- IEN 311 (MAS 311) or permission of Instructor
Format
Lecture, Homework, Discussion, Case studies, Exams, and Term Paper
Course Objectives: - To expose engineering students to managerial concepts andtechniques used in the real world by Technical Managers, ProjectDirectors, and other technically oriented management personnel.
- To do in-depth analysis of some case studies pertaining toengineering management functions.
- To provide the students practical wisdom in the subject through guest-presentations by practocing Engineering Managers.
Main Text:
Managing Enpineering and Technology by Daniel L. Babcock, Prentice-Hall, 1996.
Reference Books: - Enpineering Management by B S, Dhillon, Technornic Publishing Co., 1987.
- Managing Projects: A System Approach by Daniel D. Roman, Elsevier Science Publishing CO., 1986.
- Engineering Program Management by Hans J. Tharrihain, John Wiley & Sons, 1984.
- Engineering Management by D.I. Cleland and D. E Kocaoglu, McGraw-Hill, 1981.
Grading Basis will be specified in class:
Case Studies:
Test 1
Test 2
Term Paper
Homework
INTRODUCTORY CONCEPTS
Module 1 Basic Definitions
· Engineering - Definition & Types
· Management - Definition- Types (by function, level & concept)
· Engineering Management - Definition
· Careers for Engineers & Engineering Managers
Read: Chapter 1 & Lecture Notes
Do: DQ 14, 1-5, 1-6, 1-10
Read: Chapter 38: pp 373-379 & Lecture Notes
Do: DQ 18-I, 18-3
Module 2 Historical Development of Engineering Management
Management in Ancient Civilizations
· Scientific Management
-.Concepts from Babbage, Towne, ASME, Taylor; Gilbreths
· Administrative Management
-Concepts from Fayol, Weber; Robb, Urwick
The Hawthorne studies
-Concepts from Drucker & others
Read: Chapter 2 & Lcca~re Notes
Do: DQ 2-6, 2-7, 2-8, 2-9
Module 3 Planning
The planning/Decision-making Process ( concept Model)
· Strategic Planning
-Mission Statement Development
-Goals Development
Tactical Planning
-Objectives & Action Plans
Read: Chapter 3 & .Lecture Notes
Do: DQ 3-3, 3-7, 3-9, 3-10
Module 4 Organizing
· Legal Barns of business
· Definition & role of organizing
· Traditional organizational forms
· Span of Control: Factors & Formula
Organizational Design in Technology-based Organizations
The Woodward Studies
The Aston Studies
Modern Organiz£ttionat Forms
Read: Chapter 5 & Lecture Notes
Do: DQ 5-I., 5-4,5-7,5-8
Staffing Technical Organizations
Selecting and Hiring technical professionals and managers
Orientation & Training
· Performance Appraisal
Read: Chapter 6: pp 99-109 & Lecture Notes
Do: DQ &2, 6-4, 6-6
Module 5 Motivating and Leading
Motivation Theories
- Maslow?s Theory of Hierarchy of Needs
- McGregor?s Theory X and Theory Y
- Herzberg?s Two-factor theory
- McCleland?s Trio of Needs
- Adams Equity Theory
- Vroom?s Expectancy Theory and the Porter-Lawler extension
· Leadership Concepts
Motivating and leading Technical Professionals
-Use of motivational theories by Engineers
-Sumanth's "Sandwich Technique" for correction
Read: Chapter 7 & Lecture Notes
Do: DQ 7-2,74 7-87-It), 7-14
Module 6: Delegating
Authority and Power
Assignment of duties, delegation of authority, and exaction of accountability
Reasons for delegation
Barriers to delegation for Engineering
-The Monkey example
Committees and their usage: some problems
Sumanth?s "MDF" formula t& multi-directional delegation
Read: Chapter 6: pp I 09- 17 & Lecture Notes
Do: DQ &8, 6-~ 6
Module 7 Controlling
Nature of control process
Closed-loop versus Open-Loop Control
3 Time perspectives on control
Characteristics of effective control Systems
Financial Controls
Non-financial controls
Read: Chapter 8 & Lecture Notes
Do: DQ 8-3, 8-4, 8-6, 8-8, 8-9
Time Control
Time Management
-Time Wasters
- Tools for Time Management
Read: chapter 18: pp379-382 & Lecture Notes
Do: DQ 18-5, 18-6, l8-7
Module 8 Communicating
Importance of Communication to the engineer and managers
The Communications Process Model
Factors in effective communication
Communication Methods/Tools
Creativity
Read: Chapter 16: pp 332-337 & Lecture Notes Chapter 9: pp 179-183 & Lecture Notes
Do: DQ 16-8, 16-9, 16-iC 16-il
Module 9 Managing Projects: Planning
Proposal/Process Planning Tools
- Statement of Work (SOW)
- Milestone Schedule
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Gantt (Bar) Charts
- Network Scheduling Systems: CPM & PERT
· Types of contracts
Read: Chapter 14 & Lecatre Notes
Do: DQ 1W4, 14-2, 14-10
Module 10 Managing Projects: Organizing, Motivating, Delegating ,& Controlling
· Organizational Structure
·Functional versus Projectized Organization
· Team-budding
· Conflict Resolution
· Client/Customer Communications
· Cost Control & Time Control
Read: Chapter 15 & Lectire Notes
Do: DQ 15-3, 15-6, 15-9, 1.5-11
Module 11 Professional Ethics and Conduct
Engineering Code of Ethics
Ethical Problems in Construction/Manufacturing and Consulting
Ethical Problems in industrial Practice: Environmental & Ecological concerns
Case Study: The Challenger Disaster
Company response to ethical problems
Ethics in dealing with international Enterprises
Read: Chapter 18: pp 382-396
Do: DQ l8-Q 18-11, 18-32, 18-lB
Module 12 Managing Your Engineering Career
Satisfaction 'with Career progress - AAES Survey
Getting off to the right start
Getting along well with your boss
Getting along well with your colleagues/associates and outsiders
The career stages
Staying technically competent
Professional Activities & Accreditation, registration, and certification
Read: Chapter 6: pp325-332 & Lecture Notes pp 338~347 & Lecture Notes
Do: DQ 16-2 16-1316-14
Module 13 Engineers in Marketing and Service Organizations
Engineering involvement in Marketing
Technical Employment in the Service Sector
Specific Service industry examples
Managing Research, Design, Development and Prototype phases
Configuration Management
Read: Chapter 13 & Lecture Notes
Do: DQ 13-3, 13-5, 13-7
Module 14 Global Opportunities for Engineers and Engineering Managers
The Engineer's Choices
Preparing for Managerial Responsibilities - The 6 Stages
Dual Degrees & Dual Career Paths
Ability to manage cultural Diversity
International Management:
Japanese, European., Latin American, Asian, etc.
International compliances
Read: Chapter 17 & Lecttire Notes
Do: DQ 17-2, 17-4, 17-8
Assigned Readings
TOPIC PAGES PAGES (Ch)
Module 1: Basic Definitions 384-390 instead of 373-379 (Ch.18)
Module 4: Staffing Technical? 98-110 instead of 99-109 (Ch. 6)
Module 6: Delegating 110-117 instead of 109-117 (Cb. 6)
Module 7: Controlling 390-393 instead of 379-382 (Ch. 18)
Module 8: Communicating 339-334 instead of 332-337 (Ch. 16)
178-181 instead of 179-183 (Ch. 9)
Module 11: Professional Ethics? 393-406 instead of 382-396 (Ch. 18)
Module 12: Managing Your? 331-338 instead of 325-332 (Ch. 16)
344-353 instead of 338-347 (Ch. 16)
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