Engineering Management
Managing Effectively in Technology-based Organizations
Hans J. Thamhain(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
Published on 19. November 1992
Book
Hardback
592 pages
978-0-471-82801-3 (ISBN)
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Description
This volume attempts to combine modern engineering management ideas and techniques in order to utilize the strong quantitative background of engineering personnel in a firm. It describes engineering methods and the basics of organizational management that are necessary to effectively produce products or major projects, while retaining control and management of technological developments, engineering and research and development personnel. A reference manual and source book of tables, checklists, forms and data, it is intended for research and development and technology managers throughout industry.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
tables
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 165 mm
Weight
936 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-82801-3 (9780471828013)
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Content
Managing in Engineering: A Perspective. Organizing the Engineering Function. Planning the Engineering Function. Engineering Project Planning. Tools and Techniques for Managing Engineering Projects. Controlling and Measuring Engineering Work. Managing Information. Engineering's Joint Responsibilities and Interfaces with Marketing. Bid Proposal Development. Motivation and Leadership. Developing the Technology-Based Engineering Organization. Team-Building in Engineering. Managing Conflict and Change. Career Development in Engineering. Appendices. Index.