Synopses & Reviews
An authoritative handbook covering the full range of management concepts, skills, and techniques as they apply to engineering. Written by industry leaders and compiled by a team of noted engineering consultants, the handbook offers expert guidance on managing the engineering organization; functional management topics such as administration and procedures, budgeting, scheduling, project management, facilities, computer use, research, and the marketing of engineering services; human resource issues including selection, training, motivation, quality, safety, and labor relations; and personal career development for the engineering manager--self-assessment, time management, communications skills, presentations.
Table of Contents
Partial table of contents:
THE ENGINEER AS MANAGER.
The Structure of Engineering.
Professional Practice and Organization of Engineering Firms: The Regulatory Framework.
ORGANIZING TO MANAGE EFFECTIVELY.
Systems and Procedures.
Ethical Engineering.
Budgeting for the Engineering Manager.
THE ENGINEER AS MANAGER.
Supervising Engineering and Technical Personnel.
Screening and Selection.
Labor Relations in Engineering.
MANAGING YOUR CAREER.
Keeping Your Career on a Success Trajectory.
Successful Meetings and Presentations.