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Preface
Acknowledgments
Part ・ Introduction to Engineering Management
Chapter 1 Engineering and Management
Preview 17
Learning Objectives 17
Engineering 18
Management 22
Engineering Management: A Synthesis 29
Discussion Questions 34
Notes 34
Chapter 2 Historical Development of Engineering Management
Preview 36
Learning Objectives 36
Origins 37
The Industrial Revolution 39
Management Philosophies 43
Scientific Management 43
Administrative Management 50
Behavioral Management 53
Current Contributions 55
Discussion Questions 59
Notes 59
Part Å Functions of Technology Management
Chapter 3 Planning and Forecasting
Preview 64
Learning Objectives 65
Nature of Planning 65
The Foundation For Planning 67
Some Planning Concepts 72
Forecasting 74
Strategies For Managing Technology 82
Discussion Questions 85
Notes 86
Chapter 4 Decision Making
Preview 88
Learning Objectives 89
Nature of Decision Making 89
Management Science 91
Tools for Decision Making 94
Computer-Based Information Systems 105
Implementation 107
Discussion Questions 108
Notes 109
Chapter 5 Organizing
Preview 111
Learning Objectives 112
Nature of Organizing 112
Traditional Organization Theory 114
Technology and Modem Organization Structures 121
Teams 123
Discussion Questions 127
Notes 128
Chapter 6 Some Human Aspects of Organizing
Preview 129
Learning Objectives 130
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Part ‰ Managing Technology
Part ♯ Managing Projects
Part ♭ Managing Your Engineering Career
Index