Summary

Managing Engineering and Technology teaches engineers, scientists, and other technologists the management skills they will need to be effective throughout their careers. Topical coverage includes: The nature and application of management principles throughout the technology product/project life cycles. The many dimensions and issues involved with developing an engineering management career, such as making the transition to management positions, effective time management, international implications, the importance of professional ethics and conduct, and the position of women and minorities in engineering management. Traditional management functions-planning, decision making, organizing, staffing, leading, motivating, and controlling-explored with an emphasis on the management of technology. New to the Fourth Edition: Learning Objectives in each chapter outline main concepts for students while the Advanced Organizer in each chapter opener shows how the topic being discussed will fit into the overall organization of the book. Sidebars with topical examples connect the material to current events. Discussion questions and problems reflect current dimensions in engineering/technology management. Book jacket.