Managing Engineering and Technology, 7th edition

Published by Pearson (May 23, 2023) © 2023

  • Lucy C. Morse University of Central Florida
  • William L. Schell
  • Daniel L. Babcock Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Managing Engineering and Technology is specially designed to teach engineers, scientists and other technical professionals the basic management skills they will need to be effective both as they transition into management and throughout their careers. To build that expertise, it provides readers with the foundations of engineering management in 5 parts: Introduction to Engineering Management, Functions of Technology Management, Managing Technology, Managing Projects, and Managing Your Engineering Career.

The 7th Edition welcomes new coauthor William L. Schell, and incorporates new and improved content to foster development of students' engineering skills. This revision is updated throughout with modern examples of engineering management applications.

Part I Introduction to Engineering Management

  • Chapter 1 Engineering and Management
    • Preview
    • Learning Objectives
    • Engineering
    • Management
    • Engineering Management: A Synthesis
    • Discussion Questions
    • Sources
    • Statistical Sourcebook
  • Chapter 2 Historical Development of Engineering Management
    • Preview
    • Learning Objectives
    • Origins
    • The Industrial Revolution
    • Management Philosophies
    • Scientific Management
    • Administrative Management
    • Behavioral Management
    • Contemporary Contributions
    • Discussion Questions
    • Sources

Part II Functions of Technology Management

  • Chapter 3 Leading Technical People
    • Preview
    • Learning Objectives
    • Leadership
    • Motivation
    • Motivating and Leading Technical Professionals
    • Discussion Questions
    • Sources
    • Statistical Sourcebook
  • Chapter 4 Planning and Forecasting
    • Preview
    • Learning Objectives
    • Nature of Planning
    • The Foundation for Planning
    • Some Planning Concepts
    • Forecasting
    • Strategies for Managing Technology
    • Discussion Questions
    • Problems
    • Sources
    • Statistical Sourcebook
  • Chapter 5 Decision Making
    • Preview
    • Learning Objectives
    • Nature of Decision Making
    • Management Science
    • Tools for Decision Making
    • Computer-Based Information Systems
    • Implementation
    • Discussion Questions
    • Problems
    • Sources
  • Chapter 6 Organizing
    • Preview
    • Learning Objectives
    • Nature of Organizing
    • Traditional Organization Theory
    • Technology and Modern Organization Structures
    • Teams
    • Discussion Questions
    • Sources
  • Chapter 7 Some Human Aspects of Organizing
    • Preview
    • Learning Objectives
    • Staffing Technical Organizations
    • Authority and Power
    • Delegation
    • Committees
    • Teams
    • Discussion Questions
    • Sources
    • Statistical Sourcebook
  • Chapter 8 Controlling
    • Preview
    • Learning Objectives
    • The Process of Control
    • Financial Controls
    • Human Resource Controls
    • Discussion Questions
    • Problems
    • Sources

Part III Managing Technology

  • Chapter 9 Managing Research and Development
    • Preview
    • Learning Objectives
    • Product and Technology Life Cycles
    • Nature of Research and Development
    • Research Strategy and Organization
    • Selecting R&D Projects
    • Making R&D Organizations Successful
    • Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship
    • Discussion Questions
    • Problems
    • Sources
  • Chapter 10 Managing Engineering Design
    • Preview
    • Learning Objectives
    • Nature of Engineering Design
    • Systems Engineering/New Product Development
    • Concurrent Engineering
    • Control Systems in Design
    • Design Criteria
    • Other Criteria in Design
    • Discussion Questions
    • Problems
    • Sources
  • Chapter 11 Planning Production Activity
    • Preview
    • Learning Objectives
    • Introduction
    • Planning Manufacturing Facilities
    • Quantitative Tools in Production Planning
    • Production Planning and Control
    • Manufacturing Systems
    • Discussion Questions
    • Problems
    • Sources
  • Chapter 12 Managing Quality and Production Operations
    • Preview
    • Learning Objectives
    • Assuring Product Quality
    • Total Quality Management
    • Productivity
    • Maintenance and Facilities (Plant) Engineering
    • Other Manufacturing Functions
    • Discussion Questions
    • Problems
    • Sources
  • Chapter 13 Engineers in Marketing and Service Activities
    • Preview
    • Learning Objectives
    • Marketing and the Engineer
    • The Process of Marketing
    • The 4PS of the Marketing Mix
    • Marketing and Engineers–Partnerships, R&D, and Technical Sales
    • Engineers in the Service Economy
    • Discussion Questions
    • Sources

Part IV Managing Projects

  • Chapter 14 Project Planning and Acquisition
    • Preview
    • Learning Objectives
    • Characteristics of a Project
    • The Project Proposal Process
    • Project Planning Tools
    • Monitoring and Controlling
    • Discussion Questions
    • Problems
    • Sources
  • Chapter 15 Project Organization, Leadership, and Control
    • Preview
    • Learning Objectives
    • Project Organization
    • The Project Manager
    • Motivating Project Performance
    • Types of Contracts
    • Discussion Questions
    • Sources

Part V Managing Your Engineering Career

  • Chapter 16 Engineering Ethics
    • Preview
    • Learning Objectives
    • Professional Ethics and Conduct
    • Engineering Codes of Ethics
    • Corporate Codes of Ethics
    • Ethical Problems in Consulting and Construction
    • Ethical Problems in Industrial Practice
    • Summary: Making Ethical Decisions
    • Discussion Questions
    • Sources
    • Case Study Websites
  • Chapter 17 Achieving Effectiveness as an Engineer
    • Preview
    • Learning Objectives
    • Getting off to the Right Start
    • Charting Your Career
    • Communicating Your Ideas
    • Staying Technically Competent
    • Professional Activity
    • Diversity in Engineering and Management
    • Management and the Engineer
    • Managing Your Time
    • Discussion Questions
    • Sources
  • Chapter 18 Globalization and Challenges for the Future
    • Preview
    • Learning Objectives
    • Globalization
    • Engineering Grand Challenges
    • Future Considerations in Engineering and Management
    • Discussion Questions
    • Sources

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