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What is management described as?
An art, both science and art, a science, neither art nor science
How is engineering defined?
Refers to the activity combining technical knowledge with the ability to organize and coordinate worker power, materials, machinery and money
Which of the following is NOT considered a function of an engineer?
Physical education
What function of an engineer involves learning about nature and codifying this knowledge into usable theories?
Research
What function of an engineer turns a product concept into a finished physical term?
Manufacturing
What function of an engineer tests new products or parts for workability?
Testing
What function of an engineer involves being in charge of production personnel?
Manufacturing
What function of an engineer is related to managing construction personnel?
Construction
Which function assists customers to meet their needs requiring technical expertise?
Consulting
What role involves working as a consultant for individuals or organizations?
Consulting
What function allows an engineer to work in government regulating activities?
Government
What function involves teaching engineering courses?
Teaching
What function involves managing groups of people performing specific tasks?
Management
Engineers can become good managers only through _______.
[Experience, taking a master’s degree in management, effective career planning, trainings]
If you are an engineer wanting to become a manager, what should you do?
Develop new talents, acquire new values, broaden your point of view, all of the above
What is a common problem engineers face when entering management?
Learning to trust others
What planning activity is undertaken at the middle management level?
Intermediate planning
Strategic planning is undertaken at which management level?
Top management level
What management function anticipates problems and determines actions to achieve goals?
Planning
What refers to establishing interrelationships to achieve company goals?
Organizing
What management function involves selecting candidates and training personnel?
Staffing
What management function involves orienting personnel and channeling resources?
Directing
What action is taken when actual performance deviates from the original plan?
Controlling
What management function encourages others to follow an example with commitment?
Leading