House Rules:

1. Be attentive during class discussion. Whoever is in front, be attentive.

2. Talking during lecture, Making noises, whistling, or playing music are not allowed.
3. Some classes will start with Quizzes, be prepared always.
4. Students may not leave once they start an exam until they finish.
5. CHEATING DURING EXAM AND QUIZ IS PROHIBITED.
6. Cellphones are not allowed during exams/classes.
7. Late assignments will not be accepted, unless a doctor’s note or police report is
submitted.
8. Special Exams may be given only if the student submitted a valid document (ex. medical
certificate) for justification.
9. You may consult to your instructor during consultation time.
 INTRODUCTION TO
ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
FUNCTIONS OF THE ENGINEER:

1. Research
2. Design and Development
3. Testing
4. Manufacturing
5. Construction
6. Sales
7.Consulting
8.Government
9. Teaching
10. Management
Research
-Where the engineer engaged in
process of learning about nature and
codifying this knowledge into usable
theories.

-Creating designs for instruments or

devices based on innovative concepts so
that they are functional.
Design and Development

Undertakes the activity

of turning a product
concept to a finished
physical item.
Testing
Works in a unit where
products or parts are tested
for work-ability.
Manufacturing

Directly in charge of
production personnel or
assumes responsibility for
the product
Construction
Directly in charge of
the construction
personnel or may
have responsibility for
the quality of the
construction process.
 Sales

Assists the company's

costumers to meet
their needs, especially
those that require
Consulting

Offer independent technology-

based intellectual services to
clients for a fee, in the built,
human and natural environment
Government
Engineer find
employment in the
government performing
any of tasks in regulating,
monitoring and
controlling the activities
of various institutions.
Teaching
Gets employment
in a school and
assigned as a
teacher of
engineering
courses.
Management

Engineer is assigned to manage groups of people to perform

specific task
Engineering
Management

Is a career that brings together

the technological problem-
solving ability of
engineering and the
organizational, administrative,
and planning abilities
of management in order to
oversee the operational
performance of complex
engineering driven enterprises.
Engineer in Various types of
Organization

•Level one-those with minimal engineering jobs like retailing firms.

•Level two-those with a moderate degree of engineering jobs

like transportation companies.

•Level three-those with a high degree of engineering jobs like

construction firms.
Types of Organization and the Management skills
required for engineers
A typical Advertisement
for a Pure Engineering
Job
A typical Advertisement
for an Engineer Manager
A typical Advertisement
for an Engineer
Manager as a middle
Level Executive
Typical
advertisements for
Engineer Manager
as Top Executives
An advertisement for
an Engineer Manager
Management

Creative problem solving-process of planning,

organizing, leading and controlling an organization’s
resources to achieve its mission and objectives.
Process of Management
1. Planning
2. Organizing
3. directing (Leading)
4. Controlling
Requirements for the Engineer
Manager’s Job
1. A bachelors degree in engineering; In some case, a masters degree in
engineering or business management is require;
2. A few years experience in a pure engineering job;
3. Training in supervision;
4. Special training in engineering management.
successful Engineer
Manager
Three general preconditions:
1. Ability
2. Motivation to manage
3. Opportunity
Ability

The capacity to achieve organizational objectives

effectively and efficiently.

Effetiveness-acomplishing the objectives.

Efficiency-description of the relative amount of

resources used in obtaining effectiveness.
Motivation to Manage
1. Favorable attitude toward those in positions of authority, such as superiors.
2. Desire to engage in games or sport competition with peers.
3. Desire to engage in occupational or work-related competition with peers
4. Desire to assert oneself an take charge
5. Desire to exercise power and authority over others.
6. Desire to behave in a distinctive way, which includes standing out form the
crowd.
7. Sense of responsibility in carrying out the routine duties associated with
managerial work.
Opportunity
1. Obtaining a suitable managerial job
2. Finding a supportive climate once on the job.