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An authoritative guide to key engineering management principles and practices, this book is divided into eight concise domains of engineering management knowledge, which are further broken down into 46 knowledge areas and 210 sub-knowledge areas. This guide covers a wide range of management topics and practices, including market research, product development, organizational leadership and the management of engineering projects and processes.
A diverse panel of practicing engineers and subject matter experts from across industry, government and academia, formed a committee of professionals to develop a readable, comprehensive, user-friendly body of knowledge guide. Whether you’re a practicing engineer, an engineering manager, or a trainer of engineers, you’ll find this easy-to-use guide an indispensable resource.
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ASME
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Publish Date: 2010
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Pages: 400
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Language: English
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ISBN: 9780791802991
Table of Contents
LIST OF FIGURES
PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE
OVERVIEW
DOMAIN 1: MARKET RESEARCH, ASSESSMENT AND FORECASTING
1.1 Market Analysis
1.2 Best Practices and Lessons Learned
1.3 Business Research and Forecasting Tools and Techniques
1.4 Risk Analysis
1.5 Trend Analysis
1.6 Technology Assessment Practices and Techniques
1.7 Presentation Skills
DOMAIN 2: STRATEGIC PLANNING AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT
2.1 Strategic Destinations and Planning
2.2 System Design and Life-Cycle Engineering
2.3 Strategic Management
2.4 Partnering and Outsourcing Strategies
2.5 Financial Risk Management Strategies and Models for New Technologies
2.6 Change Management Techniques and Adjustment Strategies
DOMAIN 3: PRODUCT, SERVICE AND PROCESS DEVELOPMENT
3.1 Engineering Disciplines
3.2 Manufacturability
3.3 Sytem Design Methodology and Life-Cycle Engineering Product/Process Creation
DOMAIN 4: ENGINEERING PROJECTS AND PROCESS MANAGEMENT
4.1 Project Selection
4.2 Project Management Techniques
4.3 Scheduling Techniques
4.4 Maintaining Customer Service and Satisfaction
4.5 Total Quality Management (TQM)
4.6 Project and Process Tools
DOMAIN 5: FINANCIAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
5.1 Procurement and Contract Procedures; Contract Management
5.2 Funding Sources
5.3 Financial Accounting and Budgeting Procedures
5.4 Engineering Economic Analysis Techniques
5.5 Inventory Control Procedures and Supply Chain Management
DOMAIN 6: MARKETING, SALES AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT
6.1 Sales and Advertising Practices
6.2 Customer Satisfaction Strategies
6.3 Marketing and Branding Techniques
6.4 Product Portfolio Analysis
6.5 Global Trade and International Operations
6.6 Pricing Strategies
DOMAIN 7: LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT
7.1 Schools of Management Thought
7.2 Managing and Motivating Knowledge Workers
7.3 Organization Structure
7.4 Management Systems and Systems Thinking
7.5 Leadership
7.6 Huan Resources Management
DOMAIN 8: PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY, ETHICS AND LEGAL ISSUES
8.1 Professionalism
8.2 Compliance Procedures
8.3 Regulatory Requirements, Codes, and Standards
8.4 Business Contract, Patent, Copyright, Trademark Laws, and Intellectual Property (IP)
8.5 U.S. and International Codes, Standards, and Regulations
COMMON ACRONYMS
GLOSSARY
INDEX