...Jessica L. Stewart 28 February 2013 Midterm/MGT 5061 Over the past eight weeks, we’ve discussed several topics from the textbook Logistics Engineering and Management. For the purpose of this assignment, I will discuss only 3 aspects of the subject matter. As a Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) supporting the U.S. Army, my job, as well as other civilian personnel, is to help ensure military readiness by supporting the warfighter in every way possible. In today’s society, the need to develop and produce high quality systems is in high demand. It’s even higher in the defense sector. In order to be successful with providing these long lasting, high quality systems to our customer, it is important that we support these systems by ensuring that the provided product designs are supportable and also ensuring that sustainment maintenance is conducted throughout the systems’ entire life cycle. These are viewed as logistics activities. With that said, the areas of logistics that I’d like to focus on are as follows: Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability Measures, The System Engineering Process, and The Measures of Logistics and System Support. According to our textbook, logistics is defined as “the composite of all considerations necessary to assure the effective and economical support of a system throughout its life cycle”. Systems have a big responsibility. They need to be able to perform as intended, be available when needed, and be cost-effective. There are...
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...1-2 Compare how well engineering and management satisfy the several part of definition of a profession. By definition of engineering requiring application of science and mathematics that people could logically apply quantifiable knowledge for example academic knowledge, practical training, experience and work-study to satisfy the use and convenience of man. However, management indicates the term of managing, training, or directing. Engineering management is a career that brings together the technological problem-solving savvy of engineering and the organizational, administrative, and planning abilities of management in order to oversee complex enterprises from conception to completion that comprehended as a profession which require the special knowledge and often long and intensive preparation to satisfy high standard of achievement and conduct and committing for its primes propose to rendering of public service. 1-4 Comment on the sensitivity of U.S. engineering employment to a major change in the department of defence budget. What types of engineering would be especially affected? According to the U.S Department of Labor, in 20006 it illustrated that civil engineering was the highest number of employment. The probability of building any infrastructures might be reduced because of the cutting budget.1 1-6 How does the job of supervisor or first-line manager differ from that of higher-level manager? For first line manager they make short range operating plans governing...
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...SOP: Engineering Management "For a good chunk of time, I was debating whether I should pursue a technical graduate degree or not. Although I thoroughly enjoyed the robust analytical and problem solving curriculum of my undergrad education, towards the end I felt that it was becoming too narrowly focused for my liking. The additional business classes I took enabled me to recognize some of the issues that go into commercializing innovation in the different fields of technology. The flexible program here not only lets me go in depth into a variety of technical topics in engineering, it enables me to develop practical business skills through core courses taught by business faculty and electives taken alongside MBA candidates. It is truly a customized program where someone with a technical background can tweak their graduate education to pursue careers in technical engineering, business consulting, and even finance. The collaboration with fellow students with different cultural backgrounds, technical training, and levels of work experience are invaluable in today's flat world. For me, these are reasons good enough to choose the program over a traditional technical master's degree." "With events that have occurred over the past few years, I began thinking about how improvements in technology can greatly help in the safety of people and resources. I realize that coming up with an idea is only the beginning, and that I must equip myself with the knowledge of integrating technology...
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...can the team leader bring out the best in his/her subordinates despite all of them knowing that they have no money to play with and invest in activities that their organization is involved in. Being a student, I’ve mostly been involved in issues related to student organizations I’ve been a part of. The management issue I will be throwing light upon will be from one such organization. The Drexel Indian Undergraduate Students Association or DISHA is a student organization on campus that’s been in existence since the late 1990’s and comprises of approximately 15 e-board members. As a campus organization, DISHA receives yearly funding to help its members organize a variety of events ranging from cultural and religious to fun filled excursions. Every year, DISHA organizes anywhere from 10-12 events for a student base of about 250 people on average per event. This not only requires leadership, teamwork and team management, but also requires a good sum of money: about $12,000 - $15,000 on average. However, last year, because of certain members’ inability to follow the correct procedure and standards to apply for the funding, DISHA received no funding whatsoever. From a management perspective, such an event can have serious negative effects on the organization and its members, for example: 1) A blame game ensues between different members in the organization as a result of no money being awarded, 2) Members get demotivated to work for the organization because no money...
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...PROJECT #1 ANSWERS 1. (a) How does the job of supervisor or first-line manager differ from that of a higher manager? (b) How does the job of a top manager [executives] differ from those of the several levels of middle managers? (4 points each) (a) The first-line supervisor or manager is unique - manages only non-managers, has the shortest-range viewpoint, and the best understanding of the technology of his group. As the level of the manager increases, the manager will deal with longer-range concerns and need more conceptual/strategic skills. (b) Top managers are responsible for the future of the company and normally have no full time managers above them (except the Board of Directors or other elected persons). Their decisions bear on a longer time span and have a greater financial impact. 2. Under what conditions might each of the following structures of departmentalization be desirable: functional, geographic, customer, product and process? (8 points) Functional departmentation is common with smaller organizations, where only one manager skilled in each function can be afforded, and is also used at various levels in almost any organization. Geographic departmentalization is desirable where regional differences make regional coordination between functions necessary; with modern communication it is seldom justified simply because of distance. Customer departmentalization is best use when adapting to customer differences and requirements is essential, such as in the...
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...PROJECT #1 ANSWERS 1. (a) How does the job of supervisor or first-line manager differ from that of a higher manager? (b) How does the job of a top manager [executives] differ from those of the several levels of middle managers? (4 points each) (a) The first-line supervisor or manager is unique - manages only non-managers, has the shortest-range viewpoint, and the best understanding of the technology of his group. As the level of the manager increases, the manager will deal with longer-range concerns and need more conceptual/strategic skills. (b) Top managers are responsible for the future of the company and normally have no full time managers above them (except the Board of Directors or other elected persons). Their decisions bear on a longer time span and have a greater financial impact. 2. Under what conditions might each of the following structures of departmentalization be desirable: functional, geographic, customer, product and process? (8 points) Functional departmentation is common with smaller organizations, where only one manager skilled in each function can be afforded, and is also used at various levels in almost any organization. Geographic departmentalization is desirable where regional differences make regional coordination between functions necessary; with modern communication it is seldom justified simply because of distance. Customer departmentalization is best use when adapting to customer differences and requirements is essential, such as in the...
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...London Public Library Group Case Assignment Presented to: Professor Sheldon Weatherstone, CPA, CA, CA-IT, MBA Managerial Accounting Information and Decisions MBA 5241 E 30th January 2013 Hassan Hamie - 6995905 Hassan Khalife - 4691514 Fakhar Hussain - 6665986 Saeid Matinfar - 6748629 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. II. Introduction...................................................................................................1 Analysis..........................................................................................................1 i. ii. iii. iv. Customer perspective.........................................................................2 Organizational perspective................................................................3 Internal processes perspective...........................................................4 Financial perspective..........................................................................5 III. Recommendations.........................................................................................6 Table of Graphs 1. Graph 1: Financial Perspective rate……………………………..…..…..7 2. Graph 2: Projects indices rates ……………………………………….…7 I. Introduction: The London Public Library (LPL) is the public library system of the city of London with 16 branches throughout the city. The new strategic challenge for LPL is competing with other organizations for public attention and time while delivering the best service levels possible...
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...Why Engineering Technology Management? 2345678910 * Increase your promotion potential * Develop advanced skills for achievement * Manage technical and engineering professionals * Prepare to change the world Technology and engineering management is vitally important for both private and public-sector organizations that must manage the fast pace of technological change. Today, all businesses and public organizations are managed with and through technology. Understanding the technological and engineering basis of management activities is essential for modern management. For example, information technology is used in planning, operations, and marketing. Engineering and production technologies are used in designing and producing products. Service technologies are used to deliver consumer value. Emerging technologies impact the entire organizational structure and its operation. The Master of Science in Engineering Technology Management develops leaders to support the needs of the modern world-wide industry. The curriculum enhances both career and personal objectives. Graduates of the program are equipped to manage organization resources, lead technological change, and strategically integrate higher- level knowledge within their companies. The Master of Science in Engineering Technology Management (MSETM) provides a broad-based core of management competency in business functions, along with a solid understanding of engineering technologies and capabilities. Courses...
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...SYLLABUS INEN 4369/5369: ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT Spring 2016 Instructor E-mail: Phone Fax Office Office Hours Berna EREN TOKGOZ berna.tokgoz@lamar.edu E-mail communication is the best. Please do NOT e-mail the instructor through Blackboard!!! Always use berna.tokgoz@lamar.edu. (409) 880-8815 (409) 880-8121 2202 Cherry Engineering Monday: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Thursday: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm or by appointment. Class Web Site https://luonline.blackboard.com/webapps/login/ Communication Login to Blackboard and check your e-mails frequently for notes, downloads and announcements. Course Textbook (Required) 1. Management by John R. Schermerhorn. 13th Edition. John Wiley & Sons Inc. ISBN: 978-1-118-11392-9 2. Managing Engineering and Technology by Lucy C. Morse and Daniel L. Babcock. 6th Edition. Pearson Higher Education, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-0-13-348510-3, ISBN-10: 0-13-348510-2 3. Project Management: A managerial Approach by Jack R. Meredith and Samuel J. Mantel, Jr. 8th Edition. John Wiley & Sons Inc. ISBN-13: 9780470533024, ISBN-10: 0470533021 4. Seven habits of highly effective people by S&S, ISBN 0-6-7170863-5 Course Overview This course will cover the fundamentals of engineering management. It is designed to teach management principles to engineering students to prepare them as engineering manager. Topics of the course will be divided seven major areas of management. These are management, environment, planning and controlling, organizing, leading...
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...ABSTRACT The research precis is based on Engineering Management of the organizational of which it includes organizational structure, operational management ethics management, leadership, teaming and management system thinking. As an engineering manager, leadership is one of the skill that you must possess so that you can be influential to your employees rather than dictating, as a manager you must be able to lead by example. Employees wants to led by manager than are influential rather than dictation approach. As a manager, you must develop an operational management strategy so that you can align your vision with that of an organisation. As a manager, you abide by ethics management so that you know what is right or wrong within the organization....
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...STUDENT NAME DEGREE PROJECT SUPERVISOR PROJECT TITLE Engineering and Management Practice in UAE and Significance of its Post Economic Crisis DATE KEYWORDS Value Sustainable development Management Literature Review 1.1 Introduction Extensive research has been done on value engineering and value management over the past and as a result different concepts have been formulated and valuable literature has been produced. However, most of this research has been based upon cost effectiveness and other functional issues that have been arising over the past decades and why it is important to focus on this particular aspect. The literature has been reviewed, focusing on various aspects of value engineering and value management and its importance in construction industry, so as to obtain a better understanding as to the role of sustainability in civil engineering. Literature has also been reviewed into what factors lead to the implementation of basic principles of value engineering and value management. 1.2 Value Value is a term which is difficult to define by most scholars. It carries different meaning and weightage for different people. It is commonly linked with product cost or product manufacturing price and service cost (Cheah and Ting, 2005). Typically, it is defined as the ratio of the product worth which it carries for a person and the price he / she pays for it. 100 percent value can be achieved if the product or service received is worth...
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...which department, when underperformed would endanger the results. 3. Different value important for the company. Business 1. The case of export Company where it has different division which involves of accounts, export, banking, HR, administration and marketing. Each and every division or areas is required to accomplish company’s goal because all divisions are dependent. Export division is the most significant division, because it needs synchronizing as well as compelling care of all forms. So any difficult in export division would make complications for the company. In Export Company, it is essential to have good confidence, integrity and desire to accomplish objective of the company. Business 2. The other case can be taken as engineering unit. Manufacture and attaining departments is very significant and it involves proper preparation and managing to succeed the company’s goal. Fail is not tolerable in manufacture department as it would spoiled other department. Quality check. High ethics,...
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...Staffing Procedures Staffing * A process of hiring employees who can help run the business efficiently, attract customers, and increase sales. When hiring new staff, you should consider the following: • Type of employees needed? • Skills missing by the business owner? • Skills needed daily and/or occasionally for peak periods or seasons. • Budget available for employee compensation. Job Description 1. A written statement listing duties and responsibilities of a specific job. 2. Clearly outlines expectations for a job. 3. Reduces misunderstandings between the employer and employee. STEPS: 1. Determine your human resource needs. Before you attempt anything else in the process, begin your process by conducting a needs analysis. One of the best ways to accomplish this analysis is by asking yourself a series of strategic questions. Do you have a new project on the horizon? Are you looking to expand your business? Will you be reducing the workforce in another department or division in the near future? Are there skills your Company is currently lacking? Do you have successors should a key employee leave your organization? Do you have the talent to meet your organization’s strategic goals? How will you deal with the retirement of your longest tenured employees? In what areas are you falling behind your competitors? What is your current financial position? Once you have answered all of the pertinent questions surrounding your needs, you must...
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...Engineering is a process of formulas and theories, while management is a process of practically applying theories, both working towards a greater end. As a mechanical engineering graduate, a career choice in engineering management and consulting allows me to satisfy my personal passion for engineering, while being a part of something bigger than myself. I am applying for admission to MSc program in engineering business management because I want a career in the field of servicing, consultancy and marketing. My undergraduate studies in Mechanical Engineering at University College London have given me a strong foundation of analytical skills, since the variety of courses I took, such as applied mechanics and stress analysis, involves a lot of complex and intricate calculations and the application of physics and mathematical skills. These skills and theories were put into practice in my final year project, which involved designing and creating a working three-dimensional simulation of the dynamic and static behaviour of a cricket bat when subjected to applied force. This virtual simulation was then evaluated by comparing it with a real life prototype. The results indicated that computer simulation can be very useful for testing and developing innovative designs without wasting vital resources, like time, money and manpower, which is an important managerial responsibility. These results symbolise how better engineering translates into better management and vice versa. Only through...
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...www.antiessays.com/free-essays/154307.html Starbucks was founded in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl and Gordon Bowker as a roaster and retailer of whole bean and ground coffee, tea and spices with a single store in Seattle’s Pike Place Market. In 1980 Zev Siegl sold out to pursue other ventures. By that time Starbucks was the largest roaster in Washington with six retail outlets (Anonymous, 2010). In 1981 the small coffee company caught the attention of Howard Schultz who joined Starbucks as director of retail operations and marketing. It was Howard’s concept to create a coffee house type "culture" based on the Italian model of espresso bars. He convinced the founders of Starbucks to test the coffeehouse concept in 1984 in downtown Seattle, where the first Starbucks Caffè Latte was served (Company, Starbucks Basic Timeline, 2010). From there, Starbucks began its initial growth outside of the Seattle area with the opening of stores in Chicago and Vancouver British Columbia followed by the opening of the first store outside North America in Japan in 1996, leading to its current status with over 16,000 stores in over 50 countries. Along the way, Starbucks created numerous opportunities for success starting with its offer of full health benefits to full- and part-time employees and then becoming the first privately owned U.S. company to offer a stock option program that includes part-time employees followed by an initial public offering (IPO), with common stock being traded...
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