Deck 9: Functions of Technology Management

Question 1

Give 2 examples of how globalization has affected your life? (or your company's life)

Answer 1

Answer depends on the student and their experience

Question 2

In the first part of the semester, we discussed management functions - planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Apply these functions to the technology function of research and development. How do they relate?

Answer 2

Answer depends on the student and their experience. All management functions need to be mentioned.

Question 3

Give an up to date example of three of the special considerations in design listed below.
-Liability
-Safety
-Maintainability
-Availability
-Ergonomics

Answer 3

Answer depends on the student and their experience. For more information see pp 234-245.

Question 4

Describe how the steps in managing a project are different from the four basic functions of management?

Question 5

In Chapter 12 we talked about the Baldrige award. Write 3 characteristics of one the Baldrige winners. Identify the company.

Question 6

What subjects will be important in the education of the person planning to go into engineering management?

Question 7

Select a product line in a specific industry, and list actions that can be taken to reduce product liability.

Question 8

What is the advantage of using engineers in the marketing field?

Question 9

Why is a goal statement important for a project?

Question 10

Discuss the precautions you might take as manager of a new project in building a project team to assure that the project does not get off "on the wrong foot". List three.

Question 11

Discuss some of the factors that would be most important in selecting a site for:
a. Asphalt plant
b. Software company
c. Shoe factory

Question 12

What are three items you learned in the communication section regarding oral presentations?

Question 13

What is the difference in an engineering manager and a project manager?

Question 14

What are some of the steps a manager can take to encourage creativity in his or her technical employees?

Question 15

For a high-technology product and producer with which you are familiar, describe the after-sales service that has been established.

Question 16

Discuss the strategy you propose to use in your personal career to assure you will remain in demand in a changing competitive world. Give at least 4 points.

Question 17

As the new engineering manager in a high tech firm, you are concerned about the increasing technical obsolescence of your professional staff. Discuss the actions you might take and the programs you might support to reduce this problem.

Question 18

Do you feel that the engineer is needed in the service field. Give 2 examples from the web readings.

Question 19

Complete the ES, EF, LS, LF chart and be prepared to answer questions below.
Find the slack on all events
a. Give EF of Activity F
b. Give ES of Activity G
c. Give LS of Activity F
d. Give LF of Activity B
e. Give slack for Activity D
f. Give length of critical path

Question 20

Identify an important real or potential ethical problem facing you in your present position (either student or employee). Describe the situation and describe your position.