Introduction to
Engineering Management
Dr. Ahmad Mahmood
Course details
• Text Book:
1. Engineering Management: Principles and Applications by A. Ramakrishna
Rao, S. Subramanian. 2nd Edition. McGraw-Hill Education, 2022.
• References:
1. Managing Engineering and Technology by Lucy C. Morse and Daniel L.
Babcock. 7th edition, Pearson Aug 23, 2016.
2. Project Management: The Managerial Process (6th Edition) by Erik W
Larson. Mgh. Jul 1, 2017.
Marking Criteria
Components Marks
Quizzes 10
Presentation 30
Mid Term Exam 20
Final Exam 40
Total 100
Lecture Outline :
• What is Engineering
• What is Management
• What is Engineering Management
• Management Levels
• Managerial Skills
• Functions of Management
• Managerial Roles
• Need for Engineering Managers
Modern Definition of Engineering
By ABET (Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology)
The profession in which a knowledge of the
mathematical and natural sciences (gained by
study, experience, and practice) is applied
with judgment to develop ways to utilize
economically, the materials and forces of the
nature for the benefit of mankind.
What is Management?
•The work of creating and maintaining environments in
which people can accomplish goals efficiently and
effectively.(Albanese)
•The process of reaching organizational goals by working
with and through people and other organizational
resources.(Certo)
What is Management?
Management
Managers
Organization
What is Engineering Management?
•Engineering Management is a
specialized form of management that is
required to successfully lead
engineering or technical personnel and
projects.
.Engineering Management is concerned
with the direct supervision of engineers
and the management functions (planning,
organising, leading and controlling) in a
technological organisation.
Managing Engineering and Technology
Management Functions Managing Technology Personal Technology
Planning Research Time Management
Design Ethics
Decision Making
Production Career
Organizing
Quality
Leading
Marketing
Controlling
Project Management
Management Levels
Top-level management
(president, executive vice president)
Middle managers
(chief engineer, division head etc.)
First-line managers
(foreman, supervisor, section chief)
Managerial Skills:
Managers need three types of skills:
Technical: Specific subject related skills such as engineering,
accounting, etc…
Interpersonal: Skills related to dealing with others and leading,
motivating, or controlling them
Conceptual: Ability to discern the critical factors that will
determine as organization’s success or failure.
Ability to see the forest in spite of the trees.
Managerial Skills
• Technical skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Conceptual skills
“Ordinary Managers” vs.
“Engineering Managers”
• The engineering manager is distinguished from
other managers because he/she possesses both an
ability to apply engineering principles and a skill in
organizing and directing people and projects.
• He/she is uniquely qualified for two types of jobs:
the management of technical functions (such as
design or production) in almost any enterprise, or
the management of broader functions (such as
marketing or top management) in a high-
technology enterprise.
Need for Engineering Managers
• High-tech nature of business
• Extensive planning
• Uncertainties in products and processes
• Recruitment and evaluation of technical personnel
• Leadership and motivation of technical personnel
