Chapter I

The Field of Engineering Management

The Functions of the Engineer

Tools , equipment, and project developed by engineers during prehistoric times. 6000-3000 B.C.
stone blade axe irrigation system

3000 to 600 B.C. - pyramids of Egypt

 600 B.C. to 400 A.D.

Road building by the Romans

100 A.D. to 1600 A.D.

Production of paper and gunpowder by the Chinese

1601 A.D. to 1799 A.D.

Production of steam engine

Present
- Manufacturing of Cars and Appliances

The output , new or improved solutions that the engineers are developed and produced are needed in the following concerns:

The production of food Lessen the air and water pollution Recycling and disposal Reduction of noise Supplying the demand for mobility ,energy, and communication facilities Solving and Preventing crimes

Functions of engineering encompasses the following:

1. Research 2. Design and development 3. Testing 4. Manufacturing 5. Construction 6. Sales 7. Consulting 8. Government 9. Teaching 10. Management

The Engineer in Various Types of Organization and Management Skills Required At Various Levels

Level One

those with minimal engineering jobs like retailing firms. Less chance of becoming a general manager

Level Two

those with moderate degree of engineering jobs like transportation companies.

Level Three
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those with a high degree of engineering jobs like construction firm.

The Firms Quantity of Engineering Jobs

general
management skills reqd Specialized Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Figure 1.1 Types of Organizational and the Management Skills Required for Engineers

Engineering Management
- It is a specialized form of management that is concerned with the application of engineering principles to business practice. It is also refers to the combination of knowledge that has the ability to organize and coordinate the machines, materials, and also the power of its worker

Case Study : ALMA ELECTRONICS: Ill Dream of You

Mr. Andy Mallari opened a small shop selling transistor radios in 1979. His store was located at one corner ( Gen. Luna St.) of the entire stretch of Burgos Ave., the main through fare of Cabanatuan City. The demand for electronic parts made him carry a wide assortment of parts that are used in assembly and maintenannce of radios, tape recorders, amplifiers, and various related appliances.

By 1990, Mr. Mallari was able to save enough money for the purchase of a 300 sq.m. lot along Del Pilar Street. He constructed a 10 m x 15 m two storey building on the lot. The ground floor is used as his store where sales are made to customers which grew in number month after month. The second floor is used as his residence.

Mr. Mallari thinks that he can duplicate his feat in the other big towns of San Jose City, Gapan and Guimba. He has already started operating his stores in those towns and sales are already picking up. His current operations cover sales and repair. There are five salesladies in Cabanatuan attending

to the various needs of the customers. Those who bring their appliances for repair are served by one of the six technicians. The parts used come from the stocks maintained at the store. Those who purchase parts from the store consist of technicians from the various town of Nueva Ecija. Sometimes, the technicians send somebody to do the purchasing of parts.

Mr. Mallaris perspective has changed drastically after he met his former classmate Estelito Chan in a class reunion at Araullo University. Mr. Chan has a well established appliance assembly plant in Manila

He indicated that he did not start big but rather as a subcontractor for a large assembly plant. Slowly, Mr. Chans business picked up until he was able to establish his own factory. Mr. Mallari thinks that he can follow the footsteps of his friend. As he is already 47 years old and his oldest is about ready to enter college, he thinks this is the best time for him to consider sending his son to an engineering school. His decision will center on which school and which engineeering course. He feels that his children are

keenly interested in whatever career he will ask them to take. Mr. Mallari has three sons, all belonging to the top ten in their respective classes. He thinks all three have the potential to help him realize his dream of establishing his own assembly plant. His immediate concern now is to identify the right college course for his children.