Managing Engineering and Technology An Introduction to Management for Engineers

Engineering management faculty have recognized Managing Engineering and Technology as one of the best textbooks in its field. This book is designed to teach engineers, scientists, and other technologists the management skills they will. need to be effective throughout their careers. Topical coverage includes: The nature and application of management principles throughout the technology product/project life cycles. The many dimensions and issues involved with developing an engineering management career, such as getting off to the right start, maintaining technical competence, making the transition to management positions, international implications, ethics, and women/minorities. Traditional management functions of planning, organizing, motivating, and controlling with an emphasis on the management of technology The third edition has been completely updated with additional information on concurrent engineering, teams, the Internet, information technology, and creativity. A new website for the book contains supporting materials, which can be accessed at the following address: http://www.prenhall.com/babcock_morseBabcock, Daniel L. is the author of 'Managing Engineering and Technology An Introduction to Management for Engineers', published 2001 under ISBN 9780130619785 and ISBN 0130619787.