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The document outlines the fields of engineering management and decision-making, emphasizing the role of engineers in addressing global challenges through the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It details the functions of engineers, the definition and process of engineering management, and the qualifications needed to become a successful engineer manager. Additionally, it covers decision-making processes and various approaches to problem-solving, including qualitative and quantitative evaluations.

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MNAB312 – Fields of Engineering Management & Decision Making

Part 1 – The Fields of Engineering Management

Learning Objectives

• Understand the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• Identify the functions of engineers in society.

• Define Engineering Management.

• Explain the process of management.

• Describe how to become a successful engineer manager.

1. United Nations SDGs

• A set of global goals addressing social, economic, and environmental challenges.

• Engineers contribute by creating innovations and solutions to achieve these goals.

2. Functions of Engineers

Historical Contributions:

• Stone-bladed ax, irrigation systems

• Pyramids of Egypt

• Roman roads

• Chinese paper and gunpowder

• Steam engines, weaving machinery

• Cars and household appliances

Current Areas of Contribution:

• Food production for growing population

• Pollution control (air, water, noise)

• Waste management & recycling

• Energy and mobility solutions

• Crime detection

• Communication technology
Specific Roles:

1. Research – Understanding nature & developing theories

2. Design & Development – Turning ideas into products

3. Testing – Ensuring product workability

4. Manufacturing – Overseeing production

5. Construction – Managing building projects

6. Sales – Providing technical expertise to customers

7. Consulting – Offering professional advice

8. Government – Regulating and monitoring industries

9. Teaching – Educating future engineers

10. Management – Leading teams to achieve goals

3. Engineering Management

Definition: Combines technical knowledge with the ability to organize people, materials,
machinery, and money.

Levels of Management Skills:

• Level 1: Minimal engineering jobs (retail)

• Level 2: Moderate engineering jobs (transport)

• Level 3: High engineering jobs (construction)

4. Process of Management

1. Determine objectives

2. Plan methods & resources

3. Decide on approach

4. Identify manpower needs

5. Assign tasks

6. Motivate staff

7. Monitor progress
5. Becoming a Successful Engineer Manager

Preconditions:

• Ability: Achieve goals effectively (do the right thing) & efficiently (use minimal
resources)

• Motivation: Desire to lead, compete, take charge, and accept responsibility

• Opportunity: Access to managerial roles in a supportive environment

Qualifications:

• Engineering degree (sometimes master’s)

• Professional license

• Work experience

• Supervision training

• Specialization in engineering management

Part 2 – Decision Making

Learning Objectives

• Define decision making

• Explain the decision-making process

• Describe approaches to problem-solving

• Understand PERT & CPM

1. What is Decision Making?

Definition: Identifying and choosing the best course of action from alternatives.

• “Heart of all management functions” (Nickels, 1987)

• Responsibility grows with management level.

2. Decision-Making Process (David H. Holt, 1987)

• Rational approach: Step-by-step identification, analysis, and selection of the best


option.
3. Approaches in Problem Solving

A. Qualitative Evaluation – Based on intuition & judgment

Used when:

• Problem is simple or familiar

• Costs are low

• Decision must be made quickly

B. Quantitative Evaluation – Analytical, data-driven

Techniques:

1. Inventory Models

o Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) – Minimizes total costs

o Production Order Quantity – EOQ for manufacturing

o Back Order Model – For planned shortages

o Quantity Discount Model – Discounts for large orders

2. Queuing Theory – Minimizing wait time & service cost

3. Network Models

o PERT (Program Evaluation Review Technique) – Uses three-time estimates

o CPM (Critical Path Method) – Uses single time estimate

4. Forecasting – Predicting future trends from data

5. Regression Analysis – Studying variable relationships to forecast outcomes

6. Simulation – Modeling real systems to predict outcomes

7. Linear Programming – Finding optimal solutions within constraints

8. Sampling Theory – Using samples for quality control/research

9. Statistical Design Theory – Making decisions with incomplete information

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