Engineering Management

  1. Management and Organizational Principles
    1. Classical Management Theories
      1. Scientific Management
        1. Principles of Task Optimization
          1. Time and Motion Studies
            1. Standardization of Work Methods
              1. Performance-Based Compensation
              2. Administrative Theory
                1. Management Functions
                  1. Organizational Structure
                    1. Unity of Command
                      1. Span of Control
                      2. Bureaucratic Management
                        1. Hierarchical Organization
                          1. Rules and Procedures
                            1. Formal Authority Structure
                              1. Impersonal Relationships
                            2. Modern Management Theories
                              1. Systems Theory
                                1. Organizations as Systems
                                  1. Inputs, Processes, Outputs, Feedback
                                    1. Open vs Closed Systems
                                      1. System Boundaries and Environment
                                      2. Contingency Theory
                                        1. Situational Variables
                                          1. Adapting Management Styles
                                            1. Environmental Factors
                                              1. Technology and Structure Relationships
                                              2. Humanistic and Behavioral Approaches
                                                1. Motivation and Human Needs
                                                  1. Group Dynamics
                                                    1. Organizational Behavior
                                                      1. Social Systems Theory
                                                    2. The Four Functions of Management
                                                      1. Planning
                                                        1. Setting Objectives
                                                          1. Developing Strategies
                                                            1. Forecasting
                                                              1. Resource Planning
                                                                1. Contingency Planning
                                                                2. Organizing
                                                                  1. Resource Allocation
                                                                    1. Departmentalization
                                                                      1. Delegation of Authority
                                                                        1. Coordination Mechanisms
                                                                          1. Job Design
                                                                          2. Leading
                                                                            1. Directing Teams
                                                                              1. Inspiring and Motivating
                                                                                1. Managing Change
                                                                                  1. Communication
                                                                                    1. Decision Making
                                                                                    2. Controlling
                                                                                      1. Setting Performance Standards
                                                                                        1. Monitoring Progress
                                                                                          1. Implementing Corrective Actions
                                                                                            1. Performance Measurement Systems
                                                                                              1. Quality Control
                                                                                            2. Organizational Structures in Technical Environments
                                                                                              1. Functional Structures
                                                                                                1. Departmental Specialization
                                                                                                  1. Centralized Decision-Making
                                                                                                    1. Advantages and Disadvantages
                                                                                                      1. Coordination Challenges
                                                                                                      2. Project-Based Structures
                                                                                                        1. Temporary Project Teams
                                                                                                          1. Project Managers' Authority
                                                                                                            1. Resource Allocation Issues
                                                                                                              1. Project Integration
                                                                                                              2. Matrix Structures
                                                                                                                1. Dual Reporting Relationships
                                                                                                                  1. Balancing Functional and Project Demands
                                                                                                                    1. Strong vs Weak Matrix
                                                                                                                      1. Conflict Resolution in Matrix
                                                                                                                      2. Agile and Flat Structures
                                                                                                                        1. Decentralized Decision-Making
                                                                                                                          1. Cross-Functional Teams
                                                                                                                            1. Self-Organizing Teams
                                                                                                                              1. Rapid Response Capabilities
                                                                                                                              2. Network Organizations
                                                                                                                                1. Virtual Teams
                                                                                                                                  1. Strategic Alliances
                                                                                                                                    1. Outsourcing Relationships
                                                                                                                                      1. Partnership Management
                                                                                                                                    2. Organizational Culture and Climate
                                                                                                                                      1. Defining Organizational Culture
                                                                                                                                        1. Cultural Elements and Dimensions
                                                                                                                                          1. Culture Assessment Methods
                                                                                                                                            1. Cultural Change Processes
                                                                                                                                            2. Fostering a Culture of Innovation
                                                                                                                                              1. Encouraging Creativity
                                                                                                                                                1. Supporting Risk-Taking
                                                                                                                                                  1. Learning from Failure
                                                                                                                                                    1. Innovation Metrics
                                                                                                                                                    2. Managing Technical Teams
                                                                                                                                                      1. Building Trust
                                                                                                                                                        1. Promoting Collaboration
                                                                                                                                                          1. Addressing Diversity and Inclusion
                                                                                                                                                            1. Knowledge Sharing Practices
                                                                                                                                                              1. Technical Career Paths

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