The New Management of Engineering
The New Management of Engineering by Patrick O’Connor, published by Lulu.com in 2005, is a comprehensive exploration of the complexities involved in managing engineering within modern society. This 276-page book delves into the unique challenges and demands that differentiate engineering management from other human activities. It emphasizes the importance of applying principles from Peter F. Drucker’s influential work, “The Practice of Management,” to fully harness the talents of individuals and adapt to evolving technologies and markets.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the methodologies employed by top-performing engineering firms, covering aspects such as research, design, development, testing, production, and maintenance. The book provides insights into contemporary engineering management issues, including education, quality and safety standards, and the influence of institutions and cultures. By addressing these topics, O’Connor presents a framework for achieving excellence in quality and reliability, making this work a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of technology and engineering management.
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The first book that explains why managing engineering is more difficult, more demanding and more important than managing any other human activity in modern society. It explains how, by adhering to the principles taught by Peter F. Drucker in his landmark book “The Practice of Management,” managers can exploit the full potentials of their peoples’ talents and of changing technologies, methods and markets. It brings together the whole range of methods used by the world’s best performing engineering companies, including research, design, development, testing, production and maintenance. The philosophy and methods for achieving excellence in quality and reliability are fully described. The book offers fresh insights into a wide range of current engineering management issues, including education, MBA training, quality and safety standards and the roles of institutions, cultures and governments in engineering.
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