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Managing Engineering and Technology is designed to teach engineers, scientists and other technologists the basic management skills they will need to be effective throughout their careers. features Introduction to engineering and technology management - Traces the historical development of management and describes the functions-from planning and decision making to organizing, leading, motivating and controlling Nature and application of management principles throughout the technology product/project life cycles - Including research, design, production, marketing, technical sales and service and project organization and management Tailored to the needs of the technical professional Discusses the transition from technical performer to technical management, the importance of professional ethics and conduct, the position of women and minorities in engineering management, effective time management and the global community Explores traditional management functions of planning, organizing, motivating and controlling with an emphasis on the management of technology Management methods and tools - Describes concurrent engineering, strategic management of technology, activity-based costing and total productive maintenance Discussion questions and problems - Addresses current dimensions in engineering and technology management and asks students to apply material to their own professional experience.