DON HONORIO VENTURA STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
Department of Electronics Engineering
SUBJECT: Engineering Management
SUBJECT SCHEDULE: FRIDAY (1:00-3:00)
PROF: Jun P. Flores, PECE, MEP-EE
Reaction Paper or Take Aways
Date: April 15, 2022
Based from the first chapter of discussion, I learned that engineering management
is a specific form of management that relates to either functional management or project
management and is required to successfully lead engineering or technical staff and
projects. Engineering managers coach, mentor, and motivate technical people based on
their education and experience.
Additionally, the following are some of the responsibilities of an engineering
manager: (1) supervising the members of the team and the processes involved in
engineering and construction projects, (2) assisting a group of analysts or industrial
engineers with management and leadership, (3) assisting a company or organization in
determining the expenses and budget requirements for certain projects while they are still
in the planning stage, and (4) delegating duties and ensuring the accuracy and quality of
processes and project outcomes.
Moreover, engineering is at the cutting edge of modern advancements. For any
engineer, the thought of leading and influencing that transformation is intriguing. Whether
you work in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, automotive engineering, or
electronic engineering, you may bridge the gap between technical and managerial
abilities by becoming an Engineering Manager and leading the next generation of
engineers.
Finally, the work of a manager is not easy. Managers are continuously making
decisions, and those judgments frequently have far-reaching consequences for the
organization and its stakeholders. Complexity, limited knowledge, and time restrictions
characterize managerial decision-making, and there is rarely a single correct answer.
When there are numerous good options (or multiple terrible options), the manager must
try to figure out which one will produce the best results (or the fewest negative outcomes).
Managers must consider the potential ramifications of each choice and acknowledge that
there are frequently several stakeholders with competing wants and preferences, making
it difficult to satisfy everyone. Lastly, managerial decisions might have ethical
ramifications, which should be considered prior to making a final choice.
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