Engineering and Technology Management Tools and Applications

B. S. Dhillon

Jan 2002 · Artech House

About this ebook

Career success for engineers who wish to move up the management ladder, requires more than an understanding of engineering and technological principles - it demands a profound understanding of today's business management issues and principles. In this unique book, the author provides you with a valuable understanding of contemporary management concepts and their applications in a technical organization. You get in-depth coverage of product selection and management, engineering design and product costing, concurrent engineering, value management, configuration management, risk management, reengineering strategies and benefits, managing creativity and innovation, information technology management, and software management. The large number of solved examples highlighted throughout the text underscore the value of this book as an indispensable "How To" manual, and library reference piece.

About the author

B.S. Dhillon received his Ph.D. in industrial engineering from the University of Windsor. He received his M.S. in mechanical engineering and B.S. in electrical and electronic engineering from the University of Wales. Dr. Dhillon is a professor of engineering management in mechanical engineering at the University of Ottawa.