Handbook of Engineering Management

An authoritative handbook covering the full range of management concepts, skills, and techniques as they apply to engineering. Written by industry leaders and compiled by a team of noted engineering consultants, the handbook offers expert guidance on managing the engineering organization; functional management topics such as administration and procedures, budgeting, scheduling, project management, facilities, computer use, research, and the marketing of engineering services; human resource issues including selection, training, motivation, quality, safety, and labor relations; and personal career development for the engineering manager--self-assessment, time management, communications skills, presentations.