Description
Managing Engineering and Technology (7th Edition) by Lucy C. Morse, Daniel L. Babcock, and William L. Schell provides a comprehensive and practical guide to the unique challenges of managing technical teams, engineering projects, and innovation-driven organizations. Tailored specifically for engineering and technology students, this textbook bridges the gap between technical expertise and effective leadership and management skills.
Now in its 7th edition, the book has been updated to reflect current industry practices and global trends, including project management, systems thinking, innovation strategy, leadership, and ethical decision-making. It offers real-world examples and case studies that highlight the critical role of engineering managers in both traditional and tech-driven companies.
This edition emphasizes the importance of balancing technical problem-solving with strategic planning, financial analysis, and communication skills—competencies that are essential in today’s interdisciplinary and fast-paced engineering environments. It is widely used in engineering management programs, graduate-level business courses, and as a reference by working professionals.
Whether you’re an engineering student preparing for a leadership role or a working engineer looking to improve your management skills, this book provides the tools to succeed in managing people, projects, and innovation.
Key Features:
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Integrates engineering principles with proven management practices
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Updated content on innovation, sustainability, and global engineering leadership
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Real-world case studies and team-based exercises
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Covers project management, systems thinking, budgeting, and ethics
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Ideal for engineering, technology management, and MBA programs
