...What Is Engineering Management? Engineering managers occupy a unique position in their industry. They combine their management expertise with engineering knowledge to lead teams of specialists in highly technical tasks. Most engineering managers focus on product development, materials management, production processes, and workforce reliability. Management engineers must also possess strong communication skills so they can relate to their colleagues and subordinates. As the popularity of engineering continues to grow and demand for trained engineers increases, online engineering management degrees (often classified under technology management) have become increasingly popular. Working engineers who are ready to transition into management positions can now study part-time without giving up valuable income or career experience. A degree in engineering management (most often a master's degree) qualifies you for a wide spectrum of positions, ranging from the academic to the technical. Individuals that excel in this field possess a strong combination of scientific knowledge and a passion for problem solving. E-learning and distance courses provide the pathway for a satisfying career in the engineering industry. The breadth of opportunity is one of the most attractive facets of this specialty. Fields that require this experience include: * Manufacturing management * Logistics * Technical consulting * Chemical process consulting As a prospective managing engineer...
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...Normative Decision Process of an Investment Gift for a Nanotechnology Center As the President of the State University of New York Institute of Technology (SUNY IT), the university has been willed $20 million with no will or codicil related restrictions as to the direction that the capital can be invested. The university has chosen that the best use of the $20 million is to invest into a Nanotechnology Center, which will be set to begin construction in the Spring of 2013. The decision process on how to invest the $20 million in the Nanotechnology Center will be outline by a normative approach. The normative decision process includes developing an idea for the investment in the Nanotechnology Center based upon an optimal decision. The optimal decision is that SUNY IT should invest in a Nanotechnology Center. In developing the normative decision process for investing the $20 million the paper will look at other possible options, design and implementation, technology strategy, technology policy, and tight appropriability regimes (Burgelman, Christensen, & Wheelwright, 2009). The Nanotechnology Center at SUNY IT will help meet the needs of the New York state initiative in the greater Utica area in bringing in nanotechnology jobs as part of Nano Utica (SUNY IT, 2014). Comparing the Nanotechnology Center to Other Investment Options As New York’s public polytechnic university, SUNY IT must meet the growing demand for technical degree fields and the necessary facilities...
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...Technology Manager Research Assignment Due August 30, 2012 1. Using an employment site (e.g., monster.com), what types of jobs do you find when you research the term “technology manager”? * On careerbuilder.com I found several jobs that popped up. Most jobs had to do with information systems, but there are also ones that have to do with project management. 2. Are these the types of jobs you expected to find and why? * These are close to the jobs I was expecting. I know a lot of people think that Tech management has to with information systems and project management. That we deal with technology systems. IT work seems to be the general idea of what people think tech management has to do with. However it seems that there are the few of them that are in different fields that deal with just management. 3. How would you define” technology manager” based on what you found? * I would consider technology manager has to do with a combination of technology work and project management. But I believe Technology Manager has a lot more to o with being able to help a business out with all the technologies it uses and how to incorporate it better into the work a business does. 4. How is this definition similar to the article “What is a Technology Manager”? * It is close to the definition from the article. The article is stating that most graduates go into project management positions and most students have management emphasis in their fields...
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...Project Outline: Product line Management in High‐Tech Industries Introduction It has been estimated that in the field of high-tech industry, characterized by continuous technological innovation as well as ever changing customer expectations, continuous technology innovation is imperative for sustainable competitive advantage. The high speed of new technologies discovered implies that non-inclusion of appropriate new age products can prove extremely damaging to both established as well as new companies. At the same time, adoption of platforms which are not completely adopted by the industry or investment in impractical technology can also result in unfavorable results. Thus it is imperative thatall High-Tech companies try to find the correct synergy between technological evolutions, their own resources and the demands in the market. An effective Product Line Management Strategy will help them achieve the same. Key Product Line Activities For us to effectively analyze Product Line Management, we need to first concentrate of the various high level tasks that go into creation of a product line. Such tasks can be broadly categorized as * Core asset Development of a Product Line * Development of products using the above developed core assets * Management of both the core asset as well as the products developed so as to meetthe organization’s overall goals Although some may interpret Product Line Management as only the third step above, but we feel that only...
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...Strategies and Methods of Technology Management In: Business and Management Strategies and Methods of Technology Management Strategies and Methods of Technology Management James Teacher MGMT 447 Sunday, August 28, 2011 Abstract In this essay, information on the identification of issues and concerns of what causes poor technology management will be addressed. The strategies and methods will show how the issues and concerns for technology will be corrected and turn the company around. The timeframe will show how the information will get done within the 6 month period along with what type of strategy will be used. The identification issues that need to be address which is causing poor technology management are privacy issues. Privacy issues can cause the identities of employers and employees to be at risk and stolen because personal information is the fundamental component for the technology systems with a company (“Technology Management”, 2011). By addressing the issue of privacy, the employees and other employers should be aware of the issue. Most jobs require a log-in to be able to access computer information within the workplace. To prevent poor technology, the company has to use legislation and technical decisions or combine them using all 4 methods which are legal, technical, security, and police. When it comes to using legal, the company should enforce a data protection regulation or human rights regulation with the company’s handbook. These regulations...
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............................................................................... 5 Research Findings .............................................................................................................. 6 Performance of the new technology on the volume of stock orders ..................................... 7 Performance of information technology on time taken to supply tires to the dealers ............. 8 Performance of information technology on customer service .............................................. 9 Recommendations.............................................................................................................10 Conclusion........................................................................................................................12 References .......................................................................................................................12 Executive Summary This research report was based on an investigation into the impact of new information technology in the business sector. The study was focused on a new business, which was exposed to technologies and inventions that have emerged in the last five years. The objective of the study was to know whether the specified type of technology would be appropriate and effective for the business and its activities. The business that was focused on dealt with the supply of rubber tires to motorists. The company introduced touch screen display panels to facilitate its sales...
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...Managers who are clearly experienced and properly educated and want to be sophisticated need to have the following qualities as a manager: globalization, technology, innovation, diversity, and most importantly ethics. Managers would use globalization to expand their business globally, and to increase sales and representation of company’s existence. The use of technology is very important for a manger to know as an instinct. Technology is everywhere in today’s modern world. Managers who don’t know how to use the computer or know how to type, is really pretty much useless in reality. It is very important for managers to learn how to communicate efficiently with the use of modern technology such as chat and e-mail. Innovation is a key success point in a creative manager. Managers should always be looking for new innovative ways to do things. For example if a manger uses chat and e-mail to communicate, will a manger will be better off if they were to use social website to not only represent and market the company but communicate broadly to all employees at once. Therefore the use of social websites has 3 advantages oppose to just the use of e-mail and chat. Social websites advantages are free marketing, so the public can view what the company has wrote. Second broad communication to all employees at the same time, and third representation; making positive remarks about the business to consumers and these are few examples a manager can demonstrate innovation. Diversity is one...
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...Jacques Ellul once said that “modern technology has become a total phenomenon for civilization, the defining force of a new social order in which efficiency is no longer an option but a necessity imposed on all human activity”. With the help of technology the way management does things has become increasingly different. Management is able to reach far beyond its geographical borders, which enables companies to make more cost effective decisions. Technology also inspires management to become more innovative to keep with the ever demanding and changing times of modern day society. With innovation comes the ability to connect with customers and other businesses faster and easier. When things are easier and faster they become more efficient, helping management success. In the 2005 documentary film by Sonali Gulati Nalini by Day, Nancy by Night, Gulati showcases how United States companies such as Dell Computers and Capital One, along with other Fortune 500 companies, outsource by using technology to collaborate beyond geographical borders. If it was not for technologies the management of these companies would not be able to capitalize on how cost efficient it is to collaborate with companies in other countries. The medium pay for a telemarketer in the United States in 2013 was about $10.87 per hour (Telemarketer 2015). While the telemarketers shown in the documentary make only $7.00 a day, this saves management and companies an average of $79.96 a day for one employee who works a...
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...Technology and innovation are essential for delivering value to organizations and the marketplace. Technology management is the discipline whereby all of the technology resources of a business are managed in accordance with its needs and priorities. As long as there is a value for the customer, continuous development of technology is valuable. Unfortunately, there are some businesses that have poor technology management. One of the reasons businesses have poor technology management is managers are afraid of losing their authority. This in return increases the resistance to technology. Advanced technologies often take away the power, position, and esteem of certain employees. The reason for poor technology management in my department is caused by limited resources related to training. Several employees are required to use new technology, but they have not had the proper training with the new technology. Another reason for poor technology management is employees fear that the new technology will lead to a breakdown of interpersonal relations. There are several strategies and techniques that can be used to improve technology management. First, there is a need to communicate with the employees on the benefits the business will reap by properly managing technology. Employees should be made aware that technology will give the business a competitive edge when it comes to competitors. Furthermore, employees and managers should know that the adoption of technology...
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...Methods of Technology Management James Teacher MGMT 447 Sunday, August 28, 2011 Abstract In this essay, information on the identification of issues and concerns of what causes poor technology management will be addressed. The strategies and methods will show how the issues and concerns for technology will be corrected and turn the company around. The timeframe will show how the information will get done within the 6 month period along with what type of strategy will be used. The identification issues that need to be address which is causing poor technology management are privacy issues. Privacy issues can cause the identities of employers and employees to be at risk and stolen because personal information is the fundamental component for the technology systems with a company (“Technology Management”, 2011). By addressing the issue of privacy, the employees and other employers should be aware of the issue. Most jobs require a log-in to be able to access computer information within the workplace. To prevent poor technology, the company has to use legislation and technical decisions or combine them using all 4 methods which are legal, technical, security, and police. When it comes to using legal, the company should enforce a data protection regulation or human rights regulation with the company’s handbook. These regulations will make sure no one (including employers) within the company will have access to personal information without permission (“Technology Management”, 2011)...
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...Technology and Business Jessica M. Royapen TEC 401 February 18, 2012 T. Mark Bassett Technology and Business Technology has a huge part in the world. Without technology, many things, which we depend on, would not be possible. Technology within the workplace has both some positive and negative effects. This paper will discuss the authors’ personal experience in the workplace along with examples of how management within the company where the author is most familiar with, expects technology to improve business and whether or not the company is meeting or not meeting their business needs. There are many times companies are faced with issues regarding technology being implemented into the work place, unfortunately companies such as the Florida Department of corrections are always faced with budget issues and are not always capable of implementing new and improved technology. According to the secretaries, message during the 1998-1999 annual report “With almost 27,000 employees, more than 200,000 people in custody or under supervision and a $1.7 billion budget, the Florida Department of Corrections is the largest agency in the state of Florida and the fourth-largest prison system in the nation” (Moore, N.D). In order to keep such an organization running is by making wise decisions during your daily operations that can ultimately get the job done quickly and efficiently. Currently Central Florida Reception Center per policy must keep a daily record of events, called...
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...1.2 COMPANY PROFILE Infosys Technology Limited (NASDAQ: INFY) was started in 1981 by seven people with US$ 250. Today, there are global leaders in the "next generation" of IT and consulting with revenues of US$ 6.35 billion (LTM Q1-FY12). Infosys defines designs and delivers technology-enabled business solutions for Global 2000 companies. Infosys also provides a complete range of services by leveraging domains and business expertise and strategic alliances with leading technology providers. The offerings span business and technology consulting, application services, systems integration, product engineering, custom software development, maintenance, re-engineering, independent testing and validation services, IT infrastructure services and business process outsourcing. Infosys pioneered the Global Delivery Model (GDM), which emerged as a disruptive force in the industry leading to the rise of offshore outsourcing. The GDM is based on the principle of taking work to the location where the best talent is available, where it makes the best economic sense, with the least amount of acceptable risk. Infosys has a global footprint with 65 offices and 63 development centers in US, India, China, Australia, Japan, Middle East, UK, Germany, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, Poland, Canada and many other countries. Infosys and its subsidiaries have 133,560 employees as on June 30, 2011. Infosys takes pride in building strategic long-term client relationships. 99% of our revenues come...
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...DATABASE DESIGN Research Paper You are to write a research paper about an approved topic in the field of Information Technology (IT) Management, preferably in the area of Database Systems. The topic must be of current interest to the IT professionals. The deadline for the topic approval is September 20. You must turn into me one page (single-spaced) ‘Abstract’ of your paper by that date. A partial list of journals which publish articles pertaining to the IT area is attached. These publications are some of the source for your research work. Your paper must be between 12 and 15 pages of typed, doubled-spaced text, not including your references and any appendices or attachment. Plagiarism will result in a grade of zero. Your research paper is due on November 29. It will be graded according to the criteria on the attached page Suggested Structure of Research Paper Abstract: Half-page (single spaced) summary of the paper I. Introduction: - Problem Background -Problem Importance - Purpose and contents of this paper i. Target audience of the paper ii. Overall objective iii. Within the overall objective, the specific issues or question addressed in the paper iv. A precise statement of the content of the paper v. Scope and limitation of the paper vi. Usefulness of the paper - How would the target audience...
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...Report TOPIC: “REMOTE IT Infrastructure Management ” 1. Abstract The recently launched NASSCOM-McKinsey Report 2006 yet again reaffirmed views of the global gurus that Remote Infrastructure Management (RIM) Services are all set to become the next star of the Indian IT Industry. It clearly states that “going forward, the more traditional IT outsourcing service lines such as hardware and software maintenance, network administration and help desk services will account for 45 per cent of the total addressable market for offshoring and are likely to drive the next wave of growth. . Service lines that have driven recent growth, i.e., application development and maintenance (ADM) and R&D services are already 30-35 % penetrated and are not as likely to grow dramatically”. The Remote/offshore part was easy with BPO having already paved the way for proving service delivery effectiveness from an offshore location and with the advent of sophisticated tools and technologies that enabled remote IT management the proposition was further solidified. International research firm IDC also declared that “more than 85% of infrastructure components can be managed from a central remote location. These components encompass servers/systems, databases, networks, storage, security, applications and e-business infrastructure. Through managing these components from a remote location, companies can cut down their cost of infrastructure operations and management by 40-60 %, also gaining access to expert...
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...Consulting September, 2003 Introduction The use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in organisations has gone well past the stage of being unique, novel and even technically difficult. Nowadays, the technology is readily available, thanks to the volume demand from commercial and residential market segments. Even so, there are benefits from adopting a Standards based approach to choosing and deploying ICT assets; and offering technology based IT services to customers. This white paper will provide a brief introduction to the philosophy of Standard Operating Environments, and will explain the likely benefits, costs and planning factors that relate to adopting an SOE approach. Background When desktop computing and Local Area Networks appeared in organisations in the 1980’s, they were small scale and of little immediate consequence. Being somewhat complex, and requiring some hands on technical skills, they were acquired in small quantities. The low cash costs meant they were often purchased ‘under the radar’ of senior management and IT teams. The practical use and popularity of PCs and LANs grew, to the point that some organisations recognized the need to account for the cost of assets and people’s time spent on support. Since then, industry analysts have studied the real costs using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) techniques and found that the total costs over the technology lifetime have been around 6-7 times the initial purchase price. Some organisations...
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