Engineering Management: Creating and Managing World Class Operations [Hardcover]

W. Dale Compton (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0023241217 | ISBN-13: 978-0023241215 | Publication Date: May 4, 1997 | Edition: 1

This book combines management principles and techniques with technical/engineering issues in a single volume. Organizes content around the ten Foundations of World Class Practice that must be followed to reach World Class Status. Topics include goals and objectives, metrics, management's personal commitment, employee involvement, etc. A book useful for managers and management trainees.

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Ideal for engineering students who have had little exposure to management principles and techniques, this text combines management and technical/engineering issues in a single volume -- with a focus on the ten Foundations of World Class Practice that must be followed by an organization to reach World Class Status.

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This book combines management principles and techniques with technical/engineering issues in a single volume. Organizes content around the ten Foundations of World Class Practice that must be followed to reach World Class Status. Topics include goals and objectives, metrics, management's personal commitment, employee involvement, etc. A book useful for managers and management trainees.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 504 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (May 4, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0023241217
• ISBN-13: 978-0023241215
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,434,104 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Describes the managing insight of manufacturing operations., August 23, 1998

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This review is from: Engineering Management: Creating and Managing World Class Operations (Hardcover)

The book describes in a detailed structure the elements surounding World Class Manufacturing. Through the different tools and strategies that the book explains, the manager of a manufacturing firm will be able to succeed in a very competitive world market. Some of the tools and strategies described include statistical and mathematical techniques, current manufacturing approoaches used in the world, Human Resources and group managing, setting strategic goals and objectives for the enterprise, leadership roles and the difficult task of managing the technology. The Author, distinguished Gilbreth Professor at Purdue University School of Industrial Engineering, uses his many years of experience in the manufacturing sector to communicate to future and current managers the different tools that help them create and manage a world class organization.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Addition to My Engineering Library, June 30, 2003

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Joseph R. Tomaskovic "JT" (Norman, OK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Engineering Management: Creating and Managing World Class Operations (Hardcover)

I just completed this excellent work by W. Dale Compton, and enjoyed the entire experience. Compton provides excellent insight into diverse manufacturing organizations, their modern challenges, and engineering and managerial strategies for success. The book was written for engineering professions, and is essential for mid-level engineers making the career transition into executive management.

The common theme of book is based on solid engineering principles. There is no "fluff" or "filler" included in the text. Compton clearly illustrates realistic constraints and defines effective techniques for corrective action. I was very impressed with the manner in which Compton reiterates the value of accurate data collection, cross-functional teamwork, and the norms of manufacturing and engineering professionals. The author clearly has experience in core operations and manufacturing. I also appreciated his in-depth analysis and examples presented in each chapter appendix. I would recommend this book highly to any career manufacturing professional as a core desk resource.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Addition to My Engineering Library, June 30, 2003

By 

Joseph R. Tomaskovic "JT" (Norman, OK) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Engineering Management: Creating and Managing World Class Operations (Hardcover)

I just completed this excellent work by W. Dale Compton, and enjoyed the entire experience. Compton provides excellent insight into diverse manufacturing organizations, their modern challenges, and engineering and managerial strategies for success. The book was written for engineering professions, and is essential for mid-level engineers making the career transition into executive management.

The common theme of book is based on solid engineering principles. There is no "fluff" or "filler" included in the text. Compton clearly illustrates realistic constraints and defines effective techniques for corrective action. I was very impressed with the manner in which Compton reiterates the value of accurate data collection, cross-functional teamwork, and the norms of manufacturing and engineering professionals. The author clearly has experience in core operations and manufacturing. I also appreciated his in-depth analysis and examples presented in each chapter appendix. I would recommend this book highly to any career manufacturing professional as a core desk resource.