Journal of Management in Engineering: Recent submissions
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RMS: Research Management System
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1993)This paper addresses the issues inherent in the evaluation of completed research projects and develops an evaluation methodology, system, and computer‐application program based on benefit‐cost analysis and multiobjective ... -
Exploiting the Leadership Asset of the Engineer
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1993)Effective exploitation of the leadership asset by an engineer is often complicated by the ill‐conceived notion of the engineer's responsibility for engineering work. Responsible charge is typically defined as prescribed ... -
Discussion of “<i>Critical Issues for Engineering Managers</i>” by Delon Hampton (July, 1992, Vol. 8, No. 3)
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Designing Executive‐Development Programs for Engineering Managers
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1993)Engineering executives and human‐resource professionals in engineering organizations face an exciting and somewhat overwhelming task when considering how to go about designing and developing a comprehensive executive‐development ... -
How to Make Project Schedules Really Work for You
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1993)Much has been written about project schedules. Most of the information deals with the mechanics of creating the documents themselves; more recently, the direction has turned to how to use personal computers in performing ... -
Information Management Power Station Construction at Stanwell
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1993)Based in Brisbane, Australia, the Queensland Electricity Commission chose POWRTRAK as the computerized information management system for their latest thermal development, the 1,400 Mw Stanwell Power Station Project. ... -
Management Forum
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Defensible Performance Appraisals
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1993)Performance appraisals are a management function that provides great benefit by focusing attention on needed performance and by serving as the vehicle for making distinctions on which rewards are based. Performance appraisals ... -
Finding Your Way through Conflict
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1993)Resolving conflict in working relationships is one of the most challenging tasks of management. The factors affecting difficult conflicts are sometimes hidden and work as barriers toward resolution. The conflict resolution ... -
Methods of Motivating for Increased Productivity
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1993)Motivation of people is one of the factors that significantly influences their productivity (output/input). This paper discusses how one can use various motivation theories to improve the productivity of individuals in an ... -
Editor's Letter
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Moving an Engineering Firm: A Checklist
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1993)Without proper planning, moving an engineering firm can be a disastrous experience. The responsibilities of top management are many, such as choosing a move coordinator and dealing with office politics. In turn, the move ... -
Effective Management in Computerized SCADA System
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1993)As we move further into a technological era, civil engineering firms are getting more and more involved with computerized supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) projects for water distribution systems, pipeline ... -
Management Forum
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Practical Models for Organizational Assessment
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1993)One of the major problems in improving organizations is the lack of a means of assessing the organization and its characteristics. This problem inhibits the manager's or researcher's ability to establish a baseline for the ... -
Project Information Management System—Another Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1993)Currently, when it comes to project information management systems, any company can buy a developed software available in the market and adjust the needs of the company to the format of the software. Another approach is ... -
Introduction to Ownership and Transition. II: Succession and Firm Valuation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1992)The primary source for internal transition successors for an engineering firm is from the professional staff of the firm. Firms that wish to exist beyond current ownership need to have plans for identifying, training, and ... -
Reviewers of the <i>Journal of Management in Engineering</i>
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Resolving Construction Disputes by Mediation: Hong Kong Experience
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1992)This paper reviews the state of the art of modern mediation processes and presents the experience of integrating mediation and arbitration to resolve disputes in Hong Kong's construction industry. Mediation, the principal ... -
Engineering Women: A View From The Workplace
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 1993)Demographers suggest that the engineering profession must find ways to attract and retain women and minorities. Attitudes about women in the engineering workplace were examined by surveying 14 female engineers, eight of ...