Master of Engineering Management Flashcards
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A project manager notices that a critical path activity is running two weeks behind schedule. Which response is most appropriate?
Answer: Crash the schedule by adding resources to critical path tasks
Crashing adds resources to critical path tasks to reduce duration, directly addressing schedule delays on activities that affect the end date.
In engineering management, the 'triple constraint' refers to which three competing project factors?
Answer: Scope, Schedule, and Cost
The triple constraint (iron triangle) comprises Scope, Schedule, and Cost — changing one typically impacts the others.
A manufacturing engineer is evaluating two production processes. Process A has fixed costs of $500K and variable cost of $10/unit. Process B has fixed costs of $200K and variable cost of $20/unit. At what volume is Process A preferred?
Answer: Above 30,000 units
Setting 500,000 + 10Q = 200,000 + 20Q gives Q = 30,000 units; above this volume, Process A's lower variable cost wins.
Which leadership style is most appropriate when managing a highly skilled, experienced engineering team on a well-defined project?
Answer: Delegative — empower the team with minimal oversight
Delegative (laissez-faire) leadership works best with expert, self-motivated teams who need autonomy rather than micromanagement.
In systems engineering, a Functional Flow Block Diagram (FFBD) is primarily used to:
Answer: Sequence system functions in logical order of performance
FFBDs depict system functions in sequential and parallel flow, clarifying the operational logic before physical design begins.
An engineering manager uses a RACI chart. What does the 'C' stand for, and what is the responsibility it describes?
Answer: Consulted — provides input before decisions are finalized
Consulted (C) means the person provides expertise or input that must be gathered before a decision or action, creating a two-way communication flow.
Which financial metric measures the ratio of net profit to total assets, indicating how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate earnings?
Answer: Return on Assets (ROA)
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets, measuring how effectively management converts asset investment into profit.