Profile of an effective engineering manager
By: by Kenneth W. Thomas ... [et al.].
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Dept. of Administrative Sciences
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1991
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 34
Subjects: Performance(Human); Management engineering; Behavior
Other titles: NPS-AS-92-006.
Description: This study was designed to investigate the behavioral factors that determine the effectiveness      of branch engineering managers at the Naval Avionics Center (NAC) in Indianapolis. Data      were collected using a survey designed especially for this study. Ratings of effectiveness      variables were obtained from both engineers (subordinates) and the division manager      (superior) for each branch manager. Correlations were run between these effectiveness      variables and specific managerial behaviors as rated by engineers in each branch. Somewhat      different sets of behaviors or critical skill areas were found to be related to three different sets      of effectiveness variables. A composite picture highlights the importance of the branch      managers' communication activities and identifies four communication functions crucial to the      effectiveness of the branch manager. These functions are (1) Listening and Responding to      Branch Managers, (2) Providing Guidance to Branch Members, (3) Encouraging      Collaboration Among Branch Members, and (4) Communicating the Needs of the Branch.      This empirical data can be used as input for designing management development programs,      selecting engineering managers, and conducting performance appraisals.
Notes: Title from cover.

"NPS-AS-92-006."

"December 1991."

AD A246 525

Includes bibliographical references (p. 25-26).

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