{"product_id":"decisions-an-engineering-and-management-perspective-9780470167595","title":"Decisions: An Engineering And Management Perspective","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Gaynor\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Wiley\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Wiley-IEEE\u003cbr\u003e • Subject: Engineering\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Management Science\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the Back Cover\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDECISIONS\u003c\/i\u003e examines the issues required to stimulate new thinking for improving the decision-making process and achieve higher project success rates for all managerial levels.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book considers what it takes to convert the macro decision into a positive outcome; to resolve the gap that exists between the macro and subsidiary decisions; to understand why so many decisions fail to meet expectations; to direct the mindset of the engineering community to focus on its relation to other organizational units; to perform diligently the up-front work required to meet objectives; to stop squandering valuable talent and resources; to urge engineers and other discipline professionals to take a more business-oriented approach in participating in the organization's decision-making process; lastly, to not only recognize the importance of and the role of communication in all decision-making processes, but to initiate appropriate communication processes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author addresses these topics which encompass macro and micro decisions by: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresenting critical decisions that need to be addressed in conjunction with preparations for making the macro decision\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncluding simple illustrations and case studies to aid the process of decision-making\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlighting research related to problems associated with meeting requirements, schedule, and cost\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresenting a share of factors, e.g. global economy, global participation, and global access to human and physical resources that add layers of complexity and are too often neglected\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author tackles the challenges changing the mindset of engineering and its managers, and convincing executive level management to pursue to the up-front work with greater diligence prior to making commitments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45091217473687,"sku":"9780470167595","price":3783.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780470167595.webp?v=1769203979","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/decisions-an-engineering-and-management-perspective-9780470167595","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}