Complexity Analysis in Engineering Management

Cognitive Engineering and Conditions for Rapid Innovations
1. Auflage 2027
ISBN: 978-1-041-00725-8
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 240 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

This book looks into the intricacies of complexity within the field of engineering management. It explores the rapidly expanding realm of cognitive engineering and its impact on engineering disciplines, shedding light on opportunities for innovation and development within the engineering and engineering management sectors. By enhancing the discipline of engineering management and refining its practices, this book serves as a valuable resource for professionals seeking to stay ahead in this dynamic field.

Complexity Analysis in Engineering Management: Cognitive Engineering and Conditions for Rapid Innovations focuses on enhancing transdisciplinary integration within engineering management, which is crucial for advancing knowledge and innovation. It discusses systems of systems and complex evolving systems, as well as the integration of various disciplines within the field. The emphasis is placed on engineering economic strategy as a driver of economic growth and how it is essential for success in the industry. Functional leadership is also highlighted as key for Engineering Managers to effectively lead their teams and projects. The book incorporates cognitive engineering and best engineering practices into daily operations which has been shown to greatly improve outcomes. It also discusses the importance of knowledge management for digital innovations as a priority and vital for staying competitive in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape.

This book is a valuable resource for professionals in the fields of evaluation and design, including postgraduate students, undergraduate students, engineers, scientists, project managers, and engineering managers. It could serve as a textbook in postgraduate courses and undergraduate programs.

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development and Professional Reference

Autoren/Hrsg.

Lunevich, Lucy

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Industrial Engineering
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Produktionstechnik Fertigungstechnik
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Preparing for Crisis. 2. Complexity Theory in Engineering Management. 3. Logic and Philosophy in Engineering. 4. Cognitive Engineering as New Source of Complexity. 5. Self-Organizing Systems. 6. Organizational Complexity. 7. Leadership for Complex Adaptive System. 8. Artificial Intelligence for Complexity in Engineering Management. 9. Predictive Analysis in Engineering Management. 10. Final Notes.

Über Autor(innen)

Lucy Lunevich is an associate professor and program manager of the Master of Engineering Management program at RMIT University, Australia. She previously worked as a principal consultant and deputy chief engineer in the global resource sector before transitioning to academia. Dr. Lunevich has taught in the Master of Engineering Management program for 10 years and has developed several postgraduate engineering programs. Her work has received multiple research industry awards. She has collaborated with companies including Shell Dutch Royal, RioTinto, Chevron, and URS Corporation, where she served as a leader and principal consultant. Her industry experience includes training engineering managers in economic business case development and project delivery across feasibility studies and detailed design phases. Dr. Lunevich serves as editor-in-chief and author of the Handbook of Engineering Management: Digital Economy, 9781032449975, published by Taylor & Francis in 2023. Her publications include 7 books, 18 invited book chapters, 12 government-commissioned reports, and over 30 additional publications.