2nd Edition

The Executive MBA for Engineers and Scientists

By James J. Farley Copyright 2010
288 Pages 37 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

288 Pages 37 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

287 Pages
by CRC Press

All too often, a simple lack of understanding of fundamental business concepts is enough to prevent capable scientists and engineers from receiving otherwise deserved promotions. These days, technical merit and hard work alone no longer guarantee upward mobility. For scientists and engineers with aspirations of moving up the corporate ladder a keen grasp of business basics is a must.... Read more

Part I: The Elements

Business: An Overview

Marketing

Sales

Finance

Break-Even Analysis

Statistics: A Little Bit, Simply Explained

Graphs, Charts, and Equations

Manufacturing

Accounting

Part II: Elements of The Technical Area

Technical Function: Overview

Quality Control

Technical Service

Research and Development

Part III: Integrating Business and Technical Areas for Profit

The Corporation as a Unit: An Overview

Business and Technical Relationships: Symbiosis to Maximize Profits

People Skills: How to Get Along With Others

Current Concepts, Trends, and Tools

Part IV: Planning Ahead

Your Career

Starting Your Own Business

…And A Little Bit More

Index

Biography

James J. Farley