LEADER 03701nam 2200817Ia 450 001 9910966030603321 005 20251117074926.0 010 $a9786612293955 010 $a9781040208915 010 $a1040208916 010 $a9780429149887 010 $a0429149883 010 $a9781282293953 010 $a1282293958 010 $a9781439811566 010 $a1439811563 024 7 $a10.1201/9781439811566 035 $a(CKB)1000000000803001 035 $a(EBL)472812 035 $a(OCoLC)455851123 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000297608 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11947375 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000297608 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10333780 035 $a(PQKB)10577768 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL472812 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10331528 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL229395 035 $a(OCoLC)1287179341 035 $a(FINmELB)ELB156202 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC472812 035 $a(EXLCZ)991000000000803001 100 $a20090706d2009 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 00$aGlobal engineering /$fCarlos Acosta ... [et al.] 205 $a1st ed. 210 $aBoca Raton, FL $cCRC Press$d2009 215 $a1 online resource (258 p.) 225 1 $aIndustrial innovation series 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 08$a9781138114463 311 08$a1138114464 311 08$a9781439811559 311 08$a1439811555 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aFront cover; Contents; Preface; Section I: Theory, Models, Decision Tools; Chapter 1. Engineering in a Global Age; Chapter 2. A Global Engineering Model; Chapter 3. Decision Making in Global Projects; Section II: Case Studies: Cultural Emphasis; Chapter 4. MEPO Manages Culture; Chapter 5. USAHP Confronts Mexico's Subcultures; Chapter 6. Implementing a Global Engineering Perspective; Section III: Case Studies: Engineering Predominance; Chapter 7. SmartDrill Stays Home; Chapter 8. Do What You're Told, and Don't Confuse Me with Facts 327 $aChapter 9. The Wisdom of Getting Everyone Invloved: Communication and (Un)coordination at HOCHSection IV: Case Studies: Applying Concepts; Chapter 10. Technical Consulting and Organizational Recovery at CHips; Chapter 11. Bucket Brigades Work, but Why?; Index; Back cover 330 $aAs the world becomes increasingly globalized, today's companies expect to hire engineers who are effective in a global business environment. Although you can find many books covering globalization, most of them are aimed at business, management, or social sciences. Developed with engineers in mind, Global Engineering: Design, Decision Making, and Communication covers the theory, models, and decision making tools for incorporating globalization into engineering work.Written by a multidisciplinary team of experts in industrial, mechanical, and manufacturing engi 410 0$aIndustrial innovation series. 606 $aEngineering 606 $aEngineering$xInternational cooperation 606 $aEngineering$xDecision making 606 $aInternational business enterprises$xManagement 615 0$aEngineering. 615 0$aEngineering$xInternational cooperation. 615 0$aEngineering$xDecision making. 615 0$aInternational business enterprises$xManagement. 676 $a620.0068 676 $a658.404 701 $aAcosta$b Carlos$f1954 June 2-$01891669 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910966030603321 996 $aGlobal engineering$94535357 997 $aUNINA