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Managing Engineering and Technology Sixth Edition Morse and Babcock. Managing Engineering and Technology Sixth Edition Morse and Babcock. Globalization and Challenges for the Future Chapter 18. Chapter Objectives. Explain aspects of globalization
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Managing Engineering and Technology Sixth EditionMorse and Babcock
Managing Engineering and TechnologySixth EditionMorse and Babcock Globalization and Challenges for the Future Chapter 18
Chapter Objectives • Explain aspects of globalization • Discuss how the flattening of the world affects engineers • Discuss the challenges for engineers of the twenty-first century
Globalization • Off-shoring and out-sourcing • Relationship between rich and poor countries • Opportunity or threat?
International Management • Trade agreements • Multinational organizations and trade agreements • Significance for engineering career • Ethical considerations
Engineering Grand Challenges • Sustainability • Health • Vulnerability • Joy of Living
Future Considerations • Information Technology • Education • Shrinking world • Demographics • Environment • Changes in engineering career