Programme: HNC/HND Electrical & Electronic Engineering Unit Code/Title HNEE 107 Business Management Techniques for Engineers
Unit Credits/ level QCF LEVEL: 5

Submission deadline: 15 May, 2013

Introduction
This assignment assesses the learner’s knowledge and understanding of the functions, structures and inter-relationships of an engineering business. It then enables the learner to develop and apply the skills of costing, financial planning and control associated with engineering products or services.

Scenario
You are working as an assistant manager for an engineering organisation of your choice. This can be an organisation you work/worked for or an organisation you have researched (if you are selecting an organisation you have researched please make sure that you have access to the information required to answer the tasks below).

As a part of your continuing professional development you are undertaking a research into business management techniques. You will present the outcomes of your research on a two-day seminar for trainee managers. In addition, you hope to be promoted to a project manager position next year, so you are trying to make a good impression at the next appraisal interview.

Your task is to prepare a report answering the questions below. Your answers should be given the context of the organisation you have selected.

Question 1 (LO1)
Identify and explain engineering business functions in the context of your organisation. You answer should include reference to organisational, management and operational procedures:
How are products or services developed? Select one product/service as an example.
How are the products designed, produced and delivered (if applicable)
What measures of quality assurance and control are employed?

Explain the inter-relationships between the different processes and functions within the organisation you have selected….