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The technology management option is designed to
provide students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in
management that are essential in the 21st century. Courses included in
this option provide experiences in plant layout and materials handling,
quality control, motion and time study, inventory control, and labor
relationships. Typical entry-level professions include production
managers, technical managers, supervisors, and field service
representatives. Upon the completion of the technology management
option, students will be able to:
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Exhibit knowledge of Federal and State safety legislation and identify the role of
management in an industrial safety program.
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Recognize, evaluate and control varied industrial health safety hazards.
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Demonstrate knowledge of traditional management functions and practices, including applications
and limitations of various management schemes.
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Perform production scheduling, develop and monitor an inventory control system,
utilize appropriate production planning techniques, and identify and exhibit key factors in
project management.
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Solve problems in typical industrial organizations, work effectively in teams, and demonstrate
knowledge of the managed area of an industrial enterprise.
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Use appropriate statistical techniques in variable and attribute control charts and in sampling
tables for continuous improvement.
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Evaluate and/or implement total quality systems in industry.
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Apply business, marketing and economic principles to solve problems.
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Identify responsibility of supervision and management within various industries.
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Demonstrate communications skills, safe and efficient individual and group work habits,
leadership within groups and an attitude of cooperation and
tolerance.
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