Business Operations in Engineering

Business Operations in Engineering

Section 1

It is important for the engineer to develop a systemic view of the world, i.e. recognize that, as an agent of social transformation, it is part of the whole (Ng et.al, 2013). In this respect, it is essential to develop scientific and technological skills with management ethics, seeking to harmonize them. By becoming aware of the need to reconcile their technical skill (to performing a specific activity) with the human ability (the develop rapport proactive), this professional will develop conceptual ability, which is directly related to the coordination and integration of all activities, attitudes and interests of the organization to which he belongs or provides service.

In this project, we are taking three engineering companies.

It includes Sony, Samsung, and Philips. The customization of the design and rejuvenation of raised cameras UK in five years, from ninth to third place in the ranking of global sales of Sony. After registering the highest growth in sales worldwide in 2010, the Japanese giant should register a growth of 60% in the UK market this year, reaching 2.3 million units (Ng et.al, 2013). To cope with demand, the company plans to increase by more than 50% local production of cameras in 2012. The production function determines the maximum amount of product that can be produced with a given amount of input. It is defined for a given state of technology and technological knowledge. The total investment of Sony in UK is R $ 80 million next year. The value will be used to expand the industrial park cameras - which today produces about 2 million units per year - and also in logistics, to ensure that the news quickly reach the hands of consumers. "USA is still a young market and with very good chances of growth," the report said Tiger Masashi Imamura, president of digital imaging division of the corporation (Ng et.al, 2013).

From stylish phones to semiconductors, from DRAM to digital TVs, Samsung encompasses a variety of businesses that promote the speed, efficiency and creativity to invent, develop and market products that define how we live today. With over one quarter of Samsung employees engaged in research and development, each of our business focuses on discovering new technologies, products and services that will open up a new world of possibilities for people who use them (Ng et.al, 2013). The mobile business of the South Korean company Samsung declined by 3.5% in the second quarter compared to the previous year, which tarnished its record operating profit result, 6,400 million Euros (8,500 million).

Philips Electronics said it agreed to sell its audio and video business to Funai Electric Co. Japan for 150 million Euros (202 million dollars) to focus on the most profitable areas of home appliances, healthcare and lighting. The sale marks the Philips output of one of their traditional businesses. It sold its ailing TV business, establishing a joint venture with the firm based in Hong Kong in early 2012 ...