Content: pt. I. Philosophy and concepts --
Ch. 1. What is project management? --
Ch. 2. Systems approach and systems engineering --
pt. II. Systems development cycle --
Ch. 3. Systems development cycle and project conception --
Ch. 4. Project and system definition --
pt. III. Systems and procedures for planning and control --
Ch. 5. Planning fundamentals --
Ch. 6. Project time planning and networks --
Ch. 7. Advanced project network analyses and scheduling --
Ch. 8. Cost estimating and budgeting --
Ch. 9. Project quality management --
Ch. 10. Managing risks in projects --
Ch. 11. Project execution and control --
Ch. 12. Project evaluation, communication, implementation, and closeout --
pt. IV. Organization behavior --
Ch. 13. Project organization structure and integration --
Ch. 14. Project roles, responsibility, and authority --
Ch. 15. Managing participation, teamwork, and conflict --
pt. V. Project management in the corporate context --
Ch. 16. The management of project management --
Ch. 17. Project selection and portfolio management --
Ch. 18. International project management --
App. A. RFP for Midwest Parcel Distribution Company --
App. B. Proposal from Iron Butterfly Company to Midwest Parcel Distribution Company --
App. C. Project Master Plan for Logistical Online System.
Abstract:
Covering the essential background, from origins and philosophy to methodology, this title covers the concepts and techniques of practical application, including project initiation and proposals, scope and task definition, scheduling, budgeting, risk analysis, control, project organization and all-important 'people' aspects. Read more...