Synopses & Reviews
A revised, updated, and reorganized text for undergraduate or graduate courses in both business and engineering, as well as for functional managers and upper-level executives who must provide continuous support to all projects. It explains the characteristics of every size and type of group, presents the basics of systems theory and organizational structure, and provides practical advice on how to conceive, staff, and guide a project management department for maximum effectiveness and cost efficiency. The new edition of this classic guide enables you to learn from the successes and failures of leading companies to explore new cost control and risk management techniques and to assess the impact of concurrent engineering. You'll also learn how to merge total quality management methods with effective project planning, master conflict resolution, predict project success and obtain the information needed to study for the PMI Certification exam.
Table of Contents
Overview.
Systems Theory and Concepts.
Organizational Structures.
Organizing and Staffing the Project Office and Team.
Management Functions.
Time Management.
Conflicts.
Special Topics.
The Variables for Success.
Working with Executives.
Planning.
Network Scheduling Techniques.
Project Graphics.
Pricing and Estimating.
Cost Control.
Trade-Off Analysis in a Project Environment.
Risk Management.
Learning Curves.
International Project Management.
Project Management in the 21st Century.
Planning for Excellence in Project Management.
The Impact of Concurrent Engineering on Project Management.
Quality Management.
Contracts and Procurement.
Appendices.
Indexes.