Project management for engineering, business and technology (Record no. 32102)
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| INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
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| International Standard Book Number | 9781138937345 |
| DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Call number | 658.404 NI PR |
| MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Authors | Nicholas, John M. |
| TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Project management for engineering, business and technology |
| Statement of responsibility, etc | John M. Nicholas, Herman Steyn |
| EDITION STATEMENT | |
| Edition | 5th ed. |
| PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication | London : |
| Publisher | Routledge, |
| Date | c2017. |
| PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | xxi, 697 p. : |
| Other Details | ill. ; |
| Size | 25 cm. |
| CONTENTS | |
| Contents | Pt. I. Philosophy and concepts -- pt. II. Project life cycle -- pt. III. Systems and procedures for planning and control -- pt. IV. Organization behavior -- pt. V. Project management in the corporate context. |
| SUMMARY | |
| Summary | This new edition is a direct response to the ever-growing need for better project management which covers the basics, but also addresses more-technical topics in much greater depth than any other book. Case studies and examples from engineering and technology projects are utilized to prepare technical and business students for management positions in technical fields. It's thorough yet accessible approach makes this text an ideal resource and reference for anyone studying or practicing project management within engineering or business. Includes case studies, examples and background on managing business, engineering, and technology projects to add context for specialists and prepare business students for managing projects in technical industry. New edition features closer alignment with PMBOK terms and definitions, simplified chapter summaries, several new case studies throughout, and expanded coverage of communication and leadership issues such as conflict resolution and the management of distributed teams. "There is an ever-growing need for better project management within the disciplines of engineering, business and technology and this new edition is a direct response to that need. By emphasizing practical applications, this book targets the ultimate purpose of project management; to unify and integrate the interests, resources and work efforts of many stakeholders to accomplish the overall project goal. The book encompasses the essential background material required, from philosophy to methodology, before presenting concepts and techniques for practical application on topics including: project initiation and proposals; scope and task definition; scheduling; budgeting; risk analysis. The new edition has been updated to provide closer alignment with PMBOK terms and definitions for more ease of use alongside PMI qualifications and covers the latest developments in project management methodologies. Supplemented by brand new case studies from engineering and technology projects, as well as improved instructor support materials, this text is an ideal resource and reference for anyone studying or practicing project management within engineering or business environments."--Publisher's website. |
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| Topical Heading | Organization behavior |
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| Topical Heading | Project management |
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| Name | Steyn, Herman |
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| Lost status | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Damaged status | Not for loan | Permanent location | Current location | Shelving location | Date acquired | Source of acquisition | Full call number | Barcode | Date last seen | Price effective from | Koha item type |
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| University of Wollongong in Dubai | University of Wollongong in Dubai | Main Collection | 2017-08-17 | KINOKUNIYA | 658.404 NI PR | T0057322 | 2017-08-17 | 2017-08-17 | REGULAR |