Project management theory and practice (Record no. 34695)
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LC control number | 2018013784 |
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International Standard Book Number | 9780815360711 |
DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
Call number | 658.404 RI PR |
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Authors | Richardson, Gary L. |
TITLE STATEMENT | |
Title | Project management theory and practice |
Statement of responsibility, etc | Gary L. Richardson, Brad M. Jackson |
EDITION STATEMENT | |
Edition | 3rd ed. |
PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
Place of publication | Boca Raton : |
Publisher | CRC Press, |
Date | c2019. |
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
Extent | xxvi, 610 p. : |
Other Details | ill. ; |
Size | 27 cm. |
CONTENTS | |
Contents | •Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Authors; SECTION I: CONCEPTUAL OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT ENVIRONMENT; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Project Management; 1.2 Role of the Project Manager; 1.3 PM Skills; 1.3.1 Success Management; 1.4 Text Content and Organization; 1.4.1 Text Structure; References; 2 Evolution of Project Management; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Early History of Project Management; 2.3 Application of Analytical Science; 2.4 Frederick Taylor and Scientific Management; 2.5 Frank and Lillian Gilbreth; 2.6 Henry Gantt; 2.7 Mary Parker Follett. • 2.8 Elton Mayo2.9 Phases of Project Management Evolution; 2.10 Project Management Challenges; 2.11 Project Management Benefits; 2.11.1 At the Macro Level; 2.11.2 At the Micro Level; References; 3 Project Management Model; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Evolution of the PMI Model; 3.3 Ancillary Standards and Certifications; 3.4 Structure of the PMBOK® Guide Model; 3.4.1 Initiation; 3.4.2 Planning; 3.4.3 Execution; 3.4.4 Monitoring and Controlling; 3.4.5 Closing; 3.5 KAs; 3.5.1 Scope Management; 3.5.2 Schedule Management; 3.5.3 Cost Management; 3.5.4 Quality Management; 3.5.5 Resource Management. • 3.5.6 Communications Management3.5.7 Risk Management; 3.5.8 Procurement Management; 3.5.9 Stakeholder Management; 3.5.10 Integration Management; 3.6 Overall Process View; 3.7 Introductory Vocabulary Terms; 3.8 Summary; References; 4 Industry Trends in Project Management; 4.1 Standardizing Project Management; 4.2 Enterprise Project Management; 4.3 EPM in Operation; 4.4 Implementation and Advantages of EPM; 4.5 Other Trends Impacting Project Management; 4.6 Project Management Perspective; Discussion Questions; References; 5 Project Types; Reference; 6 Project Organization Concepts; 6.1 PM Role. • 6.2 Reporting Relationships6.3 Team Resources; 6.4 Team Productivity and Size; 6.5 Team's Physical Location Issues; 6.6 Team Dynamics; 6.7 Virtual Organizations; 6.8 Organizational Culture; 6.9 Summary; Reference; 7 Project Life Cycle Management; 7.1 Life Cycle Models; 7.2 Overview of Project Methodologies; 7.3 Methodology Vocabulary; 7.3.1 Feasibility Review; 7.3.2 Project Plan; 7.3.3 Monitor and Control Process; 7.3.4 Project Status; 7.3.5 Milestone and Stage Gate Reviews; 7.3.6 Logical Versus Physical Design; 7.3.7 Quality Control and Assurance; 7.3.8 Project Close; 7.3.9 Templates. • 7.3.10 Project Communication Processes7.3.11 Baseline; 7.4 Key Project Management Artifacts; 7.5 Summary Points; References; 8 Role of Projects in the Organization; 8.1 Project Valuation Models; 8.2 Project Selection Strategies; 8.3 Conclusion; Discussion Questions; References; 9 Project Success Factors; 9.1 Which Factors to Consider?; 9.2 Standish Surveys; 9.3 Project Performance Trends; 9.4 Project Performance by Size; 9.5 Standish Factors of Success; 9.5.1 Executive Management Support; 9.5.2 Emotional Maturity; 9.5.3 User Involvement; 9.5.4 Optimization; 9.5.5 Skilled Resources. |
SUMMARY | |
Summary | Although there are numerous project management resources available, most are either too academic, focus too heavily on IT, or provide quick-fix advice without the theory required to understand why the solutions work. Following and expanding on PMI's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), Project Management Theory and Practice provides students with a complete overview of project management theory-in language they can easily understand.This classroom-tested textbook translates the abstract model vocabulary and processes from A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Gu. |
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Topical Heading | Project management |
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Name | Jackson, Brad M. |
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University of Wollongong in Dubai | University of Wollongong in Dubai | Main Collection | 2018-12-11 | AMAUK | 1 | 2 | 658.404 RI PR | T0060704 | 2019-09-16 | 2019-08-05 | 2018-10-08 | REGULAR | Jan2019 |