Project management theory and practice (Record no. 34695)

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CONTROL NUMBER
LC control number 2018013784
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9780815360711
DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Call number 658.404 RI PR
MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
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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