ABSTRACT

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, from philosophy to methodology, that is required, before dedicating itself to presenting concepts and techniques of 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.

chapter |16 pages

Introduction

part |2 pages

PART I: PHILOSOPHY AND CONCEPTS

chapter 1|27 pages

What Is Project Management?

chapter 2|37 pages

Systems Approach and Systems Engineering

part |2 pages

PART II: SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT CYCLE

chapter 4|35 pages

Project and System Definition

part |2 pages

PART III: SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES FOR PLANNING AND CONTROL

chapter 5|34 pages

Planning Fundamentals

chapter 6|40 pages

Project Time Planning and Networks

chapter 8|39 pages

Cost Estimating and Budgeting

chapter 9|31 pages

Project Quality Management

chapter 10|38 pages

Managing Risks in Projects

chapter 11|47 pages

Project Execution and Control

part |2 pages

PART IV: ORGANIZATION BEHAVIOR

part |2 pages

PART V: PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN THE CORPORATE CONTEXT

chapter 16|26 pages

The Management of Project Management

chapter 17|23 pages

Project Selection and Portfolio Management

chapter 18|31 pages

International Project Management