Project management for engineering, business and technology [electronic resource] / John M. Nicholas and Herman Steyn

Author:: Nicholas, John M., 1945-
Published:: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2012.
Edition:: 4th ed.
Physical Description:: pages ; cm.
Additional Creators:: Steyn, Herman, Nicholas, John M., 1945-, and ScienceDirect (Online service)

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Contents:

Introduction Part I: Philosophy and concepts Part II: Systems Development Cycle Part III: Systems and Procedures Part IV: Organization Behavior Part V: Project Management in the Corporate Context.

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 Extensive instructor support materials, including a test bank of questions and answers, PowerPoint slides, case studies and links to further reading, when you log in to Elsevier's textbook site http://textbooks.elsevier.com/.

Subject(s):

Project management

Genre(s):

Electronic books

ISBN:

9780080967042 (electronic bk.)
0080967043 (electronic bk.)

Note:

Rev. ed. of: Project management for business, engineering, and technology : principles and practice. 3rd ed. c2008.
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Bibliography Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Reproduction Note:

Electronic reproduction. Amsterdam : Elsevier Science & Technology, 2012. Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Web browser. Title from title screen (viewed on Jan. 3, 2012). Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions.

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