Title:
Effective project management
Author:
Clements, James P.
ISBN:
9780324658897
9780324399813
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Edition:
4th ed.; International Student ed.
Publication Information:
[Mason, Ohio] : South-Western Cengage Learning, c2009.
Physical Description:
xvii, 486 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
General Note:
Previous ed. published 2006.
Accompanied by a CD-ROM entitled: Microsoft Office Project 2007 : trial software.
Contents:
Part One. The life of a project. -- 1. Project management concepts -- 2. Needs identification -- 3. Proposed solutions -- 4. The project -- Part Two. Project planning and control. -- 5. Planning -- 6. Scheduling -- 7. Schedule control -- 8. Resource considerations; 9. Cost planning and performance -- Part Three. People: the key to project success --10. The project manager --11. The project team -- 12. Project communication and documentation --13. Types of project organizations -- Appendices -- References -- Glossary.
Abstract:
This text covers everything students need to know about working successfully in a project environment, including how to organize and manage effective project teams. Communication is also emphasized, with a focus on how to document and communicate project developments within and outside of the team. In-depth coverage of planning, scheduling, and cost estimating is also provided.
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Microsoft Office Project 2007 trial software.