Managing information technology projects

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Title:

Author:

McLeod, Graham.

ISBN:

9780789501769

9780760049440

Personal Author:

McLeod, Graham.

Publication Information:

Danvers : Boyd & Fraser Pub. Co., c1996.

Physical Description:

xxiii, 386 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Contents:

Nature of projects -- Project initiation -- Work -- Product -- Resources -- Project lifecycle -- Estimating -- Project design -- Planning techniques -- Project management tools -- Project execution -- Measurement -- Reporting -- Change and configuration management -- Quality management -- Project documentation -- Communication -- Managing people -- Implementation -- Multiple project coordination -- Subcontractors -- Program management -- Glossary of terms.

Abstract:

This unique book combines the discipline of project management with the challenges of general management in the changing area of information systems. Designed for the growing number of project management courses in the IS curriculum, [the book] addresses the latest project management tools and techniques, as applied to a wide range of information technology projects. This book's superb organization and thorough coverage provide a sound base of theory and practical advice for students and IT professionals alike.-Back cover.

Subject Term:

Information resources management.

Information technology projects -- Management.

Added Author:

Smith, Derek, 1945-

Electronic Access:

Publisher description http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1513/95221033-d.html
Table of contents only http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1513/95221033-t.html

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This unique book combines the discipline of project management with the challenges of general management in the changing landscape of IS. It addresses the latest project management tools and techniques as applied to a wide range of IT projects.

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