Comprehensive Project Management: Integrating Optimization Models, Management Principles, and Computers - Softcover

Badiru, Adedeji B.; Pulat, P. Simin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130309257 ISBN 13: 9780130309259

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1994

Synopsis

A comprehensive work in project management which discusses all the steps from planning through implementation. It also provides a review of other methodologies such as regression analysis, decision making methodologies that a project manager can utilize.

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Synopsis

The process of managing, allocating and timing resources to achieve a given goal in an efficient and expedient manner has emerged as a separate discipline that is being increasingly embraced by various sectors, ranging from business to engineering. This text demonstrates with numerous examples, how three categories of tools management practices, optimization models and computer applications complement one another to enhance overall project management. The book considers traditional project management, modern applications of operations research methodologies and computer applications as well as supporting topics such as forecasting and inventory management. It also reviews other methodologies, such as regression analysis and decision making methodologies that a project manager may utilize. Chapters are organized hierarchically in order to illustrate the incremental steps in a project management process from setting project goals to terminating the project. The text also features numerous examples and a chapter-length case study.

From the Back Cover

Using this book managers and engineers in many fields can make the most of up-to-date methods of project management by combining computer analysis and optimization models with advanced management techniques.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130309257
• ISBN 13: 9780130309259
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 568