Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling - Hardcover

Kerzner, Harold R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471288357 ISBN 13: 9780471288350

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1997

Synopsis

A revised, updated, and reorganized text for undergraduate or graduate courses in both business and engineering, as well as for functional managers and upper–level executives who must provide continuous support to all projects. It explains the characteristics of every size and type of group, presents the basics of systems theory and organizational structure, and provides practical advice on how to conceive, staff, and guide a project management department for maximum effectiveness and cost efficiency. The new edition of this classic guide enables you to learn from the successes and failures of leading companies to explore new cost control and risk management techniques and to assess the impact of concurrent engineering. You′ll also learn how to merge total quality management methods with effective project planning, master conflict resolution, predict project success and obtain the information needed to study for the PMI Certification exam.

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Review

"...overall a good book..." (CVu, Dec 03)

From the Back Cover

"This classic guide enables you to learn from the successes and failures of leading companies, explore new cost control and risk management techniques . . . and obtain the information needed to study for the PMI Certification exam."
–The Design–Build Institute of America

"This book is more like an encyclopedia of project management than simply a textbook . . . Once you′ve been through this text, it will become a well–used reference on your bookshelf. Somewhere inside, Dr. Kerzner has addressed at least a portion of whatever you′re looking for."
–Dr. Don Shanfelt, PMP

E–Commerce PM for WorldCom, and adjunct IT professor in Colorado Springs Project management at its best–a banner edition of the landmark reference This latest edition of the bestselling "bible" of project management brings outstanding coverage of the basic principles and concepts of project management right up to date with the latest developments in the field. Written by one of the best–known and respected authorities on the subject, it is essential reading for today′s and tomorrow′s professionals involved in project management. It covers every key aspect of the subject, from the intricate framework of organizational behavior and structure that can determine project success to the planning, scheduling, and controlling processes vital to effective project management. New features include:
∗ Up–to–date coverage of global project management, the project management maturity model, "six sigma", and conflict resolution modes
∗ Dozens of real–world case studies and hundreds of sample problems across a wide range of industries

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471288357
• ISBN 13: 9780471288350
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 1200