Project management: a systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling

The bible of project management, updated to address emerging issues Project Management is the bestselling text for students and professionals, presenting a streamlined approach to project management functions in full alignment with PMI®?s latest Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®). This new 12th edition has been updated to reflect the latest changes found in the PMBOK® Guide Sixth Edition, and features new coverage of emerging topics including global stakeholder management, causes of failure, agile project management, project governance failure, customer approval milestones, classifying project metrics, and more. Supplementary materials are available for students, working professionals, and instructors. Widely considered the bible of project management, this book provides complete, practical guidance on all aspects of project management.  This book provides detailed explanation of the tools and methods used during all stages of a project, reflecting the concepts and standards outlined in the PMBOK® Guide. Understand organizational structures and project management functions Learn how to control costs, manage risk, and analyze trade–offs Examine different methods used for planning, scheduling, QA, and more Work effectively with customers and stakeholders from around the globe As projects increase in scope and complexity, managing scheduling, cost, and specifications across time zones, language barriers, technological differences, and other obstacles requires a systematic approach that accounts for every detail. Project Management is the comprehensive reference to keep within arm?s reach throughout all stages of the project. (PMI and PMBOK are registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.) INDICE: Preface .Chapter 1: Overview .Answers .Problems .Case Study: Williams Machine Tool Company .Chapter 2: Project Management Growth: Concepts and Definitions .Answers .Problems .Case Study: Creating A Methodology .Chapter 3: Organizational Structures .Answers .Problems .Chapter 4: Organizing and Staffing the Project Office and Team .Answers .Problems .Chapter 5: Management Functions .Answers .Problems .Case Study: The Trophy Project .Case Study: Mcroy Aerospace .Case Study: The Poor Worker .Case Study: The Prima Donna .Case Study: The Reluctant Workers .Case Study: Leadership Effectiveness (A) .Case Study: Leadership Effectiveness (B) .Chapter 6: Communications Management .Answers .Problems .Case Study: Communication Failures .Case Study: The Team Meeting .Chapter 7: Conflicts .Problems .Case Study: Facilities Scheduling At Mayer Manufacturing .Case Study: Telestar International .Case Study: Handling Conflict In Project Management .Chapter 8: Special Topics .Answers .Problems .Case Study: Is It Fraud? .Chapter 9: The Variables for Success .Answers .Problems .Case Study: Radiance International .Chapter 10: Working with Executives .Answers .Problems .Case Study: The Prioritization Of Projects .Case Study: The Irresponsible Sponsors .Case Study: Selling Executives On Project Management .Chapter 11: Planning .Answers .Problems .Chapter 12: Network Scheduling Techniques .Answers .Problems .Case Study: The Invisible Sponsor .Chapter 13: Pricing and Estimating .Answers .Problems .Case Study: The Estimating Problem .Chapter 14: Cost Control .Answers .Problems .Case Study: The Bathtub Period .Case Study: Franklin Electronics .Chapter 15: Metrics .Answers .Problems .Chapter 16: Trade–off Analysis in a Project Environment .Answers .Problems .Chapter 17: Risk Management .Answers .Problems .Case Study: Teloxy Engineering (A) .Case Study: Teloxy Engineering (B) .Case Study: The Risk Management Department .Chapter 18: Learning Curves .Answers .Problems .Chapter 19: Contract Management .Answers .Problems .Case Study: To Bid Or Not To Bid .Case Study: The Management Reserve .Chapter 20: Quality Management .20.0 Introduction .Answers .Problems .Chapter 21: Modern Developments in Project Management .Case Study: Honicker Corporation .Case Study: Kemko Manufacturing .Appendix A: Solution to Leadership Exercise .Appendix B: Solutions to the Project Management Conflict Exercise .Appendix C: Dorale Products Case Studies .Appendix D: Solutions to the Dorale Products Case Studies .Appendix E: Alignment of the PMBOK® Guide to the Text .Index

• ISBN: 978-1-119-16535-4
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 848
• Fecha Publicación: 19/04/2017
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés