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Taylor and Francis Project Management For Engineering Business And Technology 2021 Edition by John M. Nicholas and Herman Steyn
Project Management for Engineering, Business and Technology is a highly regarded textbook that addresses project management across all industries. First covering the essential background, from origins and philosophy to methodology, the bulk of the book is dedicated to concepts and techniques for practical application. Coverage includes project initiation and proposals, scope and task definition, scheduling, budgeting, risk analysis, control, project selection and portfolio management, program management, project organization, and all-important "people" aspects-project leadership, team building, conflict resolution, and stress management.The systems development cycle is used as a framework to discuss project management in a variety of situations, making this the go-to book for managing virtually any kind of project, program, or task force. The authors focus on the ultimate purpose of project management-to unify and integrate the interests, resources and work efforts of many stakeholders, as well as the planning, scheduling, and budgeting needed to accomplish overall project goals.This sixth edition features:updates throughout to cover the latest developments in project management methodologies; a new chapter on project procurement management and contracts;an expansion of case study coverage throughout, including those on the topic of sustainability and climate change, as well as cases and examples from across the globe, including India, Africa, Asia, and Australia; and extensive instructor support materials, including an instructor's manual, PowerPoint slides, answers to chapter review questions and a test bank of questions. Taking a technical yet accessible approach, this book is an ideal resource and reference for all advanced undergraduate and graduate students in project management courses, as well as for practicing project managers across all industry sectors. Part I: Philosophy and Concepts 1. What is Project Management? 2. Systems Approach Part II: Project Life Cycle 3. Project Life Cycle and Project Conception 4. Project Definition and System Definition 5. Project Execution and Closeout Part III: Systems and Procedures for Planning and Control 6. Basic Project Planning Techniques 7. Project Schedule Planning and Networks 8. Advanced Project Network Analysis and Scheduling 9. Cost Estimating and Budgeting 10. Project Quality Management 11. Project Risk Management 12. Project Procurement Management and Contracting 13. Project Monitoring and Control 14. Agile Project Management and Lean Part IV: Organizational Behavior 15. Project Organizational Structure and Integration 16. Project Roles and Stakeholders 17. Managing Participation, Teamwork, and Conflict Part V: Project Management in the Corporate Context 18. Meta-Management of Projects and Program Management 19. Project Selection and Portfolio Management 20. International Project Management