PROJECT MANAGEMENT: THE MANAGERIAL PROCESS (ISE)

Project Management: A Socio-Technical Approach is a comprehensive title that emphasizes the importance of the human dimension in project management through a holistic view by recognizing that to master project management one must not only master key tools and methods, but also how to manage people to use these techniques within the culture of their organization. Written for a wide audience, this title provides a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of project management through its universally applicable concepts, principles, and techniques. The 2024 release includes updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on project execution and features expanded examples, new student exercises and cases, and additional resources for instructors and students. This title is also well structured to meet the needs of those wishing to prepare for PMP or CAPM certification exams.

Table of contents

 1 Modern Project Management 

 2 Organization Strategy and Project Selection 

 3 Organization Structure and Culture 

 4 Defining the Project

 5 Estimating Project Times and Costs 

 6 Developing a Project Schedule 

 7 Managing Risk 

 8 Scheduling Resources and Costs 

 9 Reducing Project Duration 

 10 Being an Effective Project Manager 

 11 Managing Project Teams 

 12 Outsourcing Managing Interorganizational Relations 

 13 Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation 

 14 Project Closure 

 15 Agile Project Management 

 16 International Projects 

Appendix One: Solutions to Selected Exercises 

Appendix Two: Computer Project Exercises