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Appropriate for classes on the management of service, product, and engineering projects, this book encompasses the full range of project management, from origins, philosophy, and methodology to actual applications.
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. 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. It focuses 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, s...
Project Management for Business and Engineering is a direct response to the ever-increasing need for better project management. This book encompasses the full range of project management - everything from origins, philosophy, and methodology to actual applications. Nicholas describes concepts and techniques such as project initiation and proposals, scope and task definition, scheduling, budgeting, risk analysis, control, project organization, and the often overlooked "people" side - project leadership, team building, conflict, and stress management. The Systems Development Cycle is used as a framework to discuss project management in a variety of situations, making this book useful for manag...
For undergraduate and graduate courses in Project Management, found in schools of business, engineering and technology. This comprehensive text covers all aspects of project management: qualitative and quantitative with many practical examples in both business and technology. Thorougly Revised. Balanced Coverage. Common Framework: Text conceptualizes all projects using a single framework called the Systems Development Cycle. Broad Range of Examples. PMBOK: The text covers the full range of topics recommended by the Project Management Book of Knowledge. New Chapter on Risk Analysis in Project Management (Chapter 10). New material on Web-based project management (Chapter 12). Cases: Many new cases added. Most chapters now how two cases. FREE Student version of Microsoft Project 2000 packaged with each copy of the text.
Lean Production for Competitive Advantage: A Comprehensive Guide to Lean Methodologies and Management Practices, Second Edition introduces Lean philosophy and illustrates the effective application of Lean tools with real-world case studies. From fundamental concepts to integrated planning and control in pull production and the supply chain, the text provides a complete introduction to Lean production. Coverage includes small batch production, setup reduction, pull production, preventive maintenance, standard work, as well as synchronizing and scheduling Lean operations. Detailing the key principles and practices of Lean production, the text also: Illustrates effective implementation techniqu...