Project Management - A Managerial Approach

Project Management: A Managerial Approach, 11th Edition delivers a practical exploration of proven project management techniques and strategies. With a strong emphasis on real-world application and implementation, the book is perfect for managers and business students seeking an instructive leadership resource. Detailed and accessible chapters offer expert guidance on managing common organizational, economic, interpersonal, and technical disruptions.

List of contents

Preface v
 
1 Projects in Contemporary Organizations 1
 
Part I: Project Initiation
 
2 Project Strategy and Selection 37
 
3 The Project Manager 83
 
4 Managing for Stakeholders and Resolving Conflicts 119
 
5 The Project in the Organizational Structure 148
 
Part II: Project Planning
 
6 Activity Planning: Traditional and Agile 193
 
7 Budgeting and Risk Management 239
 
8 Scheduling 297
 
9 Resource Allocation 356
 
Part III: Project Execution
 
10 Monitoring and Information Systems 399
 
11 Project Control 433
 
12 Project Auditing 468
 
13 Project Closure and Benefits Realization 499
 
Author Index I-1
 
Subject Index I-3
 
Please visit http://www.wiley.com/college/meredith for Appendices.
 
Appendix A Probability and Statistics (Online)
 
Appendix B Solutions to Selected Problems (Online)
 
Appendix C Technological Forecasting (Online)
 
Appendix D Creativity and Idea Generation (Online)

Product details

• Authors: Samuel J Mantel, Samuel J. Mantel, Mantel Samuel J., Jack R Meredith, Jack R. Meredith, Jack R. (University of Cincinnati) Shafe Meredith, Meredith Jack R., Scott M Shafer, Scott M. Shafer, Shafer Scott M.
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.11.2021
• EAN: 9781119803836
• ISBN: 978-1-119-80383-6
• No. of pages: 544
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; Projektmanagement, Business & management, Project management, Wirtschaft u. Management