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Following and expanding on PMIa (TM)s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOKA(R)), Project Management Theory and Practice provides a complete overview of project management theorya "in language that is easy to understand. This classroom-tested resource translates the abstract model vocabulary and processes from A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOKA(R) Guide), Fourth Edition into accessible discussions complete with contemporary views and projections for the future.
The book integrates the organizational environment that surrounds a project to supply readers with the well-rounded knowledge of theories, organizational issues, and human behavior needed to manage real-world projects effectively. Providing a clear picture of the state of the art in project management, it details numerous project-related frameworks, including:
Enterprise project management (EPM)
Project portfolio management (PPM)
Work breakdown structures (WBS)
Earned value management (EVM)
Professional responsibility
Project team productivity
Reaching beyond traditional project management material, the text also includes discussions on enterprise maturity, virtual and outsourced organizations, project management offices, operational governance, and multi-project management. Filled with numerous end-of-chapter questions, scheduling and budgeting problems, scoping projects, and sample worksheets that illustrate various analytical tools and management decisions, the book is ideal for classroom use and essential reading for those seeking project management certification.ISBN 9781439809938
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Pages : 550
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