Harold R. Kerzner

Project Management

A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The landmark project management reference, now in a new edition
Now in a Tenth Edition, this industry-leading project management "bible" aligns its streamlined approach to the latest release of the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMI's PMBOK(r) Guide), the new mandatory source of training for the Project Management Professional (PMP(r)) Certificat-ion Exam. This outstanding edition gives students and professionals a profound understanding of project management with insights from one of the best-known and respected authorities on the subject.
From the intricate framework of organizational behavior and structure that can determine project success to the planning, scheduling, and controlling processes vital to effective project management, the new edition thoroughly covers every key component of the subject. This Tenth Edition features:
New sections on scope changes, exiting a project, collective belief, and managing virtual teams
More than twenty-five case studies, including a new case on the Iridium Project covering all aspects of project management
400 discussion questions
More than 125 multiple-choice questions

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• 10th Ed.
• Seitenzahl: 1120
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Juli 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 198mm x 41mm
• Gewicht: 1673g
• ISBN-13: 9780470278703
• ISBN-10: 0470278706
• Artikelnr.: 25933751

Autorenporträt

Harold Kerzner, Ph.D., is Senior Executive Director for Project, Program and Portfolio Management at International Institute of Learning, Inc. (IIL), a global learning solutions company that conducts training for leading corporations throughout the world.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface.
1. OVERVIEW.
Problems.
Case Study.
Williams Machine Tool Company.
2. PROJECT MANAGEMENT GROWTH: CONCEPTS AND DEFINITIONS.
Problems.
3. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES.
Problems.
Case Study.
Jones and Shephard Accountants, Inc.
4. ORGANIZING AND STAFFING THE PROJECT OFFICE AND TEAM.
Problems.
5. MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS.
Problems.
Case Studies.
The Trophy Project.
Leadership Effectiveness (A).
Leadership Effectiveness (B).
Motivational Questionnaire.
6. MANAGEMENT OF YOUR TIME AND STRESS.
Problems.
Case Study.
The Reluctant Workers.
7. CONFLICTS.
Problems.
Case Studies.
Facilities Scheduling at Mayer Manufacturing.
Telestar International.
Handling Conflict in Project Management.
8. SPECIAL TOPICS.
Problems.
9. THE VARIABLES FOR SUCCESS.
Problems.
10. WORKING WITH EXECUTIVES.
Problems.
Case Study.
Corwin Corporation.
11. PLANNING.
Problems.
12. NETWORK SCHEDULING TECHNIQUES.
Problems.
Case Study.
Crosby Manufacturing Corporation.
13. PROJECT GRAPHICS.
Problems.
14. PRICING AND ESTIMATING.
Problems.
15. COST CONTROL.
Problems.
Case Studies.
The Bathtub Period.
Franklin Electronics.
Trouble in Paradise.
16. TRADE-OFF ANALYSIS IN A PROJECT ENVIRONMENT.
17. RISK MANAGEMENT.
Problems.
Case Studies.
Teloxy Engineering (A).
Teloxy Engineering (B).
18. LEARNING CURVES.
Problems.
19. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT.
20. QUALITY MANAGEMENT.
21. MODERN DEVELOPMENTS PROJECT MANAGEMENT.
22. THE BUSINESS OF SCOPE CHANGES.
23. THE PROJECT OFFICE.
24. MANAGING CRISIS PROJECTS.
25. THE RISE, FALL, AND RESURRECTION OF IRIDIUM: A PROJECT MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVE.
Appendix A. Solutions to the Project Management Conflict Exercise.
Appendix B. Solution to Leadership Exercise.
Appendix C. Dorale Products Case Studies.
Appendix D. Solution to the Dorale Products Case Studies Answers.
Appendix E. Crosslisting of PMBOK(r) to the Ninth Edition.
Author Index.
Subject Index.