Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, Tenth Edition
- 19h 14m
- Harold Kerzner
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2009
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® Guide), the new mandatory source of training for the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification 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
About the Author
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.
In this Book
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Preface
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Overview
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Project Management Growth: Concepts and Definitions
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Organizational Structures
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Organizing and Staffing the Project Office and Team
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Management Functions
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Management of Your Time and Stress
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Conflicts
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Special Topics
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The Variables for Success
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Working with Executives
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Planning
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Network Scheduling Techniques
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Project Graphics
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Pricing and Estimating
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Cost Control
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Trade‐off Analysis in a Project Environment
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Risk Management1
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Learning Curves
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Contract Management1
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Quality Management1
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Modern Developments in Project Management
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The Business of Scope Changes
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The Project Office
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Managing Crisis Projects
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The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Iridium: A Project Management Perspective
