Project Management: The Managerial Process

Project Management: The Managerial Process
ISBN-10
1260736202
ISBN-13
9781260736205
Series
Project Management
Category
Electronic books
Pages
682
Language
English
Published
2020
Authors
Clifford F. Gray, Eric W. Larson

Description

"Project Management, 8e provides a holistic and realistic approach to Project Management that combines the human aspect and culture of an organization with the tools and methods used It covers concepts and skills used to propose, plan secure resources, budget and lead project teams to successful completion of projects. this text is not only on how the management process works, but also, and more importantly, on why it works. It's not intended to specialize by industry type or project scope, rather it is written for the individual who will be required to manage a variety of projects in a variety of organizational settings. 8e was written for a broad range of audiences including, project managers, students, analysts and Project Management Institute Members preparing for certification exams. The digital component, Connect, now has enhanced algorithmic problems, Application Based Activities, SmartBook 2.0 and Practice Operations, a game-based 3D operations management simulation."--Publisher.

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