Project Management: A Socio-Technical Approach
9th Edition
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© 2025 | Published: April 17, 2025
Overview:This comprehensive text on project management goes beyond tools and processes to emphasize the human and cultural dimensions that drive project success. Blending technical expertise with an understanding of the interpersonal dynamics and org…
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1. Modern Project Management
2. Organization Strategy and Project Selection
3. Organization: Structure and Culture
4. Defining the Project
5. Estimating Project Times and Costs
6. Developing a Project Schedule
7. Managing Risk
8. Scheduling Resources and Costs
9. Reducing Project Duration
10. Being an Effective Project Manager
11. Managing Project Teams
12. Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations
13. Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation
14. Project Closure
15. Agile Project Management
16. International Projects
APPENDIX
One Solutions to Selected Exercises
Two Computer Project Exercises
GLOSSARY
ACRONYMS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT EQUATIONS
SOCIO-TECHNICAL APPROACH TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
INDEX
2. Organization Strategy and Project Selection
3. Organization: Structure and Culture
4. Defining the Project
5. Estimating Project Times and Costs
6. Developing a Project Schedule
7. Managing Risk
8. Scheduling Resources and Costs
9. Reducing Project Duration
10. Being an Effective Project Manager
11. Managing Project Teams
12. Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations
13. Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation
14. Project Closure
15. Agile Project Management
16. International Projects
APPENDIX
One Solutions to Selected Exercises
Two Computer Project Exercises
GLOSSARY
ACRONYMS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT EQUATIONS
SOCIO-TECHNICAL APPROACH TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
INDEX
Overview:
This comprehensive text on project management goes beyond tools and processes to emphasize the human and cultural dimensions that drive project success. Blending technical expertise with an understanding of the interpersonal dynamics and organizational culture, the book offers a holistic approach to managing projects. With real-world examples, updated content, and new case studies, it provides both aspiring and experienced project managers with the practical knowledge to navigate the complexities of modern projects.
The book has also been adapted in the Indian context by including cases and snapshots from major Indian organizations. It will also serve as an essential resource for those preparing for PMP or CAPM certification exams. Additionally, it will be highly relevant for professionals working in a fast-changing project environment.
Key Feature:
· Aligned with the latest PMBOK, this edition emphasizes behavioral issues, reflecting a significant industry-wide change.
· New and expanded topical coverage on aspects of estimating, reliance on virtual communication methods, project retrospectives, managing virtual and hybrid teams etc.
· 10+ new snapshot from Practice boxes feature a number of examples of project management in action in global as well as Indian context.
· New Indian as well as Global cases on topics such as Organization Strategy and Project Selection, Estimating Project Times and Costs, Managing Project Teams etc.
· Includes chapter-end Appendixes on MS Project Demonstration, Learning Curves for Estimating, PERT Simulation, etc.
This comprehensive text on project management goes beyond tools and processes to emphasize the human and cultural dimensions that drive project success. Blending technical expertise with an understanding of the interpersonal dynamics and organizational culture, the book offers a holistic approach to managing projects. With real-world examples, updated content, and new case studies, it provides both aspiring and experienced project managers with the practical knowledge to navigate the complexities of modern projects.
The book has also been adapted in the Indian context by including cases and snapshots from major Indian organizations. It will also serve as an essential resource for those preparing for PMP or CAPM certification exams. Additionally, it will be highly relevant for professionals working in a fast-changing project environment.
Key Feature:
· Aligned with the latest PMBOK, this edition emphasizes behavioral issues, reflecting a significant industry-wide change.
· New and expanded topical coverage on aspects of estimating, reliance on virtual communication methods, project retrospectives, managing virtual and hybrid teams etc.
· 10+ new snapshot from Practice boxes feature a number of examples of project management in action in global as well as Indian context.
· New Indian as well as Global cases on topics such as Organization Strategy and Project Selection, Estimating Project Times and Costs, Managing Project Teams etc.
· Includes chapter-end Appendixes on MS Project Demonstration, Learning Curves for Estimating, PERT Simulation, etc.