Publisher's Synopsis
This reference work has been revised and reorganized with the aim of providing readers at every level of experience with a source that is easy to use. New to the sixth edition are updates to all chapters, particularly concerning software tools, risk management, contracts and international project management.;It is designed so that readers can learn from the successes and failures of leading companies; explore new cost and risk management techniques; assess the impact of concurrent engineering; merge total quality management techniques with effective project planning; master the resolution of conflicts; gain skill at predicting project success; and obtain Project Management Institute Body of Knowledge.;This book should be of interest to project managers in corporations; students studying for the PMI certificate exam; students in graduate and undergraduate business or engineering project management courses; and individuals in in-house PM courses.
