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Information technology project management
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Edition:
5th ed.
Physical Description:
1 v. (various pagings) : illustrations; 24 cm. + 1 CD-ROM
ISBN:
9781423901709

9780324665215
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Accompanied by CD-ROM : CP 016764

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Every recent innovation in IT can be traced back to a project. This title builds an unparalleled foundation for tomorrow's creators and managers by providing meaningful examples of real projects - both successful and failed - and applying the lessons to a sound framework in IT project management.


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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGEMENT, Fifth Edition weaves theory and practice together, presenting a comprehensive, integrated view of the many concepts, skills, tools, and techniques involved in information technology project management. With the strong pedagogical features and straightforward approach that made previous editions popular, this revised edition continues to address the critical skills needed for success in the ever-expanding field of project management, which has grown in its impact on an increasing number of professions, most notably information technology. The fifth edition has been updated to include a detailed guide to using Microsoft Project 2007, as well as extensive tips and practice questions to prepare readers for the latest Project Management Professional (PMP) exam. Written to the PMBOKĀ® Guide 2004 set of standards, this resource will prove valuable to anyone entering the corporate world, as leaders in the industry place an increasingly high value on effective project managers and project teams.


Table of Contents

1 Introduction to Project Management
2 The Project Management and Information Technology Context
3 The Project Management Process Groups: A Case Study
4 Project Integration Management
5 Project Scope Management
6 Project Time Management
7 Project Cost Management
8 Project Quality Management
9 Project Human Resource Management
10 Project Communications Management
11 Project Risk Management
12 Project Procurement Management
Appendices
A Guide to Using Microsoft Project 2007
B Advice for the Project Management Professional Exam (PMP) and Related Certifications
C Running Cases
D Fissure Project Management Simulation