Readings In Information Technology Project Management

This book, in its third edition, is aimed at emphasizing the fundamental concepts associated with IT Project Management from a balanced perspective of theory and practice. By presenting the information in an abstracted form, this text guides the students through all phases of project life cycle, i.e. initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closure. Besides such general management activities, this book compre-hensively deals with all critical dimensions of project such as scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk, procure-ment, and integrations in order to enhance the reader's understanding of technical competencies required in project management. NEW TO THIS EDITION: Incorporates all the changes brought about in PMBOK 2008 (Fourth Edition) and ISO9000:2008 Though the basic structure of this book remains the same, several chapters have been modified and reorganized according to the latest trends This book is well-suited for an academic course (one semester) on IT project management or for conducting an equivalent training programme for IT professionals. IT project managers, who are aspiring to get appropriate certification course based on PMBOK 2008 (Fourth Edition) from PMI, USA, will be greatly benefited by reading this book. Besides, this book will be equally useful for the software professionals who wish to grasp the essentials without attending a formal instructional course on the subject.

Introducing the first collection of IT Project Management readings in the academic market! Readings in Information Technology Project Management provides users with real-world examples of information project management from experienced project managers. Comprehensive case studies coupled with various perspectives from experienced project managers are sure to equip users with a strong foundation for success in today's business world.

"This book presents quality articles focused on key issues concerning the management and utilization of information technology"--Provided by publisher.

The 5th Edition of Jack Marchewka's Information Technology Project Management focuses on how to create measurable organizational value (MOV) through IT projects. The author uses the concept of MOV, combined with his own research, to create a solid foundation for making decisions throughout the project's lifecycle. The book's integration of project management and IT concepts provides students with the tools and techniques they need to develop in this field.

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.

"This book offers articles focused on key issues concerning the development, design, and analysis of global IT"--Provided by publisher.

This book is aimed at emphasizing the fundamental concepts by approaching project management in Information Technology (IT) from a balanced perspective of theory and practice. Presenting the information in an abstracted form, the text guides the students through all the phases of project life cycle - Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Control, and Closing. Besides such general management activities, this book comprehensively deals with all the critical dimensions of projects such as scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk, procurement and integration in order to enhance the reader's under-standing of technical competencies required in project management. The second edition has been completely reorganized and considerable amount of new material has been added to make the topics self-contained.This text is well suited for academic courses on IT Project Management or for conducting equivalent training programmes for IT professionals. IT project managers aspiring to get appropriate certification (e.g. PMP [based on PMBOK 2004] from PMI USA) will greatly benefit by reading this book. This book will be equally useful to the busy professionals who wish to grasp the essentials without attending a formal instructional course.