Project Management for Engineering, Business, and Technology
Autor John M. Nicholas, Herman Steynen Limba Engleză Hardback – 24 iul 2025
The systems development cycle is used as a framework to discuss project management in a variety of situations, making this the go-to book for managing virtually any kind of project, program, or task force. It focuses on the ultimate purpose of project management—to unify and integrate the interests, resources, and work efforts of many stakeholders, as well as the planning, scheduling, and budgeting needed to accomplish overall project goals.
The seventh edition features:
• Updates to cover the latest developments in project management methodologies, including new material on applications of visual management, agile and hybrid methodologies, PM 2.0, and artificial intelligence to project management, and on the “dark side” of projects, projects in developing countries, and megaprojects.
•Sixty-two end-of-chapter case studies that apply concepts and practices from the book to real-life project situations.
• Updated support materials, including an instructor’s manual, PowerPoints, answers to chapter review questions, and a test bank of questions.
Taking a technical yet accessible approach, this book is an ideal resource and reference for all advanced undergraduate and graduate students in project management courses, as well as for practicing project managers across all industry sectors.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781032667744
ISBN-10: 1032667745
Pagini: 818
Ilustrații: 520
Dimensiuni: 174 x 246 x 48 mm
Greutate: 1.49 kg
Ediția:7. Auflage
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 1032667745
Pagini: 818
Ilustrații: 520
Dimensiuni: 174 x 246 x 48 mm
Greutate: 1.49 kg
Ediția:7. Auflage
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
Public țintă
Postgraduate, Professional Practice & Development, and Undergraduate AdvancedNotă biografică
John M. Nicholas, PhD, is Emeritus Professor of Operations Management and Information Systems at Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, USA.
Herman Steyn, PhD, is Emeritus Professor of Project Management in the Graduate School of Technology Management, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.
Herman Steyn, PhD, is Emeritus Professor of Project Management in the Graduate School of Technology Management, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.
Cuprins
Introduction PART I: PHILOSOPHY AND CONCEPTS 1. What Is Project Management? 2. Systems Approach PART II: PROJECT LIFE CYCLE 3. Project Life Cycle and Project Conception 4. Project Definition and System Definition 5. Project Execution and Closeout PART III: SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES FOR PLANNING AND CONTROL 6. Basic Project Planning Techniques 7. Project Schedule Planning and Networks 8. Advanced Project Network Analysis and Scheduling 9. Project Costs and Budgeting 10. Project Quality Management 11. Project Risk Management 12. Project Procurement Management and Contracting 13. Project Monitoring and Control 14. Agile, Lean, and Hybrid Project Management PART IV: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR 15. Project Organizational Structure and Integration 16. Project Roles and Stakeholders 17. Leadership, Teamwork, and Conflict PART V: PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN THE CORPORATE CONTEXT 18. Project Meta-management and Program Management 19. Project Selection and Portfolio Management 20. Managing International Projects and Megaprojects. Appendix A: Request for Proposal for Midwest Parcel Distribution Company. Appendix B: Proposal for Logistical Online System Project (LOGON). Appendix C: Project Evaluation Plan for Logistical Online System.
Recenzii
"This book uses a systems view of project management that is very important at these challenging times as projects are being used to deal with systemic problems faced by our precious planet such as sustainable development and climate change that has received extra attention in its sixth edition. The book’s coverage goes beyond engineering, business and technology to the application of projects to a wide variety of applications in a ‘projectified society’. The latest edition clearly points out how the contents of the book align with a variety of knowledge areas and methodologies advocated by prominent peak bodies of project management making it also a valuable resource to project management professionals."
— Shankar Sankaran, University of Technology Sydney, Australia, and President International Society for the Systems Sciences
"This textbook is a standout resource in the field of project management. It masterfully blends theoretical frameworks with practical application, offering an accessible and insightful guide that is rich with real-world insights. It is an indispensable reference for students and professionals aiming to excel in engineering, business, or technology-driven projects."
— Edyta Kostanek, Lecturer in Project Management and Deputy Programme Director for BSc Information Management for Business, UCL, UK
"As a professor who has taught project engineering for the last 14 years, I have also performed large-scale project engineering throughout my first career (over 20 years) in aerospace, defense and information technology. When deciding on a textbook for my graduate project engineering class, I looked long and hard. I wasn’t finding what I was looking for and was going to write my own, until I found Project Management for Engineering, Business, and Technology. This is the textbook I would have written. It is robust, complete and easy to follow. The graphics, charts and figures are all very descriptive and real... I highly recommend this textbook for anyone teaching engineering, business or technology project management/engineering. I also recommend it as a ‘keeper’ for students who will be guiding projects in the future."
— Mark Calabrese, University of Central Florida, USA
"As a postgraduate lecturer, I find Project Management for Engineering, Business, and Technology to be a comprehensive and indispensable resource. The numerous and detailed case studies offer relatable, real-world insights that are not only beneficial for students but also intriguing for experienced project managers looking to deepen their understanding. I highly recommend this book for anyone serious about mastering project management in engineering and technology."
— Taryn Bond-Barnard, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
"Project Management for Engineering, Business, and Technology is one of the most comprehensive textbooks in the field. Nicholas and Steyn explain the matter in a readable and easy-to-understand way, illustrated with interesting examples. The authors combine the ‘hard matter’ of project management with relevant behavioural aspects. Overall, a useful work for anyone new to the field or as reference for the more advanced project manager."
— Martijn Leijten, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
"Project management is essential for successfully achieving project objectives. Projects inherently bring about change, and effective project management is the best way to navigate that change. This book aims to inspire readers to engage with and participate in the evolution of project management and the management of projects."
— Benita Zulch, University of Pretoria, South Africa
"Project Management for Engineering, Business, and Technology is a very comprehensive textbook that addresses project management across all industries. This textbook has the potential to be used as a tool to close the gap between academia and industry. This is done using real use case studies that reflect real scenarios from the industry. Thus, the textbook is suitable for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in project management as well as it can be used as a referencing point by practicing project managers across various industries."
— Ramona Trestian, Associate Professor, Design Engineering and Mathematics Department, Middlesex
— Shankar Sankaran, University of Technology Sydney, Australia, and President International Society for the Systems Sciences
"This textbook is a standout resource in the field of project management. It masterfully blends theoretical frameworks with practical application, offering an accessible and insightful guide that is rich with real-world insights. It is an indispensable reference for students and professionals aiming to excel in engineering, business, or technology-driven projects."
— Edyta Kostanek, Lecturer in Project Management and Deputy Programme Director for BSc Information Management for Business, UCL, UK
"As a professor who has taught project engineering for the last 14 years, I have also performed large-scale project engineering throughout my first career (over 20 years) in aerospace, defense and information technology. When deciding on a textbook for my graduate project engineering class, I looked long and hard. I wasn’t finding what I was looking for and was going to write my own, until I found Project Management for Engineering, Business, and Technology. This is the textbook I would have written. It is robust, complete and easy to follow. The graphics, charts and figures are all very descriptive and real... I highly recommend this textbook for anyone teaching engineering, business or technology project management/engineering. I also recommend it as a ‘keeper’ for students who will be guiding projects in the future."
— Mark Calabrese, University of Central Florida, USA
"As a postgraduate lecturer, I find Project Management for Engineering, Business, and Technology to be a comprehensive and indispensable resource. The numerous and detailed case studies offer relatable, real-world insights that are not only beneficial for students but also intriguing for experienced project managers looking to deepen their understanding. I highly recommend this book for anyone serious about mastering project management in engineering and technology."
— Taryn Bond-Barnard, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
"Project Management for Engineering, Business, and Technology is one of the most comprehensive textbooks in the field. Nicholas and Steyn explain the matter in a readable and easy-to-understand way, illustrated with interesting examples. The authors combine the ‘hard matter’ of project management with relevant behavioural aspects. Overall, a useful work for anyone new to the field or as reference for the more advanced project manager."
— Martijn Leijten, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
"Project management is essential for successfully achieving project objectives. Projects inherently bring about change, and effective project management is the best way to navigate that change. This book aims to inspire readers to engage with and participate in the evolution of project management and the management of projects."
— Benita Zulch, University of Pretoria, South Africa
"Project Management for Engineering, Business, and Technology is a very comprehensive textbook that addresses project management across all industries. This textbook has the potential to be used as a tool to close the gap between academia and industry. This is done using real use case studies that reflect real scenarios from the industry. Thus, the textbook is suitable for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in project management as well as it can be used as a referencing point by practicing project managers across various industries."
— Ramona Trestian, Associate Professor, Design Engineering and Mathematics Department, Middlesex
Descriere
Project Management for Engineering, Business and Technology is a highly regarded textbook that addresses project management across all industries. First covering the essential background, from origins and philosophy to methodology, the bulk of the book is dedicated to concepts and techniques for practical application.