Managing Projects in Business and Technology [With CDROM]

by Herman Steyn and John M. Nicholas

Book Overview

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0130183288
• ISBN13: 9780130183286
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Length: 608 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Authentic, practical and realistic with no PMI bull

Project Management for Business and Engineering, Second Edition is a wonderfully authored resource; and, picks up from the first edition with new and proven techniques as well as case studies that are based upon real life scenarios. Of particular interest is the book's reference to actual project management principles and practices, originally developed and offered by the leaders in Program and Project Management (i.e., the U.S. Military, Unisys, Dupont, General Electric and Westinghouse). These references, combined with 21st century case studies will enable the reader to apply in either a functional, managerial, operational or technical mode, Program and Project Management methodologies that actually work from a quantative as well as a qualitative perspective, which will not only enlighten the reader, but empower the reader with the abilty and boldness to apply methods confidently (despite objections from PMI graduates)! Thankfully, this book is not ladden with PMI rubbish or PMBOK chit-chat; and, relies upon a clear and concise examination of various, up-to-date approaches that can be utilized to maximize Program or Project Management success regardless of industry, sector or geographical / resource constraints. It also offers the reader the opportunity to examine Program / Project Management techniques from other business and technical perspectives. If there was ever a Program or Project Management "bible", this book is it, and those who master the knowledge provided here can truly call themselves "Professional Project Management Experts" in their respective fields.

Too Much on the Topic

The book is a good book, but it is overkill. It is an excellent textbook, but when the "rubber hits the road" in the real world, the academic side of the book becomes overkill. I most likely will donate this book to my university library and let the students learn from it while I take a small tax write off on the donation and continue search of a good book that blends academic with the real world.

good quality service

The book is in excellent condition. True description of the book provided. Shipping was very fast. Over all very good value for money.

THE text for project management courses at the MBA level

Nicholas's book was the adopted text for a graduate course for MBA students in the Spring term of 2006. Although the class was an elective, it attracted 38 students, more than any other elective. For elective classes, the students often examine the assigned textbook before deciding whether they should enroll. At the end of each course, the students provide feedback on the assigned textbook and its value to the course. For the course that just ended, their reviews were positive throughout and downright enthusiastic in many cases. Many felt that Nicholas's textbook significantly enhanced their grasp and understanding of project management. The MBA students particularly appreciated the book's clear layout and topic development: philosophy and concepts of project management, systems development cycle, and organization behavior. A great plus are the many case studies at the end of the chapters. Not only do these cases reinforce the message of the chapter with focused questions, but they also further the big-picture understanding of the project manager's role in contributing to an enterprise's bottom line. This reviewer warmly recommends this text to any instructor preparing a course in project management as part of a formal degree program and hopes that a future edition will also present links to the ANSI standard 99-001-2004, known as the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, the PMBOK Guide.

For systems thinkers, a great book.

Project Management for Business and Engineering can serve as a secondary book for students undertaking Project Management courses. Secondary I say, because the wealth of information and prespectives presented is not for the soft hearted. Apart from the usual PM, tools and techniques presented in many other literature, the author revolves his presentation around systems thinking. The concepts explained in this book are backed by case studies and examples that are somewhat fun to read. For those looking for that little bit extra in PM, this is the book for you!