Project Management for Engineering, Business and Technology

By Herman Steyn and John M. Nicholas

Book Overview

Project Management for Engineering, Business and Technology, 5th edition, 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. Coverage includes project initiation and proposals, scope and task definition, scheduling, budgeting, risk analysis, control, project selection and portfolio management, program management, project organization, and all-important "people" aspects-project leadership, team building, conflict resolution and stress management.

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. The authors focus 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.

This new edition features:

Updates throughout to cover the latest developments in project management methodologies

New examples and 18 new case studies throughout to help students develop their understanding and put principles into practice

A new chapter on agile project management and lean

Expanded coverage of program management, stakeholder engagement, buffer management, and managing virtual teams and cultural differences in international projects

Alignment with PMBOK terms and definitions for ease of use alongside PMI certifications

Cross-reference to IPMA, APM, and PRINCE2 methodologies

Extensive instructor support materials, including an Instructor's Manual, PowerPoint slides, answers to chapter review questions, problems and cases, and a test bank of questions.

Taking a technical yet accessible approach, Project Management for Business, Engineering and Technology, 5th edition, 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138937347
• ISBN13: 9781138937345
• Release Date: February 2017
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 720 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.4" x 9.7"

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!