Gower handbook of project management

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Gower handbook of project management

edited by Dennis Lock

Gower, c1994

2nd ed

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First published 1987 by Gower Technical Press Ltd. as Project management handbook

Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

The first edition of this handbook was published in 1987 under the title "Project Management Handbook", providing authoritative and comprehensive coverage of the subject. For this edition, the text has been revised and updated throughout to reflect recent developments. Eight new chapters have been added, dealing with such diverse topics as the impact of the European Community, project investment appraisal and environmental responsibility. A number of individuals and organizations have pooled their knowledge and experience to produce a practical treatment which ranges from first principles to some of the most advanced techniques now in use. It is suitable for anyone undertaking industrial or commercial projects.

Table of Contents

  • Part 1: project management and its organization
  • the nature and purpose of project management
  • project organization
  • establishing a project organization
  • the politics of project management. Part 2: contract administration
  • contract law
  • contracts and payment structures
  • contract administration
  • insurance
  • project definition
  • the impact of Europe on project management. Part 3: accounting and finance
  • financing the project
  • cost estimating
  • cost control
  • controlling cash and credit
  • project appraisal. Part 4: planning and scheduling
  • planning with charts
  • critical path methods
  • resource scheduling. Part 5: managing project materials
  • materials planning and control
  • project purchasing
  • inspection and expediting
  • shipping project equipment and materials. Part 6: computers in project management
  • computer programs for network analysis-1
  • computer programs for network analysis-2
  • project risk management
  • integrated systems for planning and control
  • an integrated project management system in action. Part 7: managing progress and performance
  • managing progress
  • fast tracking
  • motivation in the project setting
  • project quality mangement
  • project health and safety
  • project management and the environment. Appendices: code of conduct for project managers
  • internet.

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