Includes bibliographical references and index

Introduction -- Part I: Philosophy and concepts -- What is project management? -- Systems approach -- Part II: Systems development and project life cycle -- Project life cycle and project conception -- Project definition and system definition -- Project execution and closeout -- Part III: Systems and procedures for planning and control -- Basic project planning techniques -- Project schedule planning and networks -- Advanced project network analysis and scheduling -- Cost estimating and budgeting -- Project quality management -- Project risk management -- Project procurement management and contracting -- Project monitoring and control -- Agile project management and lean -- Part IV: Organizational behavior -- Project organizational structure and integration -- Project roles and stakeholders -- Leadership, teamwork and conflict -- Part V: Project management in the corporate context -- Meta-management of projects and program management -- Project selection and portfolio management -- International project management

"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. 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 6th edition features: Updates throughout to cover the latest developments in project management methodologies New chapter on project procurement management and contracts An expansion of case study coverage throughout, including those on the topic of sustainability and climate change, as well as cases and examples from across the globe, including India, Africa, Asia, and Australia Extensive instructor support materials, including an instructor's manual, PowerPoint slides, answers to chapter review questions and a test bank of questions. Taking a technical yet accessible approach, Project Management for Business, Engineering and Technology, 6th 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"--