Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and ControllingVan Nostrand Reinhold, 1992 - 1023 pages Now the leading project management authority has completely revamped his bestselling guide to meet today's needs. The 4th edition features extensive new material on Japanese management techniques, globalization, and cutting-edge technologies. Kerzner discusses current software project management tools and evaluates them based on specific job needs. He helps project managers boost their competitiveness in chapters on successful Japanese management tools such as the Taguchi Method and Total Quality Management. |
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OVERVIEW | 1 |
Case Studies | 59 |
SYSTEMS THEORY AND CONCEPTS | 69 |
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