Introduction to Project Management

Clements, James P., Gido, Jack

ISBN 10: 0538881526 / ISBN 13: 9780538881524

Published by Cengage South-Western, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Project Management
• Publisher: Cengage South-Western
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0538881526
• ISBN 13: 9780538881524
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 2.284 pounds

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Synopsis

This text covers everything users need to know about working successfully in a project environment, including how to organize and manage effective project teams. Communication is emphasized as well, with a focus on how to document and communicate project developments within the team and to others. In-depth coverage of planning, scheduling, and cost estimating is also included.

About the Authors

Jack Gido was most recently Director of Economic and Workforce Development and Director of PennTAP, the Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program, at Penn State University. In this position, he directed the program, obtained funding, and provided leadership for a statewide staff who provide technology assistance and workforce development to Pennsylvania business and industry to improve their global competitiveness. Jack has 20 years of industrial management experience, including the management of productivity improvement and technology development projects. He holds an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University. Jack is a member of the Project Management Institute and the former president of the Upstate New York Chapter, and he teaches courses on project management.

Dr. Clements currently serves as the 23rd President of West Virginia University and is a tenured Professor in the Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. Prior to becoming President of WVU, Jim served as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for Economic Development and Community Outreach, Chair of the Computer and Information Sciences Department, and the Robert W. Deutsch Distinguished Professor of Information Technology at Towson University. He holds a Ph.D. in Operations Analysis from The University of Maryland Baltimore County, an M.S. in Computer Science from The Johns Hopkins University, and a B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. He is the author of more than 50 research publications. During the past 20 years Dr. Clements has served as a consultant for a number of public and private organizations. He is also a four-time winner of the Faculty Member of the Year Award given by students at Towson University..