Project Management: A guide

A project is a response or a solution to a problem. Under various uncertainties and high chances of deviations, a project becomes successful because of dedicated and committed planning and implementation. The study of project management helps the readers apply theory and practical together.The book is designed to impart knowledge pertaining to concept of project, project management, and cost and performance analysis, planning and scheduling techniques, appraisal methods for investing in a project with evaluation and so on. The book includes easy to understand definition and meaning, sequencing of topics, working examples and try yourself questions for the benefit of the students. The area of topics covered in this book is very wide and includes the modules as per the universities in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamilnadu and Andhra PradeshThe book is designed for under-graduate and post-graduate students of production engineering, industrial engineering, commerce and management studies.I wish to place on record my sincere thanks to my children S. Jaisurya and S.Sarvesh for their continuous encouragement and patience extended while completing the book.