• Mantel, Samuel J., and Meredith, Jack R., (2012) Project Management, A Managerial Approach,(Eighth Edition), New York, NY, John Wiley &Sons, ISBN: 978-047053302-4
• Rachel Biheller Bunin New Perspectives on Microsoft Project 2007, Introductory (1st Edition) Cambridge, MA, Course Technology
ISBN-10: 1-4239-0594-6
ISBN-13: 978-1-4239-0594-3
please answer this question
1. Define a project. What are five characteristics which help differentiate projects from other functions carried out in the daily operations of the organization?
2. What are some of the key environmental forces that have changed the way projects are managed? What has been the effect of these forces on the management of projects?
3. Why is the implementation of projects important to strategic planning and the project manager?
5. What is meant by an integrative approach to project management? Why is this approach important in today’s environment?
Exercises
1. Review the front page of your local newspaper, and try to identify all the projects contained in the articles. How many were you able to find?