Project Planning Scheduling and Control: A Hands-On Guide to Bringing Projects In On Time and On Budget

Project Planning, Scheduling and Control is an applications-oriented guide for anyone for any type of project-from information systems, construction, and engineering to product development, marketing, and manufacturing. This completely revised edition addresses key issues in continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Additionally, Dr. Lewis has added a set of questions at the end of each chapter so that the reader may test his or her understanding of the subject matter. Specific topics addressed include: how to decide if project management is needed; setting up the seven components of a project management system; applying the method of paired comparison to establish priorities and objectives; the eight areas for planning and the project manager's role.