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Includes bibliographical references, index.

Contents: Preface — Chapter 1 Project management and market analysis — Chapter 2 Project manager and project team — Chapter 3 New product developments and project financing — Chapter 4 Monitoring and controlling project — Chapter 5 Project evaluation, auditing and project termination — Chapter 6 Office administration — Chapter 7 Project portfolio management — Index.

"A project can be characterized as a unique and temporary undertaking, pursued with the intention of accomplishing predetermined goals that may be defined through outputs, outcomes, or benefits. In order for a project to be considered successful, it must meet the objectives outlined by their acceptance criteria within an agreed timeframe and budgetary limit. Over the past three decades, people have acknowledged that project management is an effective fool for handling activities that are novel or complex. It is important to note that project management differentiates itself from ordinary "management" due to its inclusion of a final deliverable and predefined period of time, unlike the continuous nature of general management. Consequently, individuals involved in project management require a diverse set of skills including technical proficiency, aptitude in people management, and keen business acumen. The effectiveness of project management require a diverse set of skills including technical proficiency, aptitude in people management. Consequently, individuals involved in project management require a diverse set of skills including technical proficiency, aptitude in people management, and keen business acumen. The effectiveness of project management ultimately determines the success of real work associated with a project - impressive results achieved will become irrelevant if the overall effort turns out to be twice as expensive or delayed by one year from original intentions. Nonetheless, it is crucial not to understate the importance of actual work as it remains at the core of any successful production. Regardless of their competence level, no project manager can transform subpar work into an exceptional end product; alternatively extraordinary word may go unnoticed if inadequate attention is given to carrying out effective project management." —Preface

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