• ISBN13: 9780130998781
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: Engineering
• Publisher: Pearson
• Publisher Imprint: Prent Hall
• Publication Date: January 1, 2000
• Pages: 297
• Original Price: USD 50.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 1050 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): N/A

This text introduces the theory and practice involved in the design and management of technically oriented projects. It guides students through a four-phase systematic approach to project evolution - Concept, Study, Design, and Implementation - and a real-world case study emphasizes practical aspects of the project phases. An exploration of systematic management-documentation, documentation and interaction, and modeling complete this treatment and provide the balance needed for successful complex project completion. *NEW-Coverage of budgets, tasks, and schedules. Assists students in providing an efficient, useful, and cost-effective product, process, or service. *NEW-Updated technology information, provides students with software references to complement text material. *NEW-Case study sketches, gives students visual descriptions related to the practical example of systematic theory. *Distinct four-phase project approach. Identifies the role each portion plays in completing an entire project. *Phase emphasis in four individual chapters-Includes purpose and goal; activities; documentation needed; definition of completion; and exercises. Presents students with the same organizational