Preparing for the project management professional (PMP) certification exam / Michael W. Newell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Newell, Michael W., 1945-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Management.

Project management--Examinations, questions, etc.

Project management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvi, 411 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : AMACOM, c2002.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

As of March 2002, the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam has changed. Project managers who need the latest and most complete test-preparation materials will find this new edition a lifesaver. Covering each competency area tested on the exam, it also explains question structures and offers numerous case studies and other valuable practice tools. An invaluable desk reference as well, the new edition is completely up to date. Every chapter has been revised to include the latest changes to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK (R) ). For project managers preparing to take the exam, study tools include: all-new practice questions simulated questions in "situational format" of new exam new chapter and questions on professional responsibility new material on risk management and much more As always, the book is the definitive guide to properly defining, budgeting, assigning, and executing projects of all types and scopes-on paper or on the job.

Contents:

What is project management anyway?

Advantages of project management

Organizing for project management

The projectized organization

The traditional organization

The matrix organization

The project office

How the project manager makes projects successful

The project life cycle

Project processes.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical reference (p. 403-404) and index.

ISBN:

9780814426906

0814426905

OCLC:

52242355