Introduction to information systems project management [printed text] / David L. Olson, Author  . -  2nd Edition International . - New York : McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2004 . - 314 p. : ill (b & w) ; 24 cm.
ISBN : 978-0-07-123261-6
Olson's "Introduction to Project Management, 2/e" is a project management text that focuses on "systems" issues. The primary focus is to examine the many issues facing MIS project managers.

Class number:	658.4038011
Abstract:	Olson focuses on traditional project management topics such as project adoption, planning, scheduling, and implementation while encouraging students to view the projects holistically and analytically. Utilizing the most current software and project management tools, he provides students with the most effective strategies for today's IT project managers.
Contents note:	1. Introduction to Project Management Part One Human Aspects of Information Systems Projects 2. Human Aspects of Information Systems Project Management; 3. Project Organization Part Two Project Adoption 4. Project Selection and Approval; 5. Requirements Definition Part Three Planning 6. System Development; 7. Estimation Part Four Scheduling 8. Quantitative Project Scheduling Methods; 9.Probabilistic Scheduling Models Part Five Implementation 10. Project Implementation; 11. Project Control and Assessment Appendix A - Microsoft Project; Appendix B - A Guide to The Project Manangement Body of Knowledge; Appendix C - SimProject Case; Index