International project management for technical professionals
Title:
International project management for technical professionals
Author:
Porter, Brian E.
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Publication Information:
New York, N.Y. (ASME, Three Park Avenue. New York, NY 10016) : American Society of Mechanical Engineers, c2009.
Physical Description:
1 electronic text (xi, 175 p.) : ill., digital file.
Series:
The technical manager's survival guides ; [6]
Technical manager's survival guides ; 6.
Contents:
1. Project management basics -- 2. Projects types -- 3. Cultural bearings: social -- 4. Cultural bearings: business -- 5. Exploring Romania, China, India and USA projects -- 6. International PM initiation and planning tools -- 7. International PM execution and controlling tools -- 8. Individuals suited to IPM -- 9. International PM perspective -- 10. International PM resources.
Abstract:
The intended audience is primarily technical staff such as mechanical engineers, chemical engineers, technicians, and technical managers that will be required to manage projects within the US and more specifically, international projects. The lessons taught within begin with a broad perspective for those that are new to project management and then look deeper into the specifics of international project management.
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Electronic Access:
ASME http://ebooks.asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/book.aspx?bookid=295