Information Technology Project Management, 3rd Edition
by Jack T. Marchewka (Northern Illinois Univ.)Edition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2009-01-01
Publisher(s): WILEY
Other versions by this Author
List Price: $163.30
Rent Textbook
Select for Price
New Textbook
We're Sorry
Sold Out
Used Textbook
We're Sorry
Sold Out
eTextbook
We're Sorry
Not Available
How Marketplace Works:
- This item is offered by an independent seller and not shipped from our warehouse
- Item details like edition and cover design may differ from our description; see seller's comments before ordering.
- Sellers much confirm and ship within two business days; otherwise, the order will be cancelled and refunded.
- Marketplace purchases cannot be returned to eCampus.com. Contact the seller directly for inquiries; if no response within two days, contact customer service.
- Additional shipping costs apply to Marketplace purchases. Review shipping costs at checkout.
Summary
The Third Edition of Jack Marchewka's Information Technology Project Management focuses on how to create Measurable Organizational Value (MOV) through IT projects. The author uses the concept of MOV, combined with his own research, to create a solid foundation for making decisions throughout the project's lifecycle. The book's integration of project management and IT concepts provides students with the tools and techniques they need to develop in this field.NEW TO THIS EDITION Incorporates the latest Chaos studies and research conducted by the author and Tata Consultancy services in 2007. Updated material on Project Management process and Project Integration Management. NEW material on critical chain project management. Hands-on, integrated case assignments in the form of 'quick thinking' exercises and end-of-chapter cases. Can be used as classroom discussion tools or student assignments.HALLMARK FEATURES Emphasizes MOV as a central theme in the text. Takes you through the different phases of the project life cycle and introduces the concepts and tools that are appropriate for each specific phase of the project. Incorporates nine areas outlined in the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) into the basic concepts associated with information systems management and software engineering. Integrates a knowledge management approach throughout the book. Includes a CD trial version of MS Project 2007 TM
Author Biography
Jack T. Marchewka is an associate professor, the Barsema Professor of Management Information Systems, and the director of the Business Information Technology Transfer Center (BITTC) at Northern Illinois University. He received his Ph.D. from Georgia State University's department of Computer Information Systems in 1994 and was a former faculty member at Kennesaw State University. Prior to entering academia, Dr. Marchewka was a vice president of MIS for a healthcare company in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Marchewka has taught a number of courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and has been a guest lecturer at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University in the Netherlands. His articles have appeared in journals such as Information Resources Management Journal, Information Technology & People, Journal of International Information Management, and Journal of Informatics Education and Research.
Dr. Marchewka has taught a number of courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and has been a guest lecturer at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University in the Netherlands. His articles have appeared in journals such as Information Resources Management Journal, Information Technology & People, Journal of International Information Management, and Journal of Informatics Education and Research.
Table of Contents
| The Nature of Information Technology Projects | |
| Conceptualizing and Initializint the IT Project | |
| Developing the Project Charter and Baseline Project Plan | |
| The Human Side of Project Management | |
| Defining and Managing Project Scope | |
| The Work Breakdown Structure and Project Estimation | |
| The Project Schedule and Budget | |
| Managing Project Risk | |
| Project Communication, Tracking, and Reporting | |
| IT Project Quality Management | |
| Managing Organizational Change, Resistance, and Conflict | |
| Project Procurement Management and Outsourcing | |
| Leadership and Ethics | |
| Project Implementation, Closure, and Evaluation | |
| Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved. |
An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.
This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.
By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.
Digital License
You are licensing a digital product for a set duration. Durations are set forth in the product description, with "Lifetime" typically meaning five (5) years of online access and permanent download to a supported device. All licenses are non-transferable.
More details can be found here.
A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.
Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.
Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.