| Managing Complex Technical Projects: A Systems Engineering Approach Contributor(s): Faulconbridge, Ian R. (Author), Ryan, Michael J. (Joint Author) |
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ISBN: 1580533787 ISBN-13: 9781580533782 Publisher: Artech House Publishers OUR PRICE: $109.25 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2002 Annotation: This unique resource provides professionals and students at all levels with complete, easy-to-understand coverage of the management of complex technical projects through systems engineering. Written for a wide spectrum of readers, from novices to experienced practitioners, the book holds the solution to delivering projects on time and within budget, avoiding the failures and inefficiencies of past efforts. It provides a framework that encapsulates all areas of systems engineering, clearly showing where the multitude of systems engineering activities fit within the overall effort. The book presents a top-down approach that introduces the philosophical aspects of this discipline, and offers a cohesive understanding of important terms, standards and practices that have been developed independently. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Production & Operations Management - Technology & Engineering | Engineering (general) - Business & Economics | Entrepreneurship |
| Dewey: 658.404 |
| LCCN: 2002032660 |
| Series: Artech House Technology Management and Professional Developm |
| Physical Information: 0.88" H x 6.1" W x 9.48" (1.25 lbs) 276 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This resource discusses the management of complex technical projects through systems engineering. Written for a wide spectrum of readers, from novices to experienced practitioners, it explores solutions for delivering projects on time and within budget, avoiding the failures and inefficiencies of past efforts. It provides a framework that encapsulates all areas of systems engineering, showing where the multitude of systems engineering activities fit within the overall effort. The top-down approach introduces the reader to the philosophical aspects of this discipline, and offers an understanding of a plethora of important terms, standards and practices that have been developed independently. Moreover, the authors present key systems engineering issues in a manner that seeks to promote individual thinking and unique approaches to the various projects encountered in the field. |