Higher Education

MindTap for Contemporary Project Management

Author(s): Timothy J. Kloppenborg | Vittal S. Anantatmula | Kathryn Wells

ISBN: 9781337674829

Edition: 4th

© Year : 2019

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Imprint : South Western

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Teach students to master the most proven methods in project management as well as new techniques and today's most recent research with Kloppenborg's CONTEMPORARY PROJECT MANAGEMENT, 4E. Students practice manual techniques before learning to use Microsoft® Project 2016. They build strong portfolios to showcase skills as they create deliverables for real projects. They prepare to become Certified Associates in Project Management (CAPM®) or Certified Project Management Professionals (PMP®), if desired.

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  • The authors have created 23 videos showing how to perform many of the project management techniques, 15 are for activities such as creating charters and the other eight are for Microsoft Project 2016. These videos appear only in the MindTap product.
  • COVERAGE OF MICROSOFT® PROJECT 2016 PREPARES STUDENTS TO WORK WITH THE MOST RECENT TOOLS. Discussion of Microsoft® Project 2016 demonstrates how to automate the project management techniques addressed in each chapter. The author introduces all concepts using a step-by-step presentation that's consistent with PMBOK® work processes. Students learn additional MS Project functionality as they practice techniques such as identifying and overcoming resource overloads and crashing project schedules. Full-color screenshots make the content more realistic and easy to follow.
  • UPDATED CONTENT REFLECTS THE LATEST PMBOK® GUIDE. Content also corresponds with PMI standards from 18 PMI authoritative practice guides, Lexicon, and Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. Chapters begin with a flowchart of the chapter's PMBOK® topics. End-of-chapter questions are similar to those used on the PMP and CAPM exams with ten new PMBOK® Guide questions in each chapter. A separate PMBOK® Guide inside the front cover of the book outlines where to find each topic. A PMBOK® Guide flowchart of processes and outputs on the back inside cover gives a quick visual reference.

 

Part 1 Organizing Projects

CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Project Management

1.1 What Is a Project?

1.2 History of Project Management

1.3 How Can Project Work Be Described?

1.4 Understanding Projects

1.5 Project Roles

1.6 Overview of the Book

PMP/CAPM Study Ideas

Summary

Key Terms Consistent with PMI Standards and Guides

Chapter Review Questions

Discussion Questions

PMBOK® Guide Questions

Integrated Example Projects

Suburban Homes Construction Project

Casa DE PAZ Development Project

Semester Project Instructions

Project Management in Action

References

Endnotes

 

CHAPTER 2 Project Selection and Prioritization

2.1 Strategic Planning Process

2.2 Portfolio Management

2.3 Securing Projects

PMP/CAPM Study Ideas

Summary

Key Terms Consistent with PMI Standards and Guides

Chapter Review Questions

Discussion Questions

PMBOK® Guide Questions

Exercises

Integrated Example Projects

Casa DE PAZ Development Project

Semester Project Instructions

Project Management in Action

References

Endnotes

 

CHAPTER 3 Chartering Projects

3.1 What Is a Project Charter?

3.2 Why Is a Project Charter Used?

3.3 When Is a Charter Needed?

3.4 Typical Elements in a Project Charter

3.5 Constructing a Project Charter

3.6 Ratifying the Project Charter

3.7 Starting a Project Using Microsoft Project

PMP/CAPM Study Ideas

Summary

Key Terms Consistent with PMI Standards and Guides

Chapter Review Questions

Discussion Questions

PMBOK® Guide Questions

Exercises

Integrated Example Projects

Casa DE PAZ Development Project

Semester Project Instructions

Project Management in Action

References

Endnotes

 

PART 2 Leading Projects

CHAPTER 4 Organizational Capability: Structure, Culture, and Roles

4.1 Types of Organizational Structures

4.2 Organizational Culture and Its Impact on Projects

4.3 Project Life Cycles

4.4 Agile Project Management

4.5 Traditional Project Executive Roles

4.6 Traditional Project Management Roles

4.7 Traditional Project Team Roles

4.8 Role Differences on Agile Projects

PMP/CAPM Study Ideas

Summary

Key Terms Consistent with PMI Standards and Guides

Chapter Review Questions

Discussion Questions

PMBOK® Guide Questions

Exercises

Integrated Example Projects

Casa DE PAZ Development Project

Semester Project Instructions

Project Management in Action

References

Endnotes

 

CHAPTER 5 Leading and Managing Project Teams

5.1 Acquire Project Team

5.2 Develop Project Team

5.3 Manage Project Team

5.4 Relationship Building Within the Core Team

5.5 Managing Project Conflicts

5.6 Communication Needs of Global and Virtual Teams

PMP/CAPM Study Ideas

Summary

Key Terms Consistent with PMI Standards and Guides

Chapter Review Questions

Discussion Questions

PMBOK® Guide Questions

Integrated Example Projects

Casa DE PAZ Development Project

Semester Project Instructions

Project Management in Action

References

Endnotes

 

CHAPTER 6 Stakeholder Analysis and Communication Planning

6.1 Identify Stakeholders

6.2 Plan Stakeholder Engagement

6.3 Manage Stakeholder Engagement

6.4 Monitor Stakeholder Engagement

6.5 Plan Communications Management

6.6 Manage Communications

PMP/CAPM Study Ideas

Summary

Key Terms Consistent with PMI Standards and Guides

Chapter Review Questions

Discussion Questions

PMBOK® Guide Questions

Integrated Example Projects

Casa DE PAZ Development Project

Semester Project Instructions

Project Management in Action

References

Endnotes

 

PART 3 Planning Projects

CHAPTER 7 Scope Planning

7.1 Plan Scope Management

7.2 Collect Requirements

7.3 Define Scope

7.4 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

7.5 Establish Change Control

7.6 Using MS Project for Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

PMP/CAPM Study Ideas

Summary

Key Terms Consistent with PMI Standards and Guides

Chapter Review Questions

Discussion Questions

PMBOK® Guide Questions

Exercises

Integrated Example Projects

Casa DE PAZ Development Project

Semester Project Instructions

Project Management in Action

References

 

CHAPTER 8 Scheduling Projects

8.1 Plan Schedule Management

8.2 Purposes of a Project Schedule

8.3 Historical Development of Project Schedules

8.4 How Project Schedules Are Limited and Created

8.5 Define Activities

8.6 Sequence Activities

8.7 Estimate Activity Duration

8.8 Develop Project Schedules

8.9 Uncertainty in Project Schedules

8.10 Show the Project Schedule on a Gantt Chart

8.11 Using Microsoft Project for Critical Path Schedules

PMP/CAPM Study Ideas

Summary

Key Terms Consistent with PMI Standards and Guides

Chapter Review Questions

Discussion Questions

Exercises

PMBOK® Guide Questions

Integrated Example Projects

Casa DE PAZ Development Project

Semester Project Instructions

Project Management in Action

References

Endnotes

 

CHAPTER 9 Resourcing Projects

9.1 Abilities Needed When Resourcing Projects

9.2 Estimate Resource Needs

9.3 Plan Resource Management

9.4 Project Team Composition Issues

9.5 Assign a Resource to Each Activity

9.6 Dealing with Resource Overloads

9.7 Compress the Project Schedule

9.8 Alternative Scheduling Methods

9.9 Using MS Project for Resource Allocation

PMP/CAPM Study Ideas

Summary

Key Terms Consistent with PMI Standards and Guides

Chapter Review Questions

Discussion Questions

PMBOK® Guide Questions

Exercises

Integrated Example Projects

Casa DE PAZ Development Project

Semester Project Instructions

Project Management in Action

References

Endnote

 

CHAPTER 10 Budgeting Projects

10.1 Plan Cost Management

10.2 Estimate Cost

10.3 Determine Budget

10.4 Establishing Cost Control

10.5 Using MS Project for Project Budgets

PMP/CAPM Study Ideas

Summary

Key Terms Consistent with PMI Standards and Guides

Chapter Review Questions

Discussion Questions

PMBOK® Guide Questions

Exercises

Integrated Example Projects

Casa DE PAZ Development Project

Semester Project Instructions

Project Management in Action

References

Endnotes

 

CHAPTER 11 Project Risk Planning

11.1 Plan Risk Management

11.2 Identify Risks

11.3 Risk Analysis

11.4 Plan Risk Responses

PMP/CAPM Study Ideas

Summary

Key Terms Consistent with PMI Standards and Guides

Chapter Review Questions

Discussion Questions

PMBOK® Guide Questions

Exercises

Integrated Example Projects

Casa DE PAZ Development Project

Semester Project Instructions

Project Management in Action

References

Endnotes

CHAPTER 12 Project Quality Planning and Project Kickoff

12.1 Development of Contemporary Quality Concepts

12.2 Core Project Quality Concepts

12.3 Plan Quality Management

12.4 Manage Quality

12.5 Control Quality

12.6 Cost of Quality

12.7 Develop Project Management Plan

12.8 Kickoff Project

2.9 Baseline and Communicate Project Management Plan

12.10 Using MS Project for Project Baselines

PMP/CAPM Study Ideas

Summary

Key Terms Consistent with PMI Standards and Guides

Chapter Review Questions

Discussion Questions

PMBOK® Guide Questions

Exercises

Integrated Example Projects

Casa DE PAZ Development Project

Semester Project Instructions

Project Management in Action

References

Endnotes

 

PART 4 Performing Projects

CHAPTER 13 Project Supply Chain Management

13.1 Introduction to Project Supply Chain Management

13.2 Plan Procurement Management

13.3 Conduct Procurements

13.4 Contract Types

13.5 Control Procurements

13.6 Improving Project Supply Chains

PMP/CAPM Study Ideas

Summary

Key Terms Consistent with PMI Standards and Guides

Chapter Review Questions

Discussion Questions

PMBOK® Guide Questions

Exercises

Integrated Example Projects

Casa DE PAZ Development Project

Semester Project Instructions

Project Management in Action

References

Endnotes

 

CHAPTER 14 Determining Project Progress and Results

14.1 Project Balanced Scorecard Approach

14.2 Internal Project Issues

14.3 Customer Issues

14.4 Financial Issues

14.5 Using MS Project to Monitor and Control Projects

14.6 Replanning If Necessary

PMP/CAPM Study Ideas

Summary

Key Terms Consistent with PMI Standards and Guides

Chapter Review Questions

Discussion Questions

PMBOK® Guide Questions

Exercises

Integrated Example Projects

Casa DE PAZ Development Project

Semester Project Instructions

Project Management in Action

References

Endnotes

 

CHAPTER 15 Finishing the Project and Realizing the Benefits

15.1 Validate Scope

15.2 Terminate Projects Early

15.3 Close Project

15.4 Post-Project Activities

15.5 Using MS Project for Project Closure

PMP/CAPM Study Ideas

Summary

Key Terms Consistent with PMI Standards and Guides

Chapter Review Questions

Discussion Questions

PMBOK® Guide Questions

Exercise

Integrated Example Projects

Casa DE PAZ Development Project

Semester Project Instructions

Project Management in Action

References

Endnotes

 

Appendix A PMP and CAPM Exam Prep Suggestions

Appendix B Agile Differences Covered

Appendix C Answers to Selected Exercises

Appendix D Project Deliverables

Appendix E Strengths Themes as Used in Project Management

Index

Timothy Kloppenborg, Xavier University

Timothy J. Kloppenborg is a Professor Emeritus of Management at Williams College of Business, Xavier University. He previously held faculty positions at the University of North Carolina Charlotte and the Air Force Institute of Technology and has worked temporarily at Southern Cross University and Tecnológico de Monterrey. He has written more than 100 publications and 9 books, including STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP OF PORTFOLIO AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PROJECT MANAGEMENT ESSENTIALS, PROJECT LEADERSHIP, and MANAGING PROJECT QUALITY. His articles have appeared in MIT Sloan Management Review, Project Management Journal, Journal of Management Education, Journal of General Management, SAM Advanced Management Journal, Information Systems Education Journal, Journal of Managerial Issues, Quality Progress, Management Research News, and Journal of Small Business Strategy. Dr. Kloppenborg is the founding editor of the Portfolio and Project Management book collection for Business Expert Press, where he has edited 17 books. He has been active with the Project Management Institute for 30 years and a PMP® since 1991. He is a retired U.S. Air Force Reserve officer. Dr. Kloppenborg has worked with more than 150 volunteer organizations. He has hands-on and consulting project management experience on six continents and has work with organizations such Duke Energy, Ernst & Young LLP, Givaudan, Greater Cincinnati Water Works, Intelligrated, Legrand North America, Kroger, Procter & Gamble, TriHealth, and Texas Children's Hospital. Dr. Kloppenborg has developed corporate training and undergraduate, MBA, and Executive MBA classes in project management, leadership, teamwork, and quality improvement. He also teaches PMP Prep classes. He holds a BS from Benedictine College, an MBA from Western Illinois University, and a PhD in Operations Management from the University of Cincinnati.

 

Vittal S. Anantatmula, College of Business, Western Carolina University

Kathryn Wells, Tecnológico de Monterrey campuses in Guadalajara and Querétaro, Mexico