1 Projects and Project Management
This introductory chapter gives the reader a refreshing background knowledge of the two major themes in the book, Project and Project Management. The term ‘Project’ is clearly defined, while many of our everyday endeavours or schemes are seen to either fall under the category of Project or that of Operations. Different kinds of sectors where project activities abound are also highlighted in line with the classification offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). In order to illustrate the growing essence of projects in today’s world, this chapter emphasizes the increasing use of projects by organizations worldwide as the vehicle to attain their strategic plans which are ...
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