4 General Project Management Process

DOI: 10.1201/9781003212911-4

4.1 What Is Project Management?

Project management is the process of managing, allocating, and timing resources to achieve a given objective in and expeditious manner.

Deji Badiru

Project management has global applications in all types of pursuits. It is a common language of getting things done, ranging from primitive villages to much advanced communities. Project management is applicable to all human endeavors, including engineering firms, legal enterprises, production facilities, political organizations, transportation systems, home care facilities, job search, shopping, construction, manufacturing, education, neighborhood watch, supply chain, health care, home remodeling, ...

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