Managing Business and Engineering Projects: Concepts and Implementation

Managing Business and Engineering Projects: Concepts and Implementation by John M. Nicholas, published by Prentice Hall in 1989, is a comprehensive resource that spans 496 pages. This book provides a real-world orientation on project management and systems development, emphasizing the quantitative techniques essential to the discipline, including Pert, CPM, and Gert. It also highlights various microcomputer packages available for project management, making it a practical guide for those in the field.

Readers will find an excellent presentation of topics, with a focus on the use of project management software, which is more extensive than in other texts. The book is designed to equip professionals with the necessary tools and techniques for effective industrial project management. With its detailed approach, this edition serves as a valuable reference for understanding the complexities of managing engineering projects in a practical context.