{"product_id":"project-management-case-studies-isbn-9781394294411","title":"Project Management Case Studies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover how to effectively lead your project in this new edition of the classic collection of project management case studies on topics\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProject management is becoming one of the most important parts of the modern business landscape. The Project Management Institute (PMI) now boasts almost a half million members, and every year more and more professionals in all industries are looking to add project management competencies to their skillset. In this environment, project management tools and strategies have never been more valuable. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eProject Management Case Studies\u003c\/i\u003e supplies a comprehensive collection of detailed studies designed to illustrate the best practices and pitfalls in the world of project management. With case studies drawn from a range of industries, it’s a critical broad-based resource for understanding how project management can improve company outcomes. Now fully updated to keep pace with the growing number and complexity of project management applications, it’s a must-own for anyone looking to understand this essential set of methodologies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders of the seventh edition of \u003ci\u003eProject Management Case Studies\u003c\/i\u003e will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew and expanded coverage of essentials like artificial intelligence, new technologies like Agile and hybrid project management, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 100 case studies drawn from industries including automotive, tech, healthcare, aerospace, and many others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkills and tools directly applicable to the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eProject Management Case Studies\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for all students in project management courses, whether in business or engineering programs, as well as for anyone preparing independently for the PMP. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Project Management Methodologies 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLakes Automotive 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFerris HealthCare, Inc. 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClark Faucet Company 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Methodology 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHonicker Corporation 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcquisition Problem 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZane Corporation 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Implementation of Project Management 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKombs Engineering 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWilliams Machine Tool Company 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Reluctant Workers 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMacon, Inc. 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCordova Research Group 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCortez Plastics 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Enterprise Resource Planning Project 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Prioritization of Projects 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelling Executives on Project Management 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe New CIO 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Invisible Sponsor 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Trade- off Decision (A) 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Trade- off Decision (B) 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Project Audit 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrenda’s Dilemma 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Information Overflow Dilemma 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImpact of the Assumptions 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Project Management Cultures 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComo Tool and Die (A) 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComo Tool and Die (B) 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApache Metals, Inc. 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaller Specialty Manufacturing 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoronado Communications 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadiance International 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Executive Director 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRedstone Inc. 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Lack of Information 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivating Servant Leaders at Acme Industries 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Project Management Organizational Structures 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuasar Communications, Inc. 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFargo Foods 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGovernment Project Management 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFalls Engineering 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhite Manufacturing 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMartig Construction Company 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDixon Aerospace 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Project Resources in Government Agencies 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Negotiating for Resources 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDucor Chemical 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmerican Electronics International 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Carlson Project 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication Failures 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Project Estimating 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapital Industries 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmall- Project Cost Estimating at Percy Company 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCory Electric 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCamden Construction Corporation 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Estimating Problem 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Singapore Software Group (A) 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Singapore Software Group (B) 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Singapore Software Group (C) 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Singapore Software Group (D) 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Bid or Not to Bid 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Project Planning 201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreyson Corporation 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeloxy Engineering (A) 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeloxy Engineering (B) 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePayton Corporation 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKemko Manufacturing 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChance of a Lifetime 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Phoenix Project 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Project Scheduling 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrosby Manufacturing Corporation 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Scheduling Dilemma 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Project Execution 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Blue Spider Project 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorwin Corporation 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuantum Telecom 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Trophy Project 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMargo Company 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Overrun 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Automated Evaluation Project 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Iridium: A Project Management Perspective 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth Care Partners, Inc. 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMcRoy Aerospace 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Poor Worker 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Prima Donna 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Team Meeting 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Management Control Freak 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Skills Inventory Project 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Brainstorming Meeting 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkills Needed for Managing a Complex Government Project 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Controlling Projects 339\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Two- Boss Problem 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bathtub Period 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIrresponsible Sponsors 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Need for Project Management Metrics (A) 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Need for Project Management Metrics (B) 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Need for Project Management Metrics (C) 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Need for Project Management Metrics (D) 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Need for Project Management Metrics (E) 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Need for Project Management Metrics (F) 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Need for Project Management Metrics (G) 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Need for Project Management Metrics (H) 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Project Risk Management 385\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacker Telecom 435\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLuxor Technologies 437\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAltex Corporation 441\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcme Corporation 445\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Risk Management Department 449\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSandora Company 453\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Conflict Management 457\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacilities Scheduling at Mayer Manufacturing 459\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScheduling the Safety Lab 463\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelestar International 465\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Problem with Priorities 467\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConflict Resolution at Smart Mart 469\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Morality and Ethics 473\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Project Management Lawsuit 475\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Crisis Projects 477\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs It Fraud? 493\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Management Reserve 497\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJill’s Dilemma 501\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNora’s Dilemma 503\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Managing Scope Changes 507\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Berlin Brandenburg Airport 509\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSierra Telecom 521\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange Management 525\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Wage and Salary Administration 527\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhotolite Corporation (A) 529\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhotolite Corporation (B) 533\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhotolite Corporation (C) 537\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhotolite Corporation (D) 543\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst Security Bank of Cleveland 549\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJackson Industries 553\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Time Management 557\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime Management Exercise 559\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Managing Innovation Projects 579\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Government Think Tank 581\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLXT International 585\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLego: Brand Management 589\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLockheed’s Skunk Works 607\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcquisition Frenzy and Dynamic Growth at ComeNet 617\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBridging the Skills Gap in Global Innovations Incorporated (GII) 619\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Assessing Project Management Maturity 621\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimone Engineering Company 623\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNorthStar Software Company 625\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 Industry Specific: Construction 627\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRobert L. Frank Construction Company 629\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Lyle Construction Project 639\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 Industry Specific: Disney Theme Parks 649\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisney (A): Imagineering Project Management 651\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisney (B): Imagineering Project Management in Action: The Haunted Mansion 663\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisney (C): Disney Theme Parks and Enterprise Environmental Factors 681\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisney (D): The Globalization of Disneyland 701\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisney (E): Ocean Park Hong Kong: Competing against Disney 717\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21 Industry Specific: the Olympic Games 723\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOlympics (A): Would You Want to Manage Projects for the City Hosting the Olympic Games? 725\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOlympics (B): The Olympics, Project Management, and PMI’s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct 755\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOlympics (C): Would you Want to Manage Projects for the Feeding of Athletes in the Olympic Village? 761\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOlympics (D): Managing Health Risks for Some Olympic Venues 771\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e22 Industry Specific: the Commercial Aircraft Industry 777\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoeing 787 Dreamliner Battery Issues 779\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAirbus A380 789\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e23 Industry Specific: Agile\/scrum\/hybrid Project Management 809\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgile (A): Understanding Implementation Risks 811\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgile (B): Project Management Mind- set 819\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgile (C): Managing and Reporting Project Agility 821\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking in a Hybrid Environment 827\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA New Project Management Methodology 829\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Agile Transformation 831\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinWare Hybrid Project Management 833\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXYZ Tech Solutions – Transitioning to Hybrid Work 837\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSignals Inc. 839\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e24 Artificial Intelligence 843\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKane Corporation (A) 845\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKane Corporation (B) 849\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinTech Innovations Digital Banking Transformation with Performance Metrics 853\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEchoTech Renewable Energy Project with Vendor Assessment 857\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreenGro – Cultivating Growth with Responsible AI 859\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eName Index 861\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubject Index 865\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarold Kerzner, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Senior Executive Director for Project Management at the International Institute for Learning, Inc. (IIL), a global learning solutions company offering professional training and consulting services worldwide. Dr. Kerzner’s profound effect on the project management industry inspired IIL to establish, in coordination with PMI, the Kerzner International Project Manager of the Year Award, which is presented to a distinguished PMP\u003csup\u003e® \u003c\/sup\u003eor global equivalent each year.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover how to effectively lead your project in this new edition of the classic collection of project management case studies on topics\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProject management is becoming one of the most important parts of the modern business landscape. The Project Management Institute (PMI) now boasts almost a half million members, and every year more and more professionals in all industries are looking to add project management competencies to their skillset. In this environment, project management tools and strategies have never been more valuable. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eProject Management Case Studies\u003c\/i\u003e supplies a comprehensive collection of detailed studies designed to illustrate the best practices and pitfalls in the world of project management. With case studies drawn from a range of industries, it’s a critical broad-based resource for understanding how project management can improve company outcomes. Now fully updated to keep pace with the growing number and complexity of project management applications, it’s a must-own for anyone looking to understand this essential set of methodologies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders of the seventh edition of \u003ci\u003eProject Management Case Studies\u003c\/i\u003e will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew and expanded coverage of essentials like artificial intelligence, new technologies like Agile and hybrid project management, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 100 case studies drawn from industries including automotive, tech, healthcare, aerospace, and many others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkills and tools directly applicable to the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eProject Management Case Studies\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for all students in project management courses, whether in business or engineering programs, as well as for anyone preparing independently for the PMP.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989874393317,"sku":"NP9781394294411","price":73.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781394294411.jpg?v=1761785750","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/project-management-case-studies-isbn-9781394294411","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}