The project administrator: : perspectives to project support services /

"The application of projects in various organizational settings and for multiple purposes is accelerating at a rapid pace. Increasingly public and private sector institutions and enterprises appreciate the value of projects to render services and products on time, within budget and according to...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Van der Waldt, Gerrit, 1965- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., [2019]
Colección:Marketing and Operations Management Research Ser.
Temas:
Project management.
Strategic planning.
Self-directed work teams.
Gestion de projet.
Planification stratégique.
Équipes autonomes (Sociologie du travail)
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Intro
  • The Project Administrator
  • Perspectives to Project Support Services
  • The Project Administrator
  • Perspectives to Project Support Services
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Purpose Statement
  • Chapter 1
  • Project Management Essentials
  • 1.1. Introduction
  • 1.2. The Nature, Scope, and Context of Projects
  • 1.2.1. Components of Projects
  • 1.2.2. The Project Context
  • 1.3. Key Stakeholders in Projects
  • 1.4. Project Life Cycle
  • 1.4.1. Phase 1: Conceptualization and Initiation
  • 1.4.2. Phase 2: Project Planning
  • 1.4.3. Phase 3: Project Execution
  • 1.4.4. Phase 4: Monitoring and Controlling
  • 1.4.5. Phase 5: Project Termination or Closure
  • 1.5. Project Knowledge Areas
  • 1.6. Project Management Methodologies
  • 1.6.1. Conventional Approach
  • 1.6.2. Contemporary Approaches
  • 1.7. Project Management Standards
  • Conclusion
  • Quick Review Questions
  • References
  • Additional Reading
  • Chapter 2
  • Project Support Services and the Role of the Project Administrator
  • 2.1. Introduction
  • 2.2. Project Support Services: An Overview
  • 2.3. Support Services during the Project Life Cycle
  • 2.3.1. Conceptualization or Initiation
  • 2.3.2. Planning
  • 2.3.3. Execution
  • 2.3.4. Monitoring and Control
  • 2.3.5. Termination or Closure
  • 2.4. Support Services Per Project Knowledge Area
  • 2.5. The Role and Responsibilities of a Project Administrator
  • 2.5.1. The Project Assistant
  • 2.5.2. The Project Coordinator
  • 2.5.3. The Project Manager
  • 2.5.4. The Project Director
  • 2.5.5. The Project Administrator
  • 2.5.5.1. Qualifications
  • 2.5.5.2. Responsibilities
  • Conclusion
  • Quick Review Questions
  • Additional Reading
  • Chapter 3
  • Support through Organizational and Project Governance Arrangements
  • 3.1. Introduction
  • 3.2. Fundamental Organizational Perspectives
  • 3.3. Typical Organizational Structures
  • 3.3.1. Functional or Hierarchical Structures
  • 3.3.2. Matrix Structures
  • 3.3.2.1. Pure Project-Based Structures
  • 3.4. Project Governance Bodies and Support Arrangements
  • 3.4.1. Project Steering Committees
  • 3.4.2. Project Sponsors
  • 3.4.3. Program Managers
  • 3.5. Project Support Structures
  • 3.5.1. Project Offices (PO) and Project Management Units (PMUs)
  • 3.5.2. Project Support Offices (PSO)
  • 3.5.3. Project Management Offices (PMO)
  • 3.6. Administrative Support in Organizational Structures and Governance Bodies
  • 3.6.1. Organizational Project Capacity Support
  • 3.6.2. Office Administration
  • 3.6.3. Project Data Capturing
  • 3.6.3.1. Manual Data Capture
  • 3.6.3.2. Automated Data Capture
  • 3.6.4. Contract Administration
  • 3.6.5. Conducting Administrative Audits
  • 3.6.6. Establishing Project Resource Centers
  • Conclusion
  • Quick Review Questions
  • References
  • Additional Reading
  • Chapter 4
  • Support Services for Project Planning
  • 4.1. Introduction
  • 4.2. Project Planning Essentials

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