Software Project Management: A Concise Study 2Nd Ed.
Software Project Management: A Concise Study 2Nd Ed.

Author: S. A. Kelkar

Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

Published: 2009-11-23

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 8120336720

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Past experience with the development of software products indicates that there is much scope for improvement. Being design intensive, software projects run the risk of cost/schedule overruns besides remaining off the mark in satisfying the customers. The blame for the failures is very often attributed to inadequate project management rather than lack of competence in development. With the growth in the size and complexity of software projects and the corresponding design and development effort involved, the importance of formal software project management cannot be overemphasized. This book, in its second edition, comprehensively presents the essentials of theory and practice of software project management methodologies. The aim is to introduce the readers to the subject in a conceptual framework. The topics included in this edition are updated as per the ongoing trends in the field of software project management. There is an appendix on Metrics and Measurements. This title includes a list of abbreviations at the beginning of chapters. The book is well-suited for teaching an academic course of one semester or for conducting short training programmes for software engineers and project managers. Armed with updated concepts and ideas, software engineers and project managers will be able to plan every aspect of a project to ensure its timely implementation within the stipulated budget and required quality standards.

Information Technology Project Management : a Concise Study
Information Technology Project Management : a Concise Study

Author: S. A. Kelkar

Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

Published: 2010-12

Total Pages: 865

ISBN-13: 8120342739

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This book, in its third edition, is aimed at emphasizing the fundamental concepts associated with IT Project Management from a balanced perspective of theory and practice. By presenting the information in an abstracted form, this text guides the students through all phases of project life cycle, i.e. initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closure. Besides such general management activities, this book compre-hensively deals with all critical dimensions of project such as scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk, procure-ment, and integrations in order to enhance the reader's understanding of technical competencies required in project management. NEW TO THIS EDITION: Incorporates all the changes brought about in PMBOK 2008 (Fourth Edition) and ISO9000:2008 Though the basic structure of this book remains the same, several chapters have been modified and reorganized according to the latest trends This book is well-suited for an academic course (one semester) on IT project management or for conducting an equivalent training programme for IT professionals. IT project managers, who are aspiring to get appropriate certification course based on PMBOK 2008 (Fourth Edition) from PMI, USA, will be greatly benefited by reading this book. Besides, this book will be equally useful for the software professionals who wish to grasp the essentials without attending a formal instructional course on the subject.

Management Information Systems: A Concise Study 2Nd Ed.
Management Information Systems: A Concise Study 2Nd Ed.

Author: Kelkar

Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

Published: 2009-11-23

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 8120337654

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It is widely recognized that the knowledge of information systems is very much essential in today's business organizations to survive and prosper. This book, in its second edition, provides students with a conceptual framework to understand information systems. The focus of information systems (irrespective of the level of use of information) is on producing quality information needed to facilitate decision making. The objective of this book is to capture the material on information systems and organize it around a framework that offers a current and relevant knowledge based on information system by providing just the adequate amount of material in a concise format. The book is organized in three parts: Information systems basics, Managing with information and Managing information resources. Though the main structure of the second edition remains the same, the chapters have been updated and revised as per the recent development in the fields of information technology. Besides this, a new chapter is added to explain the concepts like e-business, Customer relationship management (CRM), Enterprise resources and planning (ERP) and Supply chain management (SCM), comprehensively. Intended for the students of computer applications (BCA and MCA) and management (BBA and MBA), and the undergraduate students of Computer Science engineering, the book is equally useful for the busy professionals who wish to grasp the essentials of management information systems, without attending a formal instructional course.

Software Project Management
Software Project Management

Author: Ashfaque Ahmed

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2016-04-19

Total Pages: 459

ISBN-13: 1466516275

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To build reliable, industry-applicable software products, large-scale software project groups must continuously improve software engineering processes to increase product quality, facilitate cost reductions, and adhere to tight schedules. Emphasizing the critical components of successful large-scale software projects, Software Project Management: A

USABILITY AND HUMAN–COMPUTER INTERACTION
USABILITY AND HUMAN–COMPUTER INTERACTION

Author: KELKAR, S. A.

Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

Published: 2015-10-09

Total Pages: 462

ISBN-13: 8120351622

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Intended as a handy reference reading for the students of Computer Science and Engineering and Computer Applications, the book delves on the concepts of Human–Computer Interface/Interaction in a bulleted format. The succinct approach of the topics gives the book a simple yet comprehensive appeal; hence making it a perfect learning tool for the students, and teaching aide for the teachers. Divided into nine chapters and three Appendices, the book has been organized as per the course structure of any University/College. The chapters emphasize on both developmental processes and techniques involved in Human–Computer Interaction. A separate chapter has been devoted to Universal Design, which is the process to reach out to the maximum number of people with their design requirements. The topics are further elaborated with diagrams and flowcharts, to help make the learning process more illustrative. Appendices to the book are an extension to focus on topics that are relevant to learn concepts of Human–Computer Interaction.

Strategic It Management: A Concise Study
Strategic It Management: A Concise Study

Author: Shashikant A. Kelkar

Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

Published: 2010-01-30

Total Pages: 975

ISBN-13: 8120339517

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"This book allows students to learn the essentials of theory and practice of Strategic Information Technology (IT) Management through serialization of key points. The book is structured into three units and ten appendices. Unit I on Strategic Role of IT explains the need for IT management and discusses its role in business and decision making. Besides, different types of IT and business models are explained. Unit II on Planning for IT Support discusses the various IT management processes, IT service management, management of information resources, strategic planning for IT and IT investments. Unit III on Ensuring IT Support focuses on implementation of security aspects, organization structure of IT and management of information systems. In addition, the appendices complement the three units with a view to equipping the readers with the basics of information technology, information systems, strategy and planning, engineering economy, risk management, and configuration management."--Publisher's description

Software Project Management
Software Project Management

Author: Walker Royce

Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13:

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Software Project Management explains the latest management strategies and techniques in software developments. It covers such issues as keeping the team motivated, cost-justifying strategies, deaflines and budgets.

The Software Project Manager's Handbook
The Software Project Manager's Handbook

Author: Dwayne Phillips

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2004-07-01

Total Pages: 504

ISBN-13: 9780471674207

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Software project managers and their team members work individually towards a common goal. This book guides both, emphasizing basic principles that work at work. Software at work should be pleasant and productive, not just one or the other. This book emphasizes software project management at work. The author's unique approach concentrates on the concept that success on software projects has more to do with how people think individually and in groups than with programming. He summarizes past successful projects and why others failed. Visibility and communication are more important than SQL and C. The book discusses the technical and people aspects of software and how they relate to one another. The first part of the text discusses four themes: (1) people, process, product, (2) visibility, (3) configuration management, and (4) IEEE Standards. These themes stress thinking, organization, using what others have built, and people. The second part describes the software management principles of process, planning, and risk management. Part three discusses software engineering principles, the technical aspects of software projects. The fourth part examines software practices giving practical meaning to the individual topics covered in the preceding chapters. The final part of this book continues these practical aspects by illustrating a sample project through seven distinctive documents.

Agile Project Management
Agile Project Management

Author: Jim Highsmith

Publisher: Pearson Education

Published: 2009-07-10

Total Pages: 666

ISBN-13: 0321659171

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Best practices for managing projects in agile environments—now updated with new techniques for larger projects Today, the pace of project management moves faster. Project management needs to become more flexible and far more responsive to customers. Using Agile Project Management (APM), project managers can achieve all these goals without compromising value, quality, or business discipline. In Agile Project Management, Second Edition, renowned agile pioneer Jim Highsmith thoroughly updates his classic guide to APM, extending and refining it to support even the largest projects and organizations. Writing for project leaders, managers, and executives at all levels, Highsmith integrates the best project management, product management, and software development practices into an overall framework designed to support unprecedented speed and mobility. The many topics added in this new edition include incorporating agile values, scaling agile projects, release planning, portfolio governance, and enhancing organizational agility. Project and business leaders will especially appreciate Highsmith’s new coverage of promoting agility through performance measurements based on value, quality, and constraints. This edition’s coverage includes: Understanding the agile revolution’s impact on product development Recognizing when agile methods will work in project management, and when they won’t Setting realistic business objectives for Agile Project Management Promoting agile values and principles across the organization Utilizing a proven Agile Enterprise Framework that encompasses governance, project and iteration management, and technical practices Optimizing all five stages of the agile project: Envision, Speculate, Explore, Adapt, and Close Organizational and product-related processes for scaling agile to the largest projects and teams Agile project governance solutions for executives and management The “Agile Triangle”: measuring performance in ways that encourage agility instead of discouraging it The changing role of the agile project leader