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Project Management theory

Project Management theory

Project Management theory

(OP)
Hello everybody,

Can someone help me to find articles talking about Engineering Project Management (Project Management for constructions not for product development)

Thank you in advance

RE: Project Management theory

(OP)
Thanks Sreid.

My exact resurch is for organisation of companies which act by project. (Ex. construction companies)

How shall be their organisation, management system, structure, multi-project management....

 

RE: Project Management theory

Hi ,
You know , you better start with developing your OC (Organization Chart)
for project oriented organizations we usally use the matrix form of OC in which you will have different PM who will report to a senior PM ,
PMs will recive technical / supportive services from other teams  (Design , Logistic , Accounting ,...)
and teams will be sectionized into projects - they'll work like independent firms who recieve orders from different project managers


RE: Project Management theory

(OP)
Thanks Apayams.

But is there any difference between OC for companies performing construction project (Ex. Cunstruction of Electrical power plant...) from ones performing Product project.

RE: Project Management theory

Try the following book:

"Management", 5th Ed
ISBN 0-13-544305-9
Stoner & Freeman

Part Four "ORGANIZING"
Chapter 11 "ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, COORDINATION, AN DESIGN"

This provides a good overview of various organizational structures.

RE: Project Management theory

Try "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge from Project Management Institute.
There are several possible forms and what works for one organization may not work for another because of culture, ownership or goals.
Other posters are correct that you really need to look at options and influences before choosing one on limited information.

Griffy

RE: Project Management theory

(OP)
Dear Bernard,

I thank you very much for your precious information which is very interesting.

I thank also all other peoples having replied to my request

Best regards

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