Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling,
and Controlling (9th edition)
Author: Harold Kerzner,
Ph.D.
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons, Inc. 2006
ISBN:
0-471-74187-6
Reviewed by Terrance
Malkinson
Harold Kerzner's 23-chapter, 1,012-page text
is an authoritative source of information on the principles of project management
from one of the best-known and respected authorities on the
subject. Kerzner is a Professor of systems management at
Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio, and is President of Project
Management Associates, a consulting and training company that
provides seminars for leading U.S. and international corporations.
Information is aligned with the Project Management Institute's
Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMI's PMBOK) — the
source of training for the Project Management Professional
Certification Exam.
Knowledge of project management is
essential for career and organizational success. This text is
suitable for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as for
novice and experienced managers at all levels of the
organization. Regardless of profession, many employers consider
project management knowledge an essential skill for their
staffs. A strong link exists between good project management
and productivity. This book cover every important component subject and
supplements the information with more
than 25 case studies, 400 discussion questions and 125 multiple-choice questions. A separate supplemental workbook contains many
more discussion questions and case studies. For instructors, a
supplemental instructor's manual and set of PowerPoint slides
are available.
Kerzner's book is an excellent choice
for a course text, and an excellent desk-side reference. It
is a worthwhile investment for your career success, and a
good supplemental source of information for those preparing for
certification examinations in project management.
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