Managing project risks /

"The world is becoming increasingly project-driven, largely because projects are seen to be a more "containable" means of delivering desirable goals. A risk is anything that could potentially impact project delivery -- be it timeline, performance or budget. All projects are exposed to...

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Main Authors: Edwards, Peter J. (Peter John), 1940- (Author), Vaz Serra, Paulo, 1966- (Author), Edwards, Michael, 1969- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2025.
Edition:Second edition.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"The world is becoming increasingly project-driven, largely because projects are seen to be a more "containable" means of delivering desirable goals. A risk is anything that could potentially impact project delivery -- be it timeline, performance or budget. All projects are exposed to the effects of events or conditions that are uncertain but likely to have a significant impact on the project, so risk management - the process of identifying, categorizing, prioritizing and planning for risks before they become issues - is an important aspect of project management. Risk management shouldn't be reactive: it should be part of the project planning process, and thorough risk management is an essential part of executing successful projects"--
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxiv, 488 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781394263813
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