Early Project Appraisal
Making the Initial Choices
Published on 11. August 2010
Book
Hardback
XV, 286 pages
978-0-230-27324-5 (ISBN)
Description
Focusing on turning an initial idea into a project with a successful outcome, this book fills a gap in current literature on project management and is thoroughly grounded in the latest research in this field. It emphasizes the practical application of decision making based on qualitative and judgmental information.
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Edition
2010 edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paper over boards
Illustrations
XV, 286 p.
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
431 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-230-27324-5 (9780230273245)
DOI
10.1057/9780230289925
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Person
KNUT SAMSET is Professor of Project Management at the Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway, www.ntnu.no. He is the Founding Director of the Concept Research Programme on Front-end Management of Large Investment Projects, and Founding Director and Senior Partner of Scanteam, an international consultancy based in Oslo.
Content
PART I: FRONT END MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS Attributes of a Project Successful Projects Three Perspectives on a Project Three Main Phases in a Project Uncertainty, Risk and Opportunities Possibilities of Foreseeing Strategic Guidance and Tactical Flexibility The Problem of Cost The Problem of Utility What is a Concept? Project Alignment: Needs, Objectives and Effects Objectives and their Formulation Methods and Analyses in the Front End Phase Quality of Information Front-end Assessment and the Decision to Finance a Project Three Steps in Front End Assessment: Definition, Development and Appraisal of Concept PART II: TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Systems Analysis SWOT Analysis Strategy Analysis - Logical Framework Rough Analysis of Uncertainty Strategic Frames for Implementation Top-down Probability-based Cost Estimation Assessing Profitability Expressions of Costs and Benefits Probability-based Progress Analysis Evaluating Projects Boondoggles and White Elephants