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Author Davies, Andrew, 1960-

Title The business of projects : managing innovation in complex products and systems / Andrew Davies and Michael Hobday.

Publication Info. Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2005.

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Description 1 online resource (xvi, 312 pages) : illustrations
text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 280-300) and index.
Summary Cutting-edge reading for academics, students and professionals interested in managing projects. Management of complex products and systems (CoPS) is central to many organizations today, as firms coordinate external activities and reduce internal bureaucracy. Uniquely, the book shows how projects enable strategy, innovation, capability building and organisational renewal in leading businesses.
Contents Introduction -- The dynamics of innovation in complex products and systems -- Business strategy and project capability -- Systems integration and competitive advantage -- The project-based organisation -- Managing software-intensive projects -- Learning in the project business -- Integrated solutions for customers -- Lessons for the project business.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Project management.
Project management.
Project management -- Case studies.
Genre/Form Case studies.
Subject Technological innovations -- Management.
Technological innovations -- Management.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Case studies.
Added Author Hobday, Michael.
Other Form: Print version: Davies, Andrew, 1960- Business of projects. Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2005 0521843286 (OCoLC)60667976
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