It has often been said that a good degree of awareness of the social, cultural, political and economic climate is a useful aid to successful management of a project in any construction industry. ...[ Read More ]

The increasing use of technology in the workplace is projected to lead to faster than average growth in this occupation. Due to employment increases and because of the high demand for technical workers, prospects should be excellent for qualified job candidates.

To succeed, managers must attract and retain a growing base of satisfied customers. Marketing programs, though widely varied, are all aimed at convincing people to try out or keep using particular products or services. Business owners should carefully plan their marketing strategies and performance to keep their market presence strong. ...[ Read More ]

If you can read a nutrition label or a baseball box score, you can learn to read basic financial statements. If you can follow a recipe or apply for a loan, you can learn basic accounting. The basics aren't difficult and they aren't rocket science. ...[ Read More ]

Glossary of Legal Terms that Every Project Manager Should Know.... ...[ Read More ]

Following is a brief description of many of US Labor Departments principal statutes most commonly applicable to businesses, job seekers, workers, retirees, contractors and grantees. This brief summary is intended to acquaint you with the major labor laws and not to offer a detailed exposition. For authoritative information on these laws, you should consult the statutes and regulations themselves; however you will find references to fuller descriptions than that contained under Advisories at the end of this fact sheet and a the Dept of Labor's compliance assistance Web site. ...[ Read More ]

Ethics, morals and values are difficult to define and many definitions are analyzed... ...[ Read More ]

The study findings provide the following recommendations for the new process and strongly support the idea that they should be implemented as a package. Together  they provide the elements of a reformed project management process. ...[ Read More ]

Connecting your project with the organization's role will help you acquire and maintain the necessary support for implementing and sustaining the results of the project. You will need the commitment of decision makers who allocate personnel, material, and financial resources to projects. ...[ Read More ]

How have the following factors been considered during the preparation of the Project Management Plan? Compare the Project Management Plan with the organizational guidance and identify critical issues and risks for the following sections: ...[ Read More ]