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Edwards, Peter J. 1940-

Managing project risks / Peter J. Edwards, RMIT University, Melbourne, USA, Paulo Vaz Serra, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, USA, Michael Edwards. - Second edition. - 1 online resource

Includes index.

"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"--

ISBN: 9781394263813 9781394263820

LCCN: 2024049314

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Risk management.
Project management.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: HD61

Dewey Class. No.: 658.15/5