The Oxford Handbook of Project Management
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Author Description
The Oxford Handbook Of Project Management Presents And Discusses Leading Ideas In The Management Of Projects. Positioning Project Management As A Domain Much Broader And More Strategic Than Simply 'execution Management', This Handbook Draws On The Insights Of Over 40 Scholars To Chart The Development Of The Subject Over The Last 50 Years Or More As An Area Of Increasing Practical And Academic Interest. It Suggests We Could Be Entering An Emerging 'third Wave' Of Analysis And Interpretation Following Its Early Technical And Operational Beginnings And The Subsequent Shift To A Focus On Projects And Their Management. Topics Dealt With Include: The Historical Evolution Of The Subject; Its Theoretical Base; Professionalism; Business And Societal Context; Strategy; Organization; Governance; Innovation; Overruns; Risk; Information Management; Procurement; Relationships And Trust; Knowledge Management; Practice And Teams. This Handbook Is Of Particular Relevance To Those Interested In The Research Issues Underlying Project Management.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This handbook investigates the evolution of project management as a strategic, multi-disciplinary field rather than a narrow focus on operational execution. The editors, Jeffrey K. Pinto, Jonas Söderlund, and Peter W. G. Morris, curate contributions from over 40 scholars to synthesize 50 years of research. The text argues that the discipline is currently entering a 'third wave' of analysis, moving beyond technical task management toward a broader understanding of organizational strategy, governance, and societal impact.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical evolution of project management theory and practice
- Analysis of organizational governance and strategic alignment
- Frameworks for risk, knowledge management, and procurement
- Exploration of professionalization and team dynamics
Scope Limits
- Does not serve as a basic 'how-to' manual for entry-level project managers
- Focuses primarily on academic research and high-level strategic theory rather than specific software tools or industry-specific methodologies
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this volume as a foundational academic resource for those studying the theoretical underpinnings of project management. Readers frequently note the high density of the prose, which is tailored for researchers and advanced practitioners seeking a comprehensive overview of the field's intellectual history.
Page Count:
576
Publication Date:
2012-01-01
Publisher:
Oup Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191629375
ISBN-13:
9780191629372
Business
Management
Professional Development
Organizational Theory
