Applied Software Risk Management: A Guide for Software Project Managers Contributor(s): Pandian, C. Ravindranath (Author) |
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ISBN: 0849305241 ISBN-13: 9780849305245 Publisher: Auerbach Publications
Binding Type: Hardcover Published: December 2006 Annotation: Few software projects are completed on time, on budget, and to their original specifications. Focusing on what practitioners need to know about risk in the pursuit of delivering software projects, Applied Software Risk Management: A Guide for Software Project Managers covers key components of the risk management process and the software development process, as well as best practices for software risk identification, risk planning, and risk analysis. Written in a clear and concise manner, this resource presents concepts and practical insight into managing risk. It first covers risk-driven project management, risk management processes, risk attributes, risk identification, and risk analysis. The book continues by examining responses to risk, the tracking and modeling of risks, intelligence gathering, and integrated risk management. It concludes with details on drafting and implementing procedures. A diary of a risk manager provides insight in implementing risk management processes. Bringing together concepts across software engineering with a project management perspective, Applied Software Risk Management: A Guide for Software Project Managers presents a rigorous, scientific method for identifying, analyzing, and resolving risk. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Computers | Software Development & Engineering - General - Computers | Data Processing - Computers | Information Technology |
Dewey: 005.106 |
LCCN: 2006044680 |
Physical Information: 0.76" H x 6.46" W x 9.28" L (1.10 lbs) 258 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Index, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: Scitech Book News 03/01/2007 pg. 23 |
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Publisher Description: Few software projects are completed on time, on budget, and to their original specifications. Focusing on what practitioners need to know about risk in the pursuit of delivering software projects, Applied Software Risk Management: A Guide for Software Project Managers covers key components of the risk management process and the software development process, as well as best practices for software risk identification, risk planning, and risk analysis. Written in a clear and concise manner, this resource presents concepts and practical insight into managing risk. It first covers risk-driven project management, risk management processes, risk attributes, risk identification, and risk analysis. The book continues by examining responses to risk, the tracking and modeling of risks, intelligence gathering, and integrated risk management. It concludes with details on drafting and implementing procedures. A diary of a risk manager provides insight in implementing risk management processes. Bringing together concepts across software engineering with a project management perspective, Applied Software Risk Management: A Guide for Software Project Managers presents a rigorous, scientific method for identifying, analyzing, and resolving risk. |
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