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1. Foundational Concepts of Project Management

Sean Whitaker1 
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ChristChurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
 
This chapter describes foundational concepts of the PMBOK® Guide. It introduces you to the purpose and content of the PMBOK Guide and provides definitions of projects, project management, program management, portfolio management, organizational project management, operations management, organizational strategy, business value, and the project life cycle. All of these foundational concepts are important to ensure that you understand the terminology used by the PMBOK Guide, which also appears in the PMP® exam. It is important that you take time to fully understand these ...

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