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Human Resource Management in the Project-Oriented Organization - Important New Book published by PMI
Human Resource Management in the Project-Oriented Organization, a new book from the Project Management Institute (PMI), explores how project-oriented organizations operate differently from classic business organizations in that they adopt temporary organizations in the form of projects and programs.
Through four in-depth case studies from differing industries, authors Rodney Turner, DPhil; Martina Huemann, PhD and Anne Keegan, PhD. investigate the distinctive characteristics of project-oriented organizations that lead to the need for specific human resources management practices. The authors also consider the impact that emerging project management practices have on organizations, projects and individuals.
Given the temporary nature of projects in project-oriented organizations, human resource management practices and approaches must evolve to support the overall strategy and operations of the organization. Among the considerations recommended for project-oriented organizations are discussions of employee well-being, ethical treatment and individual career development needs when assigning people to projects.
Professor Rodney Turner (pictured) is the author of numerous books and articles about project management and is well known throughout the world of professional project management. Martina Huemann and Ann Keegan have teamed with Rodney to create an important addition to the literature on this important topic.
Human Resource Management in the Project Oriented Organization
ISBN: 9781933890364 | Paperback, 132 pp. | Retail: $39.95 (US)
With more than 260,000 members in 171 countries, the Project Management Institute (PMI) is the leading membership association for the project management profession and the largest association dedicated to project management in the world. As the leading advocate for the profession, PMI is actively engaged in setting professional standards, providing a professional career path for project managers and maintaining a family of globally-transferable professional credentials: Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®), Project Management Professional (PMP®) and Program Management Professional (PgMPSM). Additionally, the Institute provides members with access to the knowledge, skills, educational support and networking opportunities needed to drive business results through project management. PMI is highly regarded for its extensive research capabilities. PMI was founded in 1969. Visit PMI.org for more information.
Given the temporary nature of projects in project-oriented organizations, human resource management practices and approaches must evolve to support the overall strategy and operations of the organization. Among the considerations recommended for project-oriented organizations are discussions of employee well-being, ethical treatment and individual career development needs when assigning people to projects.
Human Resource Management in the Project Oriented Organization
ISBN: 9781933890364 | Paperback, 132 pp. | Retail: $39.95 (US)
With more than 260,000 members in 171 countries, the Project Management Institute (PMI) is the leading membership association for the project management profession and the largest association dedicated to project management in the world. As the leading advocate for the profession, PMI is actively engaged in setting professional standards, providing a professional career path for project managers and maintaining a family of globally-transferable professional credentials: Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®), Project Management Professional (PMP®) and Program Management Professional (PgMPSM). Additionally, the Institute provides members with access to the knowledge, skills, educational support and networking opportunities needed to drive business results through project management. PMI is highly regarded for its extensive research capabilities. PMI was founded in 1969. Visit PMI.org for more information.
