what is a project management?
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Answer Posted / narayanamurthy
In Simple words it is PDCA(Plan,Do,Check & Act) in the
areas of SSC(Scope,Schedule & Cost Management).
You can find sub-areas for SSC
Which in turn links to
1.Resource Management
2.Communication Management
3.Quality Management
4.Risk Management
5.Change Management
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