"Software project management - there is never enough time to do it righ" by Brian McNamara, James Uigen et al.

Journal of International Information Management

Article Title

Software project management - there is never enough time to do it right!

Authors

Brian McNamara, California State University, Bakersfield
James Uigen, California State University, Bakersfield
John Tarjan, California State University, Bakersfield

Abstract

Efficiency in software development projects is examined. Project management tools— GANTT charts, program evaluation and review technique (PERT), and critical path method (CPM) are defined and discussed. Of these productivity tools GANTT charts and PERT are the most relevant. Based on an analysis by Shelmerdine (1989), six steps that pro\ide guidelines for software development are presented. These steps provide the project manager with an opportunity to produce efficiency and deliver a software development project on time. Selected project management software packages are presented.

Recommended Citation

McNamara, Brian; Uigen, James; and Tarjan, John (1992) "Software project management - there is never enough time to do it right!," Journal of International Information Management: Vol. 1: Iss. 1, Article 5.
Available at: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/jiim/vol1/iss1/5

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