what is a project management?

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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