Fundamentals of Project Sustainability: Strategies, Processes and Plans

This book presents an evaluative analysis of the various project sustainability metrics, characteristics, measurement, indexes and parameters involved in the effective and efficient implementation of projects. It explores other aspects of project sustainability such as financial, economic, social, cultural, political, legal, environment and education for an effective and efficient project implementation. The book also provides an exhaustive elaboration on the theories of management postulated by the Gurus of Total Quality Management (TQM). Other contemporary business concepts such as Six Sigma Methodology, International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Capacity Building, Knowledge Management, Configuration Management, and S.W.O.T Analysis, the S.M.A.R.T Techniques which help in project monitoring and evaluation and ultimate sustainability are discussed. The book elaborates on the Project Sustainability Management (PSM) concept which gives room for effective and efficient implementation of various sustainability processes, systems, structures and other activities.