Title: Introduction
Course: System Analysis and Design: Project Mana gement (17338) > Section: Competency Modules

Many of the theories and concepts of project management are not difficult to understand. What is difficult is implementing them in various environments. Project managers must consider many different issues when managing projects. Just as each project is unique, so is its environment. This chapter discusses some of the components involved in understanding the project environment, such as using a systems approach, understanding organizations, managing stakeholders, matching product life cycles to the project environment, understanding the context of information technology projects, and reviewing recent trends affecting IT project management.