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Sackman, Ralph B., 1932–
     Achieving the promise of information technology : introducing the
     transformational project paradigm / Ralph B. Sackman.
               p.    cm.
          Includes bibliographical references and index.
          ISBN: 1-880410-03-6 (pbk.)
          1. Information technology—Management. 2. Industrial project
     management.    I. Title.
     HD30.2.S23  1998
     658.4’04 – – dc21                                                                      98–9631
                                                                                                               CIP


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