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Ibbs, C. William
         Quantifying the value of project management : best practices for improving project
       management processes, systems, and competencies / William Ibbs, Justin Reginato.
             p.      cm.
          Includes bibliographical references.
          ISBN: 1-880410-96-6
          1. Project management.   2. Project management--Cost effectiveness.   I. Reginato,
       Justin.  II.  Title.

      HD69.P75 .I233 2002
      658.4’04 – – dc21         2002028714


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