INTRODUCTION OF ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT KNOWLEDGE AREA IN PMBOK (PROJECT MANAGEMENT BODY OF KNOWLEDGE): A PRELIMINARY STUDY

​Manuj Madan
Chitkara University, Chandigarh-Patiala NH-64, Rajpura - 140401, India  
Alok Sahai
Sri Sri University, Cuttack, Odisha – 754006, India

DOI:   ​​doi.org/10.31410/Balkans.JETSS.2019.2.2.124-133

Balkans Journal of Emerging Trends in Social Sciences, (2019) , Vol 2, No 2
ISSN: 2620-164X

Abstract:   The objective of this study is to know the perception of varied experienced project man­agement professionals of India to measurement-based and valuation-based methods for inclusion in the imaginary environment management knowledge area of PMBOK. Results attained through SPSS using chi-square test of association conclude that there is a significant relationship between experience and choosing the right method. The current study suggests that lifecycle analysis and ecosystem service valuation should be included in the environment management knowledge area of PMBOK.

Keywords:   Project Management Body of Knowledge, Environment Management, Work Experience

JEL Classifications M19 · Q51 · Q01

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