Project management involves with effective plans and systematically organization of work. It includes defining the project objectives, making schedules and assigning tasks, in order to accomplish a successful goal. There are many tools that make project management more effective and efficient. The development of software for an improved business process, the construction of a building or bridge, the relief effort after a natural disaster, the expansion of sales into a new geographic market — all are projects. Project management, is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements.

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