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A risk management process for complex projects

Abstract

dc:description.abstract

A more effective and efficient method to identify, assess, track and document project risks was explored. Using the systems engineering approach, an adaptable, repeatable risk management process was designed for complex projects (typically multi-million dollar electronics I defense contracts with advanced technology, aggressive schedules and multiple contractors I subcontractors). Structured tools and techniques were synthesized to increase the probability of risk identification, to facilitate qualitative and quantitative risk assessment, to graphically portray risk reduction priorities and to provide a vehicle for improved communication and traceability of risk reduction activity across the project team. A description of the process used to survey current risk management methods, to ascertain the critical risk management process requirements and to define a means to prioritize risks for more effective resource allocation is included.

Degree

thesis:*
Name thesis:degree_name
Master of Science
Level thesis:degree_level
masters
Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
Systems Engineering
Department dc:contributor.department
Systems Engineering
Grantor dc:publisher
Virginia Tech
Year dc:date.issued
1995

Author and committee

dc:creator, dc:contributor.*
Author dc:creator
  • Brown, Robert G.
Chair dc:contributor.committeechair
  • Hardcastle, Valerie Gray
Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember
  • Harmon, L. Kenneth Jr.
  • Brotzman, E. D.

Subjects

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Rights

dc:rights
Statement dc:rights
  • In Copyright
Language dc:language.iso
en

Identifiers

dc:identifier.*
Dc Identifier Other
etd-07212009-040553
OAI identifier oai:identifier
oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/43814

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citation

Brown, Robert G.. A risk management process for complex projects. masters thesis, Virginia Tech, 1995. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/43814