In its 5th edition, project management: achieving competitive advantage takes a contemporary, decisive, and business-oriented approach to teaching and learning project management. To promote a comprehensive, multi-industry understanding of the text, The author addresses project management Theory within the context of a variety of successful organizations, whether they be publicly held, private, or non-profit. Comprehensive case analysis and detailed exercises, including brand-new, contemporary case studies for the 5th edition, give students the tools to assess projects in real time, while also leveraging the latest project management technology, including MS project 2016.