Julkaisu 669 Publication 669
Marion Lepmets
Evaluation of Basic Project Management Activities
Study in Software Industry
Pori 2007
Tampereen teknillinen yliopisto. Julkaisu 669 Tampere University of Technology. Publication 669
Marion Lepmets
Evaluation of Basic Project Management Activities Study in Software Industry
Thesis for the degree of Doctor of Technology to be presented with due permission for public examination and criticism in Auditorium 240, at Tampere University of
Technology - Pori, on the 10th of August 2007, at 12 noon.
Tampereen teknillinen yliopisto - Tampere University of Technology Pori 2007
ISBN 978-952-15-1796-9 (printed) ISBN 978-952-15-1814-0 (PDF) ISSN 1459-2045
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