Index_B

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B

Balanced Matrix structures

completing projects in, 63

pros and cons of, 65

bar charts, presenting project schedules as, 259

basis of estimates, relationship to Project Time Management, 240

BCRs (Benefit/Cost Ratios), explanation of, 187

benchmarking practices, applying to Project Quality Management, 324

benefit/cost ratios

using, 194

using with Project Quality Management, 323

benefit measurement methods

BCRs (Benefit/Cost Ratios), 187

discounted cash flow, 188

IRR (Internal Rate of Return), 190

murder boards, 186

NPV (Net Present Value), 189-190

payback period, 187-188

scoring models, 186-187

bidder conference, role in Project Procurement Management, 487-488

bids in Project Procurement Management,

purpose of, 485

bottom-up estimates, 292

explanation of, 17

using with Project Cost Management, 289-290, 307

budget management expertise, adapting, 26

budgets

creating, 91-92

updating in Project Cost Management, 297-298

build process, role in project life cycle, 53-54

bull's eye, using for EV (Earned Value) and communications, 403

business needs, identifying, 88

buying versus making in Project Procurement Management, 477-478

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