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Books<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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  1. Anantatmula V. and Rad P. (2016). Attributes of Project-Friendly Enterprises.<\/em> Business Expert Press: New York, NY. ISBN-13: 978-1-63157-214-2 (paperback) ISBN-13: 978-1-63157-215-9 (e-book).<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Anantatmula V. (2016). Project Teams: A Structured Development Approach<\/em>. Business Expert Press: New York, NY. ISBN-13: 978-1-63157-162-6 (paperback) ISBN-13: 978-1-63157-163-3 (e-book).<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Udechukwu et. al. (2012). Cultural Imperatives in Perceptions of Project Success and Failure<\/em>. Project Management Institute, PA: ISBN:<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Anantatmula V. (2010). Criteria for Measuring Knowledge Management Efforts in Organizations<\/em>. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing AG & Co. KG, Saarbrücken, Germany: 2010. ISBN: 978-3-8383-8075-9.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Rad P. and Anantatmula V. (2010). Successful Project Management Practices<\/em>. Emerald Group Publishing, Bingley, UK: 2010. ISBN:<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Rad P. and Anantatmula V. (2009) Integrated Project Planning. Project Management Excellence<\/em>. Berkeley Heights, NJ: 2009. ISBN: 9780979819520.<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Rad P. and Anantatmula V. (2005). Project Planning Techniques<\/em>. Management Concepts, Vienna, VA: 2005. ISBN: 1567261655.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Book in Progress<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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    • Kloppenborg, T., Anantatmula V. and Wells, K. (2017). Contemporary Project Management.<\/em> (4th<\/sup> Ed). Nelson Education: Cengage Publishing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Scholarly Journal Articles<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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      •  Takeomi I., Masaru N., and Anantatmula, V. (2017). Does a Hybrid Approach of Agile and Plan-Driven Methods Work Better for IT System Development Projects? International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications, 7<\/em> (3), 39-46.<\/span><\/li>\n
      •  Schwierking, J. and Anantatmula, V. (2015). Project Management and Regulatory Compliance: The missing Ingredient? Journal of Business Compliance<\/em>, 05\/2015, 48-61.<\/span><\/li>\n
      •  Anantatmula, V. (2015). Strategies for Enhancing Project Performance. Journal of Management in Engineering<\/em>, 31(6), 10.1061\/(ASCE) ME.1943-5479.0000369, 04015013 – 1 to 8.<\/span><\/li>\n
      •  Anantatmula V. and Webb J. (2014). Critical Chain Method in Traditional Project and Portfolio Management Situations. International Journal of Information Technology Project Management<\/em>, 5(3), 67-83.<\/span><\/li>\n
      •  Rad P. F. and Anantatmula, V. (2014). Vital Signs of Healthy Project Environment. AACE International Transactions<\/em>, 1-26.<\/span><\/li>\n
      •  Anantatmula V, Fan Y, and Thomas M. (2014). A longitudinal study of the required skills of project managers. Journal of Modern Project Management<\/em>, 1(3), 55-65.<\/span><\/li>\n
      •  Creasy T. and Anantatmula V. (2013). From Every Direction – How Personality Traits and Dimensions of Project Managers Can Conceptually Affect Project Success. Project Management Journal<\/em>, 44(6), 1-16.<\/span><\/li>\n
      •  Anantatmula V. and Rad P. F. (2013). Linkages among project management maturity, PMO, and project success. IEEE Xplore<\/em>, DOI: 10.1109\/ITMC.2013.7352602, 1-12.<\/span><\/li>\n
      •  Anantatmula V. and Fan Y. (2013). Risk Management Instruments, Strategies and their Impact on Project Success. International Journal of Risk and Contingency Management<\/em>, 2(2), 27-41.<\/span><\/li>\n
      •  Fan Y. Anantatmula V., and Nixon M. (2012). Impact of National Culture on the Trust-building Process: Case Study of an Arab-Chinese Joint Venture. International Journal of Management<\/em>, 29(3-2), 332-346.<\/span><\/li>\n
      •  Fan Y. and Anantatmula V. (2012). Upward Influence to Overcome Hierarchical Authority Expectations: A New Approach for Stakeholder Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Project Management<\/em>, 2(2), 28-35.<\/span><\/li>\n
      •  Anantatmula V. and Shrivastav B. (2012). Evolution of Project Teams for Generation Y Workforce. International Journal of Managing Projects in Business<\/em>, 5(1), 9-25.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Steffey W. R. and Anantatmula V. (2011). International Projects Proposal Analysis: Risk Assessment Using Radial Maps. Project Management Journal<\/em>, 42(3), 62-74.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Robichaud L and Anantatmula V. (2011). Greening Project Management Practices for Sustainable Construction. Journal of Management in Engineering<\/em>, 27(1), 48-57.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Anantatmula V. (2010). Impact of Cultural Differences on Knowledge Management in Global Projects. The<\/em> VINE: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems<\/em>, 40(3\/4), 239-253.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Adams S. and Anantatmula V. (2010). Social and Behavioral Influences on Project Team Process. Project Management Journa<\/em>l, 41(4), 89-98.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Anantatmula V. and Thomas M. (2010). Managing Global Projects: A Structured Approach for Better Performance. Project Management Journal<\/em>, 40(2), 60-72.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Anantatmula V. and Kanungo S. (2010). Modeling Enablers for Successful KM Implementation. Journal of Knowledge Management<\/em>, 14(1), 100-113.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Anantatmula V. (2010). Project Manager Leadership Role in Improving Project Performance. Engineering Management Journa<\/em>l, 22 (1), 13-22.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Anantatmula V. (2010). Project Planning Techniques for Academic Planning and Learning. Mountainrise: International Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning<\/em>, Spring 2010, 6(1), 1-19.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Suprick J. and Anantatmula V. (2010). Project Managing Your Single Largest Investment: A Guide to Building Your Own Home. Cost Engineering Journal<\/em>, 52(4), 17-23.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Anantatmula V. (2009). Designing Meaningful KM Processes to Improve Organizational Learning. Trends in Information Management<\/em>, 5(2), July-December, 219-245.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Rad, P. F. and Anantatmula, V. (2009). Attributes of a Harmonious Project Team. AACE International Transactions<\/em>, 000.000.1-000.000.9<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Gray J. and Anantatmula (2009). Managing Six Sigma Projects through the Integration of Six Sigma and Project Management Processes. International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage<\/em>, 5(2), 127-143.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Anantatmula V. (2008). Leadership Role in Making Effective Use of KM. The VINE: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems<\/em>, 38(4), 445-460.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Anantatmula V. and Kanungo S. (2008). Role of IT and KM in Improving Project Management Performance. The VINE: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems<\/em>, 38(3), 357-369.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Anantatmula V. (2008). Applying Project Management Concepts to Academic Planning: Undergraduate Degree as a Case Study. The Journal of Academic Administration in Higher Education<\/em>, Spring 2008, 4(1), 37-46.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Anantatmula V. (2008). Role of Technology in Project Manager Performance Model. Project Management Journal, 39(1), 34-48.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Anantatmula V. and Stankosky M. (2008). KM Criteria for Different Types of Organizations. International Journal of Knowledge and Learning<\/em>, 4(1), 18-35.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Han B and Anantatmula (2007). Knowledge Sharing in Large IT Organizations: A Case Study. The VINE: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems<\/em>, 37(4), 421-439.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Anantatmula V. (2007). Linking KM Effectiveness Attributes to Organizational Performance. The VINE: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems<\/em>, 37(2), 133-149.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Anantatmula V. and Kanungo S. (2007). Modeling Enablers for Successful KM Implementation HICSS40. 0-7695-2755-8\/07, IEEE Computer Society<\/em>.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Han B and Anantatmula V. (2006). Knowledge Management from Employees’ Perspective in IT organizations. HICSS39, IEEE Computer Society, 0-7695-2507-5\/06, IEEE Computer Society<\/em>, 1-9.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Anantatmula V. and Kanungo S. (2006). Structuring the Underlying Relations among the Knowledge Management Outcomes. Journal of Knowledge Management<\/em>, 10 (4), 25-42.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Anantatmula V. (2005, April-June). Outcomes of Knowledge Management Initiatives. International Journal of Knowledge Management<\/em>, 1(2), 50-67.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Anantatmula V. and Kanungo S. (2005). Role of IS and KM in Project Performance. IEMC2005, 0-7803-9139-X\/05, IEEE Computer Society<\/em>, 599-603.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Anantatmula V. and Kanungo S. (2005). Establishing and Structuring Criteria for Measuring Knowledge Management Efforts. 0-7695-2268-8\/05, IEEE Computer Society<\/em>, 1-11.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Other Publications <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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        •  Anantatmula V. (2002). Proposal for Integrated Education and Certification Program. Co-authored for the College of Performance Management, Project Management Institute (PMI): April 2002.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Anantatmula V. and Subramanian V. (1996). Fourteen Days or Fourteen Years: A Kidnapping Drama. A case study written under the guidance of Prof. Srinivas Rao. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Anantatmula V. (1995). Policy papers as contributing author: The World Bank Publications: 1994-95. <\/span>\n
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          • Sustainable Energy Development: Issues and Policies <\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
          • Integrating Energy and the Environment: Analytical Framework and Applications<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
          • Sustainable Water Development and Desalination: Analytical Framework and Policy<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
          • Information and technology for Sustainable Development: issues and Policy<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
          • Policy and Infrastructure for Information Technology in Developing Countries<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          •  Anantatmula V. (1991). Project Monitoring System for Indian Oil Corporation (Refineries and Pipelines Division). Technical Paper.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            Book Chapters<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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            • Anantatmula V. (2014). Managing Resources<\/em>. In Turner R. (Ed.). Gower Handbook of Project Management, 5th<\/sup> Hardback edition: ISBN: 9781472422965. Gower Publishing: Farnham, UK.<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Anantatmula V. (2010). Knowledge Management Success: Roles of Management and Leadership<\/em>. In Amant (Ed.) IT Outsourcing: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications. ISBN: 978-1-60566-770-6. IGI Global: Hershey, PA: 2010.<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Anantatmula V. and Thomas M. (2009). Global Projects: How to Manage Them Successfully<\/em>. In Ludwig et. al (Eds.) Advanced Project Management, Vol. 2. European Business School.<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Anantatmula V and Kanungo S. (2009). Strategies for Successful Implementation of KM.<\/em> In Jennex and Smolnik (Eds.) Strategies for Knowledge Management Success: Exploring Organizational Efficacy.<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Anantatmula V. (2009). Leadership Role in Making Effective Use of Knowledge Management<\/em>. In Green, Stankosky, and Vandergriff (Eds.). In Search of Knowledge Management: Pursuing Primary Principles. ISBN: 978-1-84950-673-1. Emerald Group Publishing, Bingley, UK: 2010.<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Anantatmula V. (2007). Knowledge Management Success: Roles of Management and Leadership.<\/em> In Sullivan (Ed). Strategic Knowledge Management in Multinational Organizations. ISBN: 13: 978-1-59904-630-3: Information Science Reference, Hershey, PA: 2007.<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Anantatmula V. (2007). Knowledge Management’s Impact on Organizational Performance.<\/em> In Jennex (Ed). Knowledge Management in Modern Organizations. ISBN: 1-59904-261-4: Information Science Reference, Hershey, PA: 2006.<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Anantatmula V. (2005). Knowledge Management Criteria<\/em>. In Stankosky (Ed) Creating the Discipline of Knowledge Management. ISBN: 0-7506-7878-X: Butterworth-Heinemann: 2005.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              Book Reviews<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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              • Moon Walking with Einstein<\/em>. Published in Asheville Citizen Times, 16 May 2011<\/span><\/li>\n
              • The Google Way<\/em>. Published in Asheville Citizen Times, 6 June 2010.<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Predictably Irrational<\/em>. Ashville Citizen Times, 16 December 2008.<\/span><\/li>\n
              • The Tipping Point<\/em>. In the VINE: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems, 2008: 38(2).<\/span><\/li>\n
              • How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinc<\/em> Published in Ashville Citizen Times, 27 November 2006.<\/span><\/li>\n
              • The World is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century<\/em>. Ashville Citizen Times, 20 March 2006.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                Funded Research<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                •  College of Business, Western Carolina University ($5000). Characteristics of project teams for traditional and agile projects: A comparative Study: <\/em>2016.<\/span><\/li>\n
                • College of Business, Western Carolina University ($5000)<\/span> Exploring Causal Relations Between Project Management Maturity and Project Success<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
                • PMI funded project ($41,000).<\/span> The Effects of Cultural Perspectives on Perceptions of IS\/IT Project Success and Failure – collaborative research by 6 researchers from different parts of the world.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                  Research in Progress<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                  • Influence of project maturity on project success. Submitted to the Engineering Management Journal<\/em>: <\/span>\n
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                    • Submitted: 15 October 2016.<\/span><\/li>\n
                    • Review completed and revision suggested: 10 January 2017.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                    • Characteristics of project teams for traditional and agile projects: A comparative Study.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                      Doctoral Dissertation<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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                      Criteria for Measuring Knowledge Management Efforts in Organizations<\/span><\/em>. UMI Dissertation Services<\/em>, 2004: Ref: 3123064.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                      • Ranked in the top 10 list of Best Selling Dissertations: 2005<\/span><\/li>\n
                      • Listed in the top 25 downloads in September 2013 (1331 downloads since 2010).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                        IEEE Digital Library Electronic Journal (peer-reviewed)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                        • Anantatmula V. and Kanungo S. (2007). Modeling Enablers for Successful KM Implementation HICSS40. 0-7695-2755-8\/07, IEEE Computer Society.<\/span><\/li>\n
                        • Han B and Anantatmula V. (2006). Knowledge Management from Employees’ Perspective in IT organizations. HICSS39, IEEE Computer Society, 0-7695-2507-5\/06, IEEE, 1-9.<\/span><\/li>\n
                        • Anantatmula V. and Kanungo S. (2005). Role of IS and KM in Project Performance. IEMC2005, 0-7803-9139-X\/05, IEEE Computer Society, 599-603<\/span><\/li>\n
                        • Anantatmula V. and Kanungo S. (2005). Establishing and Structuring Criteria for Measuring Knowledge Management Efforts.  HICSS38. 0-7695-2268-8\/05, IEEE Computer Society, 1-11.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                          Technical Paper (Special Feature; Non-refereed)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                          • Suprick J. and Anantatmula V. (2010). Project Managing Your Single Largest Investment: A Guide to Building Your Own Home.  Cost Engineering Journal<\/em>, 52(4), 17-23.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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