Describes the development of a new word processing software package, Microsoft Word for Windows. The main focus is the development process should be improved to reduce the schedule slips and cost overruns. Some of the issues raised are:. Using Graphics in managing development projects, cross-functional communication, program management, and the differences between hardware and software "Hide
by Marco Iansiti, Geoffrey K. Gill Source: Harvard Business School 20 pages. Publication Date: November 1, 1990. Prod. #: 691033-PDF-ENG
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