Project management: Research and studies at the faculty of economics and management of kaunas university of technology

Abstract

The article summarizes the results of theoretical and empirical studies in the sphere of the project preparation and realization processes by focusing on the contribution of the researchers, educators and staff of the Faculty of Economics and Management and Project Management Center of Kaunas University of Technology to the development of this relevant sphere of management. The article distinguishes the following basic aspects: Consistent patterns of environmental changes effecting projects, effect of the business intellige on changes, development of science and technologies and project realization. Cost reduction factors in project realization processes, the effect of the accumulated project value on its realization, the effect of electronic services on the project realization costs. Human resources, their competence development with the help of projects. The article includes conclusions and suggestions with regard to the development of research projects and studies within the basis of cooperation with the European Union and world universities.