IEEE Std 1490™-2003 Adoption of PMI StandardA Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge -Description
Abstract: The subset of the Project Management Body of Knowledge
that is generally accepted is identified and described in this guide.
Generally accepted means that the knowledge and practices described
are applicable to most projects most of the time, and that there
is widespread consensus about their value and usefulness. It does
not mean that the knowledge and practices should be applied uniformly
to all projects without considering whether they are appropriate.
Keywords: body of knowledge, project, project management