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Value Engineering Theory
Lecture Outline and Reading Supplement
by Donald E. Parker
Table of Contents:
Section 1 -- Supplemental Reading
Part 1. History, application and definition
Part 2. Aesthetics and worth
Part 3. Beginning a value study
Part 4. Group dynamics and human relations
Part 5. FAST diagramming
Part 6. Creativity
Part 7. Judging ideas
Part 8. Complementary techniques
Part 9. Cost control and cost models
Part 10. Life cycle costing
Part 11. Implementation strategies
Section 2 -- Lecture outlines and assignments
Lecture 1. Introduction to Value Concepts and Theory
Lecture 2. Function-Cost-Worth
Lecture 3. Conducting a Value Study
Lecture 4. FAST Diagramming
Lecture 5. Being Creative
Lecture 6. Judging Ideas
Lecture 7. VE versus Quality, Performance and Other Disciplines
Lecture 8. Cost Control Theory
Lecture 9. Life Cycle Cost Theory
Lecture 10. Strategies for Implementation
Lecture 11. Organizing for Performing Value Work
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