[6] identified project manage¬ment research published in articles, papers, dissertations, and government research reports since 1960. They found that emphasis moved from development and use of automated project management software and tools to risk management and earned value management and then to human resource aspects. They also determined that research focus moved from large government defense projects to commercial applications in construction, information systems, and new product development. They concluded that project management has extensive current opportunities and a bright future.