Comparative Analysis of PMBOK Guide 7th Edition and ISO 21500:2021 in the Context of Global Project Management Standards

Murat Aydın

doi:10.30785/mbud.1661373

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Küresel Proje Yönetimi Standartları Kapsamında PMBOK Kılavuzu 7. Baskı ile ISO 21500:2021’in Karşılaştırmalı Analizi

Abstract

Proje yönetimi bir disiplin olarak gelişmeye devam ederken, kuruluşlar verimliliği artırmak ve stratejik hedeflerine ulaşmak için giderek daha fazla uluslararası standartlara yönelmektedir. Bu çalışma, küresel düzeyde tanınan iki proje yönetimi standardı olan PMBOK Kılavuzu 7. Baskı ile ISO 21500:2021’in karşılaştırmalı analizini sunmaktadır. Araştırma kapsamında, her iki standardın tanımları, yapısal çerçeveleri, sınırlılıkları, süreç grupları ve bilgi alanları incelenmiştir. Yapılandırılmış bir karşılaştırmalı metodoloji kullanılarak temel benzerlikler ve farklılıklar ortaya konulmuş, mevcut literatürdeki önemli bir boşluk ele alınmıştır. Çalışma, araştırma amacını ortaya koymakta, standartlara genel bir bakış sunmakta, yöntemi açıklamakta ve bulguları beş temel boyut üzerinden değerlendirmektedir. Ayrıca, etkin proje yönetimi uygulamaları için pratik öneriler ve içgörüler sunarak hem akademik hem de profesyonel kitlelere katkı sağlamaktadır. Bu çalışma, PMBOK Guide 7. Baskı ile ISO 21500:2021’in doğrudan karşılaştırmalı analizini sunan ilk akademik araştırma olarak literatüre özgün bir katkı yapmakta; bu standartların küresel proje yönetimi uygulamalarındaki pratik yansımalarını netleştirmekte ve tamamlayıcı kullanımının proje yönetimi uygulamalarını güçlendirebileceğini göstermektedir.

Keywords

PMBOK kılavuzu 7. baskı, proje yönetimi bilgi birikimi, ISO 21500:2021, karşılaştırmalı analiz, proje yönetimi

Comparative Analysis of PMBOK Guide 7th Edition and ISO 21500:2021 in the Context of Global Project Management Standards

Abstract

As project management continues to evolve as a discipline, organizations increasingly turn to international standards to enhance efficiency and achieve strategic objectives. This study presents a comparative analysis of two globally recognized project management standards: the PMBOK Guide 7th Edition and ISO 21500:2021. The research examines definitions, structural frameworks, limitations, process groups, and knowledge areas within both standards. Using a structured comparative methodology, the study identifies key similarities and differences, addressing a notable gap in the existing literature. It outlines the research aim, provides an overview of the standards, explains the methodology, and evaluates findings across five core dimensions. Furthermore, it offers practical recommendations and insights for effective project management practices, contributing value to both academic and professional audiences. This study makes a unique contribution to the literature as the first academic research to present a direct comparative analysis of the PMBOK Guide 7th Edition and ISO 21500:2021; it clarifies the practical implications of these standards in global project management practices and demonstrates that their complementary use can strengthen project management practices.

Keywords

The PMBOK guide 7th edition, the project management body of knowledge, The ISO 21500:2021, comparative analysis, project management

Ethical Statement

This study adheres to national and international standards of research and publication ethics. Ethics committee approval was not required for the scope of this research. AI-assisted language editing tools were used exclusively to enhance clarity and ensure alignment with academic conventions. These tools played no role in the research design, data analysis, or intellectual interpretation. All academic contributions and insights presented in this study are the result of the author’s original scholarly work.

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Project and Production Management, Building Construction Management and Project Planning

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Murat Aydın ^*
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December 27, 2025

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Aydın, M. (2025). Comparative Analysis of PMBOK Guide 7th Edition and ISO 21500:2021 in the Context of Global Project Management Standards. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications, 10(2), 1062-1080. https://doi.org/10.30785/mbud.1661373

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1.Aydın M. Comparative Analysis of PMBOK Guide 7th Edition and ISO 21500:2021 in the Context of Global Project Management Standards. JASA. 2025;10(2):1062-1080. doi:10.30785/mbud.1661373

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Aydın, Murat. 2025. “Comparative Analysis of PMBOK Guide 7th Edition and ISO 21500:2021 in the Context of Global Project Management Standards”. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications 10 (2): 1062-80. https://doi.org/10.30785/mbud.1661373.

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Aydın M (December 1, 2025) Comparative Analysis of PMBOK Guide 7th Edition and ISO 21500:2021 in the Context of Global Project Management Standards. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications 10 2 1062–1080.

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[1]M. Aydın, “Comparative Analysis of PMBOK Guide 7th Edition and ISO 21500:2021 in the Context of Global Project Management Standards”, JASA, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 1062–1080, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.30785/mbud.1661373.

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Aydın, Murat. “Comparative Analysis of PMBOK Guide 7th Edition and ISO 21500:2021 in the Context of Global Project Management Standards”. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications 10/2 (December 1, 2025): 1062-1080. https://doi.org/10.30785/mbud.1661373.

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1.Aydın M. Comparative Analysis of PMBOK Guide 7th Edition and ISO 21500:2021 in the Context of Global Project Management Standards. JASA. 2025;10:1062–1080.

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Aydın, Murat. “Comparative Analysis of PMBOK Guide 7th Edition and ISO 21500:2021 in the Context of Global Project Management Standards”. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications, vol. 10, no. 2, Dec. 2025, pp. 1062-80, doi:10.30785/mbud.1661373.

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1.Murat Aydın. Comparative Analysis of PMBOK Guide 7th Edition and ISO 21500:2021 in the Context of Global Project Management Standards. JASA. 2025 Dec. 1;10(2):1062-80. doi:10.30785/mbud.1661373

Comparative Analysis of PMBOK Guide 7th Edition and ISO 21500:2021 in the Context of Global Project Management Standards

Küresel Proje Yönetimi Standartları Kapsamında PMBOK Kılavuzu 7. Baskı ile ISO 21500:2021’in Karşılaştırmalı Analizi

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