This subject is more related to development approaches (such as software development or engineering development) than pure project management, but is essential to good project delivery. A few specific references are:
The Definitive Guide to Project Management (Financial Times Prentice Hall) by Sebastian Nokes et al., 2003, Chapters 10 11.
The Project Workout (Financial Times Prentice Hall) by Robert Buttrick, 2nd edn, 2003, Chapters 8 11, 27.