Question Paper: Define a project. What are the characteristics which help differentiate projects from other functions carried out in the daily operations of the organization? What is the role of the Project Manager? 3. Why is the implementation of projects important to strategic planning and the project manager? Strategic plans are implemented primarily through projectse.g.‚ a new product‚ a new information system‚ a new plant for a new product. The project manager is the key person
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Chapter 1: 1. Define a project. What are five characteristics that help differentiate projects from other functions carried out in the daily operations of the organization? A project is a complex‚ no routine‚ off-time effort limited by time‚ budget‚ resources‚ and performance specifications designed to meet customer needs • An established objective • A defined life span with a beginning and an end • Involvement of several departments • Doing something unique • Time‚ cost ‚ and performance
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5 EffEctivE managEmEnt What’s ahead Management roles Management styles Effective management Management skills © Gillian Somers‚ Julie Cain‚ Megan Jeffery 2011 ISBN 978-1-107-63549-4 Photocopying is restricted under law and this material must not be transferred to another party. Cambridge University Press Key Knowledge Students will learn the following about the internal environment of largescale organisations: – – – – – – – – key management roles
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1.1 Structural Strategy 1. No proper project structure - this made the execution and management of the project very ineffective. 2. Project over budget – The project estimated cost overrun of atleast 20% 3. Poor leadership/no leadership commitment - the customer requested the Divisional GM and his team to present the status of the project. However the DGM instructed Reichart to go with any other 3 or 4 functional managers 4. No Balanced Scorecard with critical success factors‚ including continuous
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ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY‚ ISLAMABAD (Department of Business Administration) PROJECT MANAGEMENT (5539) CHECKLIST SEMESTER: SPRING‚ 2011 This packet comprises the following material: 1. Text Books (Two) 2. Course Outlines 3. Assignment No. 1‚ 2 4. Assignment Forms ( 2 sets ) In this packet‚ if you find anything missing out of the above mentioned material‚ please contact at the address given below: Mailing Officer Services Block No
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gross domestic product on projects every year. Ans: 25% Because a project requires resources‚ often from various areas‚ many projects cross ____ or other boundaries to achieve their unique purposes. Ans: departmental The limitations of scope‚ time‚ and cost goals are sometimes referred to as the ____. Ans: triple constraint In the example of the project of building a house‚ the project sponsors would be the potential ____. Ans: new homeowners Project ____ management involves defining and
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PROBLEM 1 Project? 1. Unique purpose 2. Life span 3. Uncertainty 4. Primary customer 5. Resources 6. Developed using progressive elaboration Project Life Cycle [pic] Key Project Constraints 1. Scope – objective of project 2. Time - Deadline 3. Cost - Budget 4. Quality – Extent of satisfaction Project Stakeholders Individuals or groups in the organization who have an interest in‚ or will be affected by‚ the project result. E.g. Organiser
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Project Management Name Teacher Class Date Abstract In human resources at some point in time a company may change its processes of how things have been done‚ add a new policy‚ or implement a new type of software. This paper will discuss a company considering replacing its internal payroll system with a payroll outsourcing service. It will demonstrate certain risks are associated with the change and how to minimize them. The writer will also Compare the advantages and disadvantages of using a Gantt
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PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide by Joseph Phillips ISBN:0072230622 McGraw-Hill © 2004 (588 pages) This book shows you not only what‚ but how to study for the PMP exam. With 100% complete coverage of all exam objectives and simulated questions‚ this guide covers project initiation‚ scope management‚ quality assurance‚ and more. CD Content Table of Contents PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide Introduction Part I - Project Initiation Ch apt - Introducing Project Management
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Chapter 7 – Discussion Questions – 1‚4‚6‚7 page 284 1. Discuss why many information technology professionals may overlook project cost management and how this might affect completing projects within budget. Information technology professionals do not understand basic accounting and finance principles to be able to do a net present value analysis return on investment and payback analysis. It should also be considered that new technologies or software development expenses are very inaccurate
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