Basics of PM Flashcards
1
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Why Project Management?
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- It is a big part of the field of activities engineers can apply their knowledge
- PM reduces the time and costs needed to finish a project .
2
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Characteristics of projects
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- Unique procedure
- Complex structure
- defined goal
- time limitation
- someone responsible for the project
3
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Characteristics of processes in a project
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- indicate the actual flow in the project
- describe the planning and implementation procedure of a project.
4
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Characteristics of products
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- entrepreneurial activities
- designed in a value creation process
- utilizable on the market
5
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Definition of PM
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Project Management is the application of knowledge,
skills, tools and techniques to project activities to
meet project requirements.
6
Q
Objects suitable for PM
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• new products / product developments • development of new distribution channels • shareholdings / mergers • innovations • tasks that cannot be solved by one department alone • not everyday tasks
7
Q
Objects not suitable for PM
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- basic research
- assembly line production
- service provision
- individual activities
8
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Elements of a functional PM
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- Quality management
- Project planning
- Project controlling
- Project development/ realization
- Project definition
- Project documentation
- Project steering
9
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Targets of PM
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- Quality; Costs; Time (Targets affect each other )
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10
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Projects are classified and evaluated according to what criteria?
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- Project objectives (urgency, importance, motivation)
- Quality claim (performance, function)
- Size (investment volume, physical size)
- Degree of complexity (special disciplines, participants)
- Degree of innovation (pioneer, routine)
- Resource requirements (capital, material, personnel)
- Realization risk (safety, costs, consequences)
