Chapter 2 Flashcards
What is the purpose of a project life cycle?
-Life cycle provides basic framework for managing the project, project has a definite start and end
-They have the following structure; starting the project, organizing and preparing, carrying out the project work, closing the project
What are Project phases?
Project phases are divisions within a project when extra control is required, can sometime overlap
What is Project Governance?
-Provides consistent method of controlling a project to ensure its success (project management framework and consistency), helps determine best method of carrying out the project
What are the three types of phase to phase relationships?
-Sequential relationships
-Overlapping relationships
-Iterative (one phase is planned at a time)
What are stakeholders?
-Stakeholders are persons or organizations who are actively involved in the project or whose interests may be positively or negatively affected by the performance or completion of the project
When is it best to identify stakeholders?
-It is best to identify stakeholders early on to prevent increased costs and delays in the future. Identifying stakeholders can be difficult and lengthy
Name 4 examples of stakeholders?
-Project manager
-Project management office
-Sponsor
-Customer/users
What is the typical organization structure shaped as?
A pyramid
Describe organizational cultures and styles
-Also known as cultural norms
-Organizations have unique cultures as seen in; shared visions/values, policies/methods/procedures, view of authority relationships, work ethic and hours
What are organizational process assets?
-Any or all process related assets from anywhere within an organization that may influence the projects success. Responsibility of project team members to update.
-Assets may include; completed schedules, risk data, and earned value data
