Classification, Characteristics, and Differences Flashcards
What are the two main categories of projects based on goals?
Defensive projects and aggressive projects.
Define a defensive project.
A project aimed at stabilizing and sustaining the current business situation.
Define an aggressive project.
A project aimed at entering new business areas or future opportunities.
What are the three classifications of projects based on urgency?
Normal projects, brash projects, and disaster projects.
What distinguishes a national project from an international project?
National projects occur within one country, while international projects involve collaboration between countries.
What is an industrial project?
A project undertaken for commercialization and profit, such as manufacturing.
What is a non-industrial project?
A project focused on social welfare, such as building a canal or agricultural development.
What defines technology-based projects?
Projects that either use proven technologies or involve high-tech innovations like space exploration.
How are projects classified based on size?
Into small, medium, and large-scale projects, typically defined by investment size or capacity.
What are joint sector projects?
Projects undertaken in partnership between government and private entities, such as metro trains or IT parks.
What is a diversification project?
A project that moves an organization away from its core business into a new area.
Explain a rehabilitation project.
A project aimed at reviving a loss-making company or venture.
What is a plant relocation project?
A project involving the transfer of a plant from one location to another.
How does a program differ from a project in terms of structure?
A project is well-defined with a charter, while a program is a collection of related projects.
What is the key difference between project outputs and program outcomes?
Project outputs are tangible deliverables, while program outcomes are broader and often intangible.
