fundementals

Question 1

what is a project

Answer 1

unique
complex
once off
non routine

Question 2

different types of projects

Answer 2

projects
programs
megaprojects
portfolios

Question 3

characteristics of a project

Answer 3

1.definable and measurable objectives
2.have a customer
3.carried out via a set of interdependent tasks
4. have a definite start and finish date
5. a project is once off

Question 4

stages of a project

Answer 4

initiate and define
planning
execution
delivering and closing

Question 5

4 managerial activities in project management

Answer 5

planning:thinking about the activities needed to produce outcomes
leading: motivating , encouraging and inspiring ind to perform at greater productivity
organizing;
control:evaluate outcomes against goals and make corrections if it does not add up

Question 6

project management constraints

Answer 6

scope: what work will be done and what does stakeholders expect from the project
time.
cost.amount customer agreed to pay.
quality:
risk: uncertain events that will have a impact on the project
resources.
customer satisfaction.
stakeholders.

Question 7

what is project management

Answer 7

the process of applying knoknowledge of motivating , leading , controlling and planning of project tasks or activities in a effective and efficient way

Question 8

reasons for project failure

Answer 8

poor relationship to companies strategic priorities.
lack of feasibility.poor estimation of cost.
project objectives and outcomes are not clearly articulated.
inadequate governance.
poor or no stakeholders engagement.
risks not clearly investigated.
poor change management.

Question 9

integration management

Answer 9

coordination between different aspects of a project.
coordinating different processes and activities that make up a project.
integration of different management skills such as hard and soft skills
aligning project objectives with overall strategic objectives of the organization.