Integration Management

Question 1

What is the PMBOK definition of integration management?

Answer 1

The processes and activities needed to identify, define, combine, unify, and coordinate the processes and PM activities within the PM process groups (initiate, etc.)

Question 2

In the process chart, how do you know which activities make up the integration activity?

Answer 2

Basically look down the chart - all activities underneath it in the table (e.g., pm plan means plan scope, collect requirements, etc.)

Question 3

What are some of the outcomes of a project charter?

Answer 3

Formally authorizes a project or phase
Outlines objectives
Defines authority of the PM
Provides PM authority to put resources together
Establishes direct link between project and strategic objectives is the org, assures org commitment