Module 1 Definitions Flashcards
Scope Verification
Describes the process to verify that the deliverable matches what the scope promised to create.
Scope Creep
Describes small, unauthorized changed to the project scope.
Decomposition
Describes the creation of the work breakdown structure.
Legal Requirement Change
Refers to a law or mandated regulation that has been created that forced a project to happen.
Organizational Need
Typically refers to a project to behoove the performance of the organization.
Project Integration Management
Focuses on the coordination of all components of project management. Include the development of the project Charter.
Program
A collection of related projects managed and coordinated to gain a higher level of control.
Functional Structure
Organization Arranged by Function, such as sales, marketing, finance, and IT.
Matrix Structure
Uses resources from around the organization and the project manager has a low level of authority.
Management By Projects
Project Managers have highest level of authority. May be called projectized organization.
Project Portfolio Management
Process of choosing and prioritizing projects within an organization.
Project Management Office
Supports the project manager through templates, standardized policies and software.
ISO Programs
Describes a certified method of completing work the same exact way over and over.
Progressive Elaboration
Describes the development that happens in incremental steps. Most common is Project Scope.
Project Integration Management
Focuses on the coordination of all components of project management, includes the development of the project charter.
Project Scope Management
Focuses on the creation and control of the project scope.
Cost Management
It’s role is to manage, control, and respond to financial concerns within the project.
Project Communications Management
Focuses on who needs what information, when it is needed, and in what modality.
Cultural and Social Environment
Describes the demographic, education, and ethical environment.
Physical Environment
Is concerned with the ecology and geography affected by the project.
Interpersonal Skills
Sometimes called soft skills, are about inspiring, leading, and directing the project team and people to do what’s required of them.
Risk Mitigation
Describes when a project manager takes measures to reduce or eliminate risks.
Management by Projects
Describes a company that operates through projects.
Procurement Management Plan
Document that explains how project procurement takes place.
