Project Management (Chap 1)

Question 1

Managing a project is quite different from
managing a “steady-state” organization. A
project has a distinct beginning and end,
whereas steady-state organizations ___________. Examples of the latter are
hospitals and massproduction factories.

Answer 1

run continuously

Question 2

The construction industry provides
essential infrastructure, especially in
developing countries. _____________ is crucial to avoid wasting
resources and ensure projects meet their goals, benefiting both society and the economy.

Answer 2

Efficient construction
management

Question 3

MANAGERIAL CYCLE

Answer 3

Planning ←→ Execution ←→ Controlling ←→ Planning

Question 4

1- SET OBJECTIVES
2- SURVEY RESOURCES
3- FORM STRATEGY

Answer 4

PLANNING

Question 5

1-ALLOCATING RESOURCES
2-GUIDE EXECUTION
3-COORDINATE EFFORT

Answer 5

EXECUTION

Question 6

1- MEASURE ACHIEVEMENTS
AGAINST GOALS
2-REPORT
3- RESOLVE

Answer 6

CONTROLLING

Question 7

The _______ may be an individual, such as
someone wishing to build a house. The word
is more generally used for the organization
which needs the end product and has the
authority (and the money) to order and
approve it. For government projects, the
______ is usually a ministry or department.

Answer 7

CLIENT

Question 8

In many respects the ______ are the most important party, yet often they are the most neglected. They are the people who must operate and maintain the facilities which have been provided. Although the same organization may be both client and _____, the individuals involved may be different.

Answer 8

USERS

Question 9

ARCHITECT, CIVIL ENGINEERS, ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERS are examples of

Answer 9

DESIGNERS

Question 10

These are the people who undertake
the physical construction, who in many
caseswill be private contractors. Some
ministries have their own labour forces
and works carried out in this way is said
to be done by “direct labour”, or “force
account”. For simplicity the word
“contractor” is used and is deemed to
include all organisations which actually
build.

Answer 10

THE EXECUTOR

Question 11

All buildings must fulfil statutory
requirements regarding
construction standards and safety.
For example, roofs must be able to
withstand specified wind loadings
and fire requlations must be
observed.

Answer 11

PUBLIC AUTHORITIES AND AGENCIES