Questions and Answers
Successful project managers must understand constraints to deliver successful ______.
projects
To achieve stakeholder satisfaction, project managers must ______ competing constraints.
manage
Project managers are expected to deliver projects that create ______ for the organization.
value
Project managers must balance constraints and make ______ to deliver results.
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Technical project management requires knowledge and skills related to specific ______ of the project.
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In ______ management, accountability is usually assigned to one individual.
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A ______ charter provides approval for the project manager to form a project team.
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In ______ management, project management activities are shared among a project management team.
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Effective ______ skills are essential for guiding, motivating, and directing a team.
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Knowledge of the ______ and operations of the organization helps to deliver better project performance.
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Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet the project ______.
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The three primary project constraints are scope, schedule, and ______.
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In project management, ______ refers to the work performed to deliver a product or service.
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The ______ is the time available to produce the project deliverables.
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Effective ______ skills are crucial for guiding teams and ensuring project success.
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Stakeholder ______ is essential for engaging relevant parties and gaining support for the project.
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Technical project management involves the application of ______ knowledge to ensure project feasibility and efficiency.
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Strategic management focuses on aligning project goals with the overall ______ objectives of the organization.
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Study Notes
Company Policies and Government Regulations
- Company policies encompass overtime working, health and safety regulations, vacation time.
- Government policies address working hours, health, and travel benefits.
- Laws govern intellectual properties, data privacy, and security.
- Company rules dictate the utilization of resources, including personnel and facilities.
Responsibilities of a Project Manager
- Expected to deliver projects that create organizational value.
- Must understand constraints to successfully manage project delivery.
- Maintain stakeholder satisfaction while managing competing demands.
- Balance constraints and make trade-offs to achieve project results.
Skills and Expertise of a Project Manager
- Technical Project Management: Knowledge and skills specific to project domains such as IT, healthcare, or construction.
- Leadership: Ability to guide, motivate, and direct a team towards goal achievement.
- Strategic and Business Management: Expertise in industry operations to enhance project performance.
Management and Leadership Approaches
- Centralized Management: Activities and accountability reside with one individual; project charter authorizes the project manager to form the project team.
- Distributed Management: Accountability is shared among project team members; facilitates collaboration and communication.
Project Management Overview
- Defined as the successful management of projects to achieve defined objectives.
- Involves the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to meet project requirements.
- PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) outlines the essential knowledge within project management.
Project Constraints
- Scope: Refers to the work needed to deliver a product/service/result with specific features.
- Schedule: Represents the time allocated for project deliverables.
- Resources: Includes personnel, budget, and materials essential for project completion.
- Quality: Indicates how well inherent characteristics of a product meet requirements.
Mini-Hospital Project Case Study
- Project involves constructing a mini-hospital at Dubai Men’s College with necessary medical equipment for emergencies.
- Scope: Building facilities and providing essential medical equipment.
- Schedule Constraint: Duration set at 1.5 years with a budget of 3 million Dhs.
- Employees must have access to computing and comfort facilities as part of requirements.
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Explore the key company policies regarding overtime, health and safety regulations, and vacation time in this quiz. Additionally, review government policies on working hours and benefits, and understand laws relating to intellectual properties and data security. This materials support flipped learning and classroom discussions.
