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Match the potential factors that could affect project completion with their corresponding descriptions:
Match the potential factors that could affect project completion with their corresponding descriptions:
Availability of resources = The accessibility of necessary tools and personnel Technology breakdown = Failure of essential equipment or software Sickness or injury = Health-related issues affecting team members Unforeseen priorities = Unexpected personal commitments influencing work
Match the terms related to project planning with their definitions:
Match the terms related to project planning with their definitions:
Contingency planning = Preparing for unexpected situations Duty of care = Responsibility to ensure safety at the workplace Organisational requirements = Standards set by a company for project contributions Project disruption = Interference that delays project progress
Match the types of emergencies that could impact a project with their examples:
Match the types of emergencies that could impact a project with their examples:
Extreme weather events = Hurricanes or floods affecting project site Break-ins = Theft of tools or resources from the site Equipment breakdowns = Malfunction of crucial machinery Personal priorities = Family emergencies causing absence from work
Match the concepts of project management with their implications:
Match the concepts of project management with their implications:
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Match the situations that could require additional plans with their consequences:
Match the situations that could require additional plans with their consequences:
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Match the skills or qualities of an experienced project manager with their relevance:
Match the skills or qualities of an experienced project manager with their relevance:
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Match the descriptions of project management aspects with their roles:
Match the descriptions of project management aspects with their roles:
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Match the terms related to workplace safety with their descriptions:
Match the terms related to workplace safety with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Contingency Planning
- During project planning, identify potential issues that could hinder completion of tasks, activities, and the overall project
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Possible risk factors:
- Resource and equipment availability
- Technology and equipment malfunctions
- Emergencies (fires, extreme weather, break-ins)
- Illness or injury
- Unforeseen personal priorities
- Funding shortage or unavailability
- Delays in completing tasks that impact subsequent tasks
- Create contingency plans to address these issues.
- The more tasks a project has, the higher the risk of problems and the more important contingency planning becomes.
- Examples of contingency plans:
- Keeping a spare PC for equipment problems
- Having a backup freelancer or contractor in case of unavailability
Organisational and Regulatory Requirements
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Organisational Requirements: Guidelines set by a company for employees, freelancers, and contractors.
- Focus on contributing to project success
- Includes quality of work, expected ethics, following company policies and procedures
- Duty of Care: Understanding and complying with workplace health and safety regulations.
- Confidentiality and Privacy: Respecting and upholding confidentiality and privacy requirements.
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Regulatory Requirements:
- Anti-discrimination
- Defamation and slander
- Copyright and plagiarism
- Environmental policies and procedures
- Workplace industrial relations laws
- Workplace health and safety
- Organisational requirements often include or refer to company policies and procedures.
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Description
This quiz focuses on key aspects of contingency planning in project management. It covers potential risks and provides examples of effective contingency plans. Learn how to prepare for unforeseen events that could hinder project success.