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Which industry primarily focused on project management until the 1980s?
Which industry primarily focused on project management until the 1980s?
- Military (correct)
- Healthcare
- Technology
- Finance
What is the main purpose of project management today?
What is the main purpose of project management today?
- Managing projects in every industry and country (correct)
- Providing schedule and resource data
- Focusing on the military, computer, and construction industries
- Renewing interest in project management
What is the Week Learning Outcome for this course?
What is the Week Learning Outcome for this course?
- Describe the roles of project managers
- Identify varying tools and techniques used for project management
- Define what a project is (correct)
- Discuss the differences between project management and project portfolio management
What does project portfolio management involve?
What does project portfolio management involve?
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What is the role of the project manager?
What is the role of the project manager?
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Which approach do project managers need to use in order to operate projects within the context of the organization?
Which approach do project managers need to use in order to operate projects within the context of the organization?
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What is the purpose of using project and life-cycle phases?
What is the purpose of using project and life-cycle phases?
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What are the ten characteristics of an organization's culture and how do they affect project management?
What are the ten characteristics of an organization's culture and how do they affect project management?
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What is the nature of IT projects?
What is the nature of IT projects?
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What recent trends affect IT project management?
What recent trends affect IT project management?
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