IT Project Methodology and Project Life Cycle

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Which of the following is NOT a part of the systems approach described in the text?

Systems philosophy

Systems analysis

Project management (correct)

Systems management

Which of the following organizational structures allows personnel to report to two or more bosses?

Functional

Matrix (correct)

Weak matrix

Project

Which of the following characteristics of organizational culture is most important for successful project work according to the text?

Group emphasis

Means-ends orientation

Member identity (correct)

Risk tolerance

What is the key reason the text states that organizational issues are often the most difficult part of working on and managing projects?

Project managers lack understanding of people and organizations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a systems approach to management and problem-solving?

To take a holistic and analytical view of problems Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Information Technology Project Methodology (ITPM)?

To provide a strategic-level plan for managing and controlling the project Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the ITPM methodology?

It must be flexible and include only industry-standard "best practices" Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the project life cycle?

To define the logical stages or phases that map the life of a project from its beginning to delivery Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of project phase exits, stage gates, and kill points?

To allow the organization to evaluate project performance and take immediate action to correct errors or problems Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of fast tracking in project management?

To reduce the project schedule by overlapping phases Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for project managers to identify and manage relationships with all stakeholders?

To ensure stakeholder needs and expectations are met Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Traditional (e.g., Waterfall) from Agile (e.g., XPM, SCRUM) in the context of ITPM methodology?

The level of flexibility in adapting to changing requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Project Life Cycle in IT development?

To collect logical stages that map out the life of a project Signup and view all the answers

Why should fast tracking be done cautiously in project management?

To reduce the chances of unacceptable risks Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic organizational structures described?

Hierarchical structure Signup and view all the answers

In the context of organizational culture, what does the characteristic 'means-ends orientation' refer to?

The degree to which management views the organizational processes as a means to an end Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the systems approach is NOT true according to the text?

Systems management only addresses technological issues before making changes to systems Signup and view all the answers

In the context of organizational structures, what is a key characteristic of a strong matrix structure?

Personnel have a primary obligation to their project manager Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key reason for project managers to develop a better understanding of organizations and people?

To better assess the technical feasibility of projects Signup and view all the answers