Managing In-House Project Teams

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What should the architect consider when choosing a project management solution?

The size of the firm

The cost of the solution

The accessibility of the solution

All of the above (correct)

Which organization developed the project management body of knowledge?

Project Management Institute (correct)

Project Management Body

Project Management Discipline

Project Management Service Providers

What are the fundamental elements of managing projects?

Scope, schedule, cost, and quality (correct)

Human resources, technology systems, and quality management

Infrastructure, communications, and workflow

Design, building technology, and document production

What is the role of the project architect in a design project?

Combining the strengths of a project manager and a designer Signup and view all the answers

What has led to a rise of consulting firms specializing in project management services delivery?

Increased expectations of project management services Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a benefit that may be included in the architect’s business case?

Stronger footholds in existing markets Signup and view all the answers

Who are some of the sources from which requirements may come for an architectural project?

Building users Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the project requirements that are included in the project scope?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the term 'project' in the context of design and construction?

A program of interrelated undertakings managed by different organizations Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial for an architect in delivering professional services?

Understanding the relationships between multiple individual projects Signup and view all the answers

Why is clarity important in managing the program of related projects?

To avoid misunderstandings of scope and responsibility Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a firm's project management methodology from a project management standard?

The firm's unique approach to meeting client needs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key factor in achieving both architectural and financial objectives in a project?

Identifying the manpower and skills required Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a standardized agreement, such as the Canadian Standard for Contract for Architectural Services, in a project?

To understand the scope and limitations of the consulting services Signup and view all the answers

What does project scope management involve?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What does the client's business case in a project document?

The resources, financial and otherwise, that the organization is prepared to invest Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a responsibility of the project architect/project manager?

Managing and coordinating the work and communications for the entire project organization Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of virtual teams in design project organizations?

Increased project costs Signup and view all the answers

When might a co-located team be formed in a design project organization?

When a project's complexity, scale or risk warrant it Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement for the project architect to effectively lead a virtual team?

Leadership and interpersonal skills Signup and view all the answers

What is the traditional approach to managing the design project based on?

Predictive project management Signup and view all the answers

What are the challenges to the traditional approach of predictive project management?

Multiple design-construction project delivery methods Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential risk associated with change in scope or quality in project management?

Decreased profitability and client satisfaction Signup and view all the answers