Mechanical Engineering: Needs Identification & Project Management

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What is the primary focus of a project manager in the initiation process?

Developing a project budget

Creating a project schedule

Understanding client expectations (correct)

Defining project scope

What is the primary benefit of a projectized organisation?

Enhanced communication among team members

Improved resource allocation (correct)

Increased flexibility in project management

Faster project delivery

Which of the following is a characteristic of a functional organisation?

There is a clear hierarchy of authority (correct)

Project teams are self-organising

Functional managers have limited authority over projects

Project managers have complete authority over projects

What is the primary goal of project integration management?

To coordinate all aspects of the project Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a project management tool?

Gantt chart Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a projectized organisation and a functional organisation?

The level of authority given to project managers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of identifying stakeholders in a project?

To understand their interests, involvement, and impact on project success Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the economic selection criteria for project selection?

Maximizing profits of the company Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a project manager to understand why a project was selected?

To align the team toward justifying the choice made by senior management Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a way to fund a project?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of identifying all people or organizations impacted by the project?

Identify Stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a project charter?

To authorize the project manager to start the project Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important outcome of a project?

To add value to the organization Signup and view all the answers

Which process is responsible for developing a document that formally authorizes a project or a phase?

Develop Project Charter Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a project charter?

To authorize the project or a phase Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a process in the Project Integration Management knowledge area?

Direct and Manage Project Work Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Project Time Management knowledge area?

To develop the project schedule Signup and view all the answers

Which type of organization is characterized by a dedicated project manager and a team that is fully assigned to the project?

Projectized organization Signup and view all the answers