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?

    <p>To coordinate all aspects of the project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a project management tool?

    <p>Gantt chart</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The level of authority given to project managers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Maximizing profits of the company</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Identify Stakeholders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a project charter?

    <p>To authorize the project manager to start the project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important outcome of a project?

    <p>To add value to the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Develop Project Charter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a project charter?

    <p>To authorize the project or a phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Direct and Manage Project Work</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To develop the project schedule</p> 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?

    <p>Projectized organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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