Project Environment and General Management Quiz

Study Notes

Project Environment

A project is implemented in a social, economic, and environmental context, affecting people and being affected by them.
The project is influenced by cultural, social, economic, demographic, educational, ethical, ethnic, religious, international, and political factors.

Project Management

General Management involves planning, organizing, staffing, executing, and controlling.
Interpersonal skills are essential for a project manager, including:
- Effective Communication: exchange of information
- Influencing the organization: getting things done
- Leadership: developing mission, vision, and strategy, motivating people to achieve
- Motivation: energizing people

Project Management Office

A Project Management Office (PMO) is an organizational unit that centralizes and coordinates the management of projects under its domain.
PMO can also be referred to as a Program Management Office, Project Office, or Program Office.

Project Life Cycle

A Project Life Cycle (PLC) divides a project into phases to provide better management control.
PLC defines the phases that connect the beginning of the project to its end.
Technical Transfer or Handoff occurs during the transition from one phase to another within PLC.

Characteristics of Project Phases

Each phase is characterized by the completion and approval of one or more deliverables.
Deliverables are measurable, verifiable work products, such as specifications, feasibility studies, or detailed design documents.

Project Management Context

Project Management Context includes program management, portfolio management, and project management office.
Programs are groups of related projects managed in a coordinated way.
Portfolios are collections of projects or programs grouped together.

Project Stakeholders

Project stakeholders are individuals or organizations actively involved in the project.
Stakeholders can be categorized into:
- Positive stakeholders: those who benefit from a successful outcome
- Negative stakeholders: those who see negative outcomes from the project's success
Key stakeholders include:
- Project Manager: responsible for managing the project
- Customer: the end-user of the project's product
- Performing Organization: the enterprise or employees most directly involved in the project
- Project Team Members: a group performing specific components of the work

Description

Test your knowledge on how project implementation is influenced by social, economic, and environmental factors, and how projects impact people. Explore concepts related to general management, including planning, organizing, staffing, executing, and controlling. Assess your understanding of interpersonal skills essential for effective project management.