10 Questions
What is the course name and code mentioned in the text?
Project Identification, Design and Implementation (MPM 621)
Who is the author of the text and what are their academic qualifications?
The author is Ejarra Batu, who holds a PhD and is a PhD Scholar in Project Management
Describe the key points to be covered in the course.
The key points to be covered include origins and meanings of project, project characteristic features, project life cycle, project initiation/identification/preparation, project selection, project Logical Framework analysis, project sustainability analysis, and project implementation
How are projects described in relation to development objectives?
Projects are described as 'The cutting edge' of development, embodying the policy choices flowing from development objectives and acting as the vehicle of social changes
Provide a definition of a project according to the text.
A project is defined as a temporary endeavor with a defined beginning and end, undertaken to meet unique goals and objectives, typically to bring about beneficial change or added value
What are some examples of projects mentioned in the text?
Developing a new product or service, building a bridge, road, railway, or other structure, writing a software, installing a new manufacturing process, publishing a book, developing a new marketing plan, obtaining an MBA degree, planting a garden, a wedding plan, constructing a house, establishing a plant, designing a car or new machinery, etc.
What are the typical characteristic features of a project according to the text?
- Are unique in nature, they do not involve repetitive processes. 2. Have a defined timescale.
What is a project?
A project is a temporary endeavor with a defined beginning and end, undertaken to meet unique goals and objectives, typically to bring about beneficial change or added value.
What are the two aspects that projects embody according to the text?
The policy choices flowing from development objectives and acts as the vehicle or the medium of the described social changes.
What is the general definition of a project according to the text?
A specific activity with a specific starting point and specific ending point intended to accomplish specific objectives and with pre-determined input resources.
Study Notes
Course Information
- The course name and code are not specified in the text.
Author Information
- The author of the text is not specified, and neither are their academic qualifications.
Course Overview
- The course will cover the key points related to projects, including their definition, characteristic features, and relationship to development objectives.
Project Definition and Characteristics
- A project is described in relation to development objectives as a means to achieve specific goals and objectives.
- According to the text, a project is a defined set of activities with a specific objective, scope, timeline, and resources.
- Examples of projects mentioned in the text are not specified.
- The typical characteristic features of a project include:
- Specific objective
- Defined scope
- Timeline
- Resources
- A project embodies two aspects:
- A unique set of activities
- A defined objective
- The general definition of a project is a temporary endeavor with a specific objective, scope, timeline, and resources.
Test your knowledge of project management fundamentals with this quiz covering project origins, characteristics, life cycle, initiation, selection, and logical framework analysis.
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