Project Management Concepts Overview
170 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which of the following best describes the 'People' aspect of project management?

  • The methods for quality assurance.
  • The timeline for project completion.
  • The stakeholders, team leaders, and software team involved. (correct)
  • The tools used for software development.

    • What is meant by the 'Product' in the 4 P's of project management?

  • The software and its objectives including scope and constraints. (correct)
  • The timeline for project milestones.
  • The budget allocated for the project.
  • The tools and software development environment.

    • Which role is primarily responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling project activities?

  • Practitioners
  • End-users
  • Project managers (correct)
  • Stakeholders

    • What does the 'Process' aspect of project management entail?

    <p>The framework activities and engineering tasks necessary to produce the product.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective project managers?

    <p>Excellent time management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of leadership is associated with encouraging creativity within project constraints?

    <p>Ideas or Innovation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of stakeholders in a project?

    <p>They define the business issues impacting the project.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration when selecting a software project team structure?

    <p>How the team will collaborate and communicate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is crucial for tracking progress in a software project?

    <p>Work products produced and approved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key decision-making principle for project managers in a software project?

    <p>Keep it simple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the W5HH approach beneficial for project planning?

    <p>It addresses the project's business reasons and objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does the W5HH approach NOT cover?

    <p>Team members' personal motivations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in the postmortem analysis for a project?

    <p>Written evaluations of project plans and schedules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor indicates the urgency of the project delivery timeline?

    <p>Rigidity of the delivery date</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which paradigm do teams tend to perform less efficiently compared to others despite being suitable for complex problems?

    <p>Open paradigm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of modern software development emphasizes the need for software to communicate with existing systems?

    <p>Interoperability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which communication method is primarily aimed at structured interactions and official updates within a software team?

    <p>Formal communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key drawback of the random paradigm in software engineering?

    <p>Struggles with disorderly performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of a problem can affect how well it can be modularized?

    <p>Size of the program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure emphasizes hierarchical authority and is less likely to promote innovation?

    <p>Closed paradigm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of communication allows for spontaneous sharing of ideas and help among team members?

    <p>Informal communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the degree of sociability in a project refer to?

    <p>Communication level between team members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the synchronous paradigm in team structure?

    <p>Natural problem categorization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main components of a product in software development?

    <p>Software scope and problem decomposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the software scope define regarding the context?

    <p>The constraints imposed by the product context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT part of problem decomposition?

    <p>Risk assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is decomposition of software functions significant?

    <p>It eases the estimation process and planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT need to be considered when choosing a process model?

    <p>Availability of human resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should each function to be engineered do according to the framework activities?

    <p>Pass through the defined activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in a task set for software engineering activities?

    <p>Work products and milestones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'melding the product and process' refer to?

    <p>Integrating product features with project planning activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key reason for defining software scope clearly?

    <p>To allow unambiguous communication at management and technical levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the 'quality assurance points' in a task set refer to?

    <p>Points to ensure that product standards are met</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of a project manager in the context of the framework activities?

    <p>To estimate resource requirements and task timelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in process decomposition for a project manager?

    <p>Determine how to accomplish each activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a reason projects get into difficulty?

    <p>Software team understands customer needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which task would likely be part of a complex project’s communication activity?

    <p>Conduct research to specify the proposed solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized in the common-sense approach to project management?

    <p>Understanding the problem to be solved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor can lead to project trouble due to poor management?

    <p>Changing technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a project manager focus on to maintain momentum throughout a project?

    <p>Providing incentives to personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a recommended practice to avoid project difficulties?

    <p>Emphasize quality in tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the tasks involved in developing mini-specs for a complex project?

    <p>Jointly develop mini-specs reflecting features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if deadlines are deemed unrealistic in a project?

    <p>Increased pressure and potential project failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element of the project management spectrum is considered the most important?

    <p>People</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The role of stakeholders mainly involves planning, motivating, and organizing project activities.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What three abilities are emphasized in the MOI model for leadership?

    <p>Motivation, Organization, Ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The aspect of project management that involves the framework activities and software engineering tasks is called the _____ aspect.

    <p>Process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the roles to their responsibilities in project management:

    <p>Senior Managers = Define business issues Project Managers = Plan and control project activities Practitioners = Deliver technical skills Customers = Specify software requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with effective project managers?

    <p>Inflexibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one key factor that needs to be considered when selecting a software project team structure.

    <p>Collaboration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Communicating effectively within a project team is less important than defining product objectives.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of the W5HH approach focuses on defining project objectives and required resources?

    <p>What will be done?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Postmortem analysis should include only project outcomes and not customer feedback.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of tracking progress in a software project?

    <p>To ensure work products are produced and approved as part of quality assurance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The W5HH approach addresses project __________, milestones, schedules, and responsibilities.

    <p>objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the W5HH questions with their respective focuses:

    <p>Why is the system being developed? = Validity of business reasons What will be done? = Task set requirements When will it be accomplished? = Project schedule establishment Who is responsible? = Roles and responsibilities of members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which paradigm structures a team loosely and relies on individual initiative?

    <p>Random paradigm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Closed paradigm teams are more innovative than teams in the random paradigm.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one characteristic of modern software development that emphasizes the need for effective coordination?

    <p>Uncertainty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ paradigm relies on the natural categorization of a problem and requires little communication among team members.

    <p>Synchronous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the communication types with their descriptions:

    <p>Formal = Accomplished through structured meetings and writing Informal = Based on personal interactions and ad hoc exchanges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor increases the complexity of coordinating a software project?

    <p>High development effort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Effective communication methods are only established formally in software engineering teams.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a project to excel in innovation according to the paradigms discussed?

    <p>Random paradigm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The required __________ and reliability of the system can significantly influence project planning.

    <p>quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following paradigms is best suited for solving complex problems?

    <p>Open paradigm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Software scope should be vague to allow for flexibility during development.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process begins once the software scope is defined?

    <p>Decomposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process model chosen must be appropriate for the ____ who have requested the product.

    <p>customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the software engineering task with its description:

    <p>Quality assurance points = Checkpoints to ensure quality standards are met Work products = Outputs produced during software development Milestones = Key checkpoints within a project timeline Software engineering tasks = Specific technical actions to produce software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which question addresses the software's context during scope definition?

    <p>How does the software fit into a larger system?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Decomposition continues until all functions or problem classes have been defined.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of defining a task set for each software engineering activity?

    <p>To outline the tasks, work products, quality assurance points, and milestones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Project planning begins with melding the ____ and the process.

    <p>product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of functionality in problem decomposition?

    <p>Functionality that must be delivered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a task involved in a complex project's customer communication activity?

    <p>Prepare a working document and an agenda for a formal meeting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Projects predominantly get into difficulty due to clear communication of customer needs.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first task a project manager should focus on when starting process decomposition?

    <p>Understand how to accomplish each activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To successfully maintain project momentum, a project manager must provide ________ to their personnel.

    <p>incentives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following aspects of project management with their corresponding challenges:

    <p>Understanding customer needs = Can lead to project difficulties Poorly defined product scope = Causes complications in project flow Unrealistic deadlines = Can create additional pressure on the team Lack of skilled personnel = Undermines project success</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a situation that can lead to project challenges?

    <p>Changing business needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Maintaining momentum is not an important aspect of project management.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List one task a project manager should perform related to resource estimation.

    <p>Estimate resource requirements for each matrix cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Project difficulties often arise from a lack of ________ with the chosen technology.

    <p>consistency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common-sense approach to project management?

    <p>Work hard to understand the problem that needs to be solved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'People' aspect of project management primarily focus on?

    <p>Recruiting and performance management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Effective project management considers only the technical skills of the software team.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four aspects of project management referred to as the 4 P’s?

    <p>People, Product, Process, Project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ role in a project is responsible for motivating and organizing the team.

    <p>project manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following roles with their responsibilities in project management:

    <p>Stakeholders = Define business issues Technical Managers = Plan and motivate the team Practitioners = Deliver technical skills Customers = Specify software requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the management spectrum deals with the set of framework activities and tasks?

    <p>Process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The MOI model for leadership focuses solely on technical skills.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one characteristic that is important for effective project managers to possess?

    <p>Problem-solving skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of tracking progress in a software project?

    <p>To produce and approve work products for quality assurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The W5HH approach is only suitable for large software projects.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be evaluated in a postmortem analysis of a software project?

    <p>Plan, schedule, analysis of project, customer feedback</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A project manager should focus on simplicity to __________ decisions effectively.

    <p>make</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of the W5HH approach with their definitions:

    <p>Why = Evaluates the validity of business reasons for the software work What = Establishes the task set required for the project When = Identifies key project tasks to achieve milestones Who = Defines roles and responsibilities of team members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which team structure is characterized by a traditional hierarchy of authority and is less innovative?

    <p>Closed paradigm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The random paradigm excels when orderly performance is required.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the open paradigm in software engineering team structure?

    <p>Balancing control and innovation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The degree of __________ required for a project can impact the communication and coordination methods used by the team.

    <p>sociability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the software engineering paradigms with their characteristics:

    <p>Closed paradigm = Hierarchical structure with low innovation Random paradigm = Loose structure focused on innovation Open paradigm = Combines some controls with innovation Synchronous paradigm = Organizes based on problem categorization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of modern software development indicates the continual need for changes?

    <p>Uncertainty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Informal communication in a software development team is primarily structured and planned.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism can establish effective communication in a software engineering team?

    <p>Formal communication methods and informal interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ________ paradigm organizes team members to address different parts of a problem with little communication.

    <p>Synchronous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key requirement for a software project team to maintain effective coordination?

    <p>Formal and informal communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of problem decomposition in software projects?

    <p>To break down functions and classes for better planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Software scope is solely defined by the software functionality without considering external factors.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List one critical characteristic that a process model must have concerning a software project.

    <p>It must be appropriate for the customers and the development environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _________ process continues until all functions or problem classes have been defined.

    <p>decomposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following aspects of software scope to their definitions:

    <p>Context = How software fits into existing systems Information objectives = Data produced from software Function and performance = What the software is designed to do Constraints = Limitations that impact software development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT part of the software project scope?

    <p>User interface design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Melding the product and process is an optional step in project planning.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of establishing a process framework in software development?

    <p>Defining a task set for each software engineering activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The set of framework activities for a software engineering organization includes defining a ________ for each activity.

    <p>task set</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does problem decomposition primarily aim to address?

    <p>Functionality and process delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common reason projects get into difficulty?

    <p>Well-defined product scope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A project manager should avoid best practices to ensure project success.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List one key task involved in the communication activity of a complex software project.

    <p>Plan and schedule a formal, facilitated meeting with the customer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Project Manager must estimate __________ and resource requirements for each task.

    <p>timeframes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following project management challenges with their descriptions:

    <p>Poorly defined product scope = Lack of clarity in project objectives Unrealistic deadlines = Timeframes that cannot be met Changes managed poorly = Ineffective handling of project alterations Business needs change = Evolving requirements that are not communicated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following tasks might be required for developing mini-specs?

    <p>Review each mini-spec for correctness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Project success is guaranteed by having a project team with the right skills.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of a project manager in project management?

    <p>To plan, organize, and control project activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Maintaining __________ is essential for the project manager to keep the momentum going.

    <p>team motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an important first step for a project manager in process decomposition?

    <p>Understanding the problem to be solved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a core principle that project managers should follow in decision-making?

    <p>Keep it simple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The W5HH approach addresses only the technical aspects of a software project.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of conducting a postmortem analysis?

    <p>To extract lessons learned from the project.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The W5HH approach requires developing a project schedule by identifying key _____ tasks to achieve milestone.

    <p>project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can lead to difficulty in a project due to poor management?

    <p>Unmanaged changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Developing a list of clarification issues is a task for a complex project’s communication activity.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one task that should be included when reviewing the scoping document.

    <p>Review each mini-spec for correctness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The project manager must _____ incentives to their personnel to maintain momentum.

    <p>provide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following project difficulties with their descriptions:

    <p>Poorly defined product scope = Products may not meet customer needs Unrealistic deadlines = Can lead to rushed work and quality issues Undefined business needs = Difficulty in aligning project with objectives Skills mismatch = Team lacks necessary expertise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the common-sense approaches to starting a project?

    <p>Understanding the problem to be solved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Maintaining momentum does not require providing incentives to project team members.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List one work task involved in the customer communication activity for complex projects.

    <p>Conduct research to specify the proposed solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Projects may face difficulties when users are _____ to the project.

    <p>opposing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a typical task in the process decomposition phase?

    <p>Estimating resource requirements for tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the function of the MOI model for leadership?

    <p>Encouraging creativity within strict guidelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The most important element of successful project management is the product.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of stakeholders in a project?

    <p>To define business issues and influence project direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ aspect of project management involves planning, monitoring, and controlling project activities.

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

    Match the project management role with its primary responsibility:

    <p>Project Manager = Planning and controlling project activities Practitioner = Delivering technical skills Team Leader = Molding processes for product development Customer = Specifying software requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which key characteristic is essential for effective project managers?

    <p>Influence and team building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'Process' aspect of project management includes the software engineering tasks and framework activities.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one characteristic of effective software teams?

    <p>Strong collaboration and effective communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the organizational structure in the closed paradigm?

    <p>Traditional hierarchy of authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Teams structured under the random paradigm are highly effective for orderly performance tasks.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one characteristic that is essential for coordinating a software engineering team.

    <p>Effective communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The degree of _____ required for a project can influence team structure and communication methods.

    <p>sociability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the software team paradigms to their characteristics:

    <p>Closed paradigm = Works well with similar past efforts Random paradigm = Excels in innovation Open paradigm = Balances control and innovation Synchronous paradigm = Minimal communication among members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which paradigm is best suited for solving complex problems?

    <p>Open paradigm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily evaluated during the problem decomposition process?

    <p>Functionality that must be delivered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Formal communication methods include ad hoc ideas sharing and casual interactions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Software scope should be ambiguous to accommodate flexibility.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List one consideration when choosing a process model for a software project?

    <p>Characteristics of the product itself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary drawback of the synchronous paradigm?

    <p>It requires little active communication among team members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During decomposition, software will be broken down into part functions, user-visible data objects, or sets of _____ classes.

    <p>problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In modern software development, the characteristic of _____ emphasizes the need for interoperability with existing systems.

    <p>interoperability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major challenge when working within the random paradigm?

    <p>Difficulty with orderly performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following aspects of software scope with their descriptions:

    <p>Context = How the software fits into a larger system Information objectives = Customer-visible data produced as output Function and performance = Transforming input data into output Constraints = Limitations based on the context of the software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of activities does a task set for software engineering include?

    <p>Software engineering tasks, work products, quality assurance points, and milestones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Project planning should not consider the characteristics of the product being developed.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the outcomes of a well-defined software scope?

    <p>Easier project planning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process model must be appropriate for the customers who requested the product and the people who will do the _____ .

    <p>work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining the degree of thoroughness required in a process framework?

    <p>Size of the project team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Project Management Concepts

    • Effective project management focuses on four aspects of the project (the 4Ps): People, Product, Process, and Project.
    • People are the most crucial element. Key areas include recruiting, selection, performance management, training, compensation, career development, organizational design, and team culture.
    • Product refers to the software being built. Key elements include objectives, scope, alternative solutions, and constraints.
    • Process is the set of framework activities and software engineering tasks. It includes framework activities, tasks, milestones, work products, and quality assurance points.
    • Project encompasses all work needed to bring the product to reality, including planning, monitoring, and control.

    Stakeholders

    • Senior managers define business issues with significant project influence.
    • Project (technical) managers plan, motivate, organize, and control practitioners.
    • Practitioners provide essential technical skills for product engineering.
    • Customers specify software requirements.
    • End-users interact with the software after release.

    Team Leaders

    • Motivation involves encouraging technical staff to perform at their best.
    • Organization entails establishing processes that translate initial concepts into final products.
    • Ideas/Innovation encourages creative solutions within project boundaries.
    • Effective project managers need problem-solving, managerial identity, achievement, influence, and team-building skills.

    Software Teams

    • Key factors in selecting a software project team structure include the problem's difficulty, program size (lines of code/function points), team duration (lifetime), modularization degree, system quality/reliability, delivery date rigidity and communication needs.

    Organizational Paradigms

    • Closed paradigm: Teams follow a traditional hierarchy of authority. Effective when replicating past projects.
    • Random paradigm: Teams operate loosely, relying on individual initiative. Ideal for innovative projects and technological breakthroughs. Struggles with strict, ordered work.
    • Open paradigm: Combines some closed paradigm controls with random paradigm innovation. Suitable for complex problem solutions.
    • Synchronous paradigm: Teams focus on problem categorization and individual work segments. Active communication isn't mandatory.

    Team Coordination & Communication

    • Modern software development involves high scale, uncertainty, and interoperability.
    • Effective communication mechanisms, both formal (writing, meetings) and informal (ad hoc discussions), are crucial for coordinating teams and individuals.

    The Product

    • The product consists of software/product scope and problem decomposition.

    Product Scope

    • Scope definition is through answering questions related to context (fitting into a larger system), information objectives (customer data produced/needed), and function/performance (output transformation and addressing special characteristics).
    • Software scope should be unambiguous and understandable by both management and technical teams.

    Problem Decomposition

    • Decomposition (partitioning/elaboration) is used for function identification and process definition.
    • Software scope is refined through decomposition into sub-functions or user-visible data objects, or problem classes.
    • This process is ongoing until all functions/problem classes are defined.

    The Process

    • The chosen process model should be appropriate for the customer’s needs, and product/project characteristics.
    • Activities include establishing a process framework and defining the degree of thoroughness required for each software engineering activity, including setting tasks, work products, and quality points. Milestones must also be determined.

    Melding the Product and Process

    • Project planning involves combining product and process. Key activities include listing major product functions, framework activities, and software engineering tasks.

    Process Decomposition

    • Process decomposition starts when project managers analyze how each activity will be accomplished.

    The Project

    • Project challenges arise when software team members misunderstand customer needs, the product scope is unclear, change management is poor, technology changes, business needs are inconsistent, deadlines are unrealistic, users are opposed, the team lacks appropriate skills, or best practices/lessons learned are ignored.

    Common Sense Approach

    • Start by understanding the problem thoroughly.
    • Maintain momentum with incentives and quality emphasis in all tasks.
    • Track progress by using work products as quality assurance measures.
    • Make smart, simple decisions.
    • Utilize post-mortem analyses to integrate lessons learned.

    Project - W5HH Approach

    • A structured methodology that helps in planning software projects by addressing the 'why', 'what', 'when', 'where', and 'who'. This approach ensures a clear understanding of objectives, milestones, schedules, responsibilities, and resource requirements.

    Additional Considerations for Project Planning

    • Locations of individuals involved in the project (team members, managers, customers, etc.).
    • Method for completing the work (both technically and managerially).
    • Resource allocation for each aspect of the project.
    • Estimation of resources and tasks.
    • Appropriateness of W5HH principle for projects of differing sizes/complexity.

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Related Documents

    Chapter 10 Project Management Concept Lecture 4 PDF

    Description

    Explore the fundamental concepts of project management, focusing on the four key aspects: People, Product, Process, and Project. Understand the roles of stakeholders including senior managers and technical managers in shaping project success. This quiz will help reinforce your knowledge of effective project management practices.

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser