Project Management Fundamentals: Business Case and Scope Management

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of a Business Case?

Developing the project description and deliverables

Managing stakeholders' interests

Evaluating the benefit, cost, and risk of alternative options (correct)

Capturing stakeholders' wants and needs

Which term describes any unauthorized additions to a project's scope?

Scope Creep (correct)

Stakeholder Management

Requirement Management

Scope Management

What becomes the principal project deliverables in Requirement Management?

Business Case

Requirements (correct)

Stakeholders' interests

Scope Creep

Who are considered Stakeholders in a project?

People or organizations interested and involved in the project Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Record Keeping in project management?

Capturing formal and disciplined data about the project Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Scope Management in a project?

Developing the description of the project and its deliverables Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe any scope that is added without validation in a project?

Scope Creep Signup and view all the answers

In a construction project, who are the primary players involved?

Owner, designers, contractor Signup and view all the answers

What is the key focus of Requirement Management in project management?

Capturing and assessing stakeholders' wants and needs Signup and view all the answers

What do records represent in project management?

The physical and digital data required for accurate documentation Signup and view all the answers

What does Stakeholder Management primarily involve?

Formal management of stakeholders' interests Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary duties of the owner in the construction industry?

Creating the overall budget, developing the program, and determining the project scope Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe construction work performed by the general contractor's own forces or labor?

Self-performed work Signup and view all the answers

Who are included in the second level of influence in construction projects?

Insurance companies and utility companies Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of design professionals in the construction process?

Engaging in project design Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of constructors in construction activities?

Overseeing all construction activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the planning process in construction projects?

Delivering a competitive edge to organizations Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Business Case and Project Management

The business case is the justification for undertaking a project, evaluating the benefit, cost, and risk of alternative options, and the rationale for the preferred solution.
Scope Management involves developing the project description and its deliverables.
Scope Creep refers to any added scope that is not validated.

Project Stakeholders

Stakeholders are people or organizations interested and involved in the project.
Stakeholder Management involves formally managing stakeholders' interests.
The primary players in a construction project are:
- Owner: accountable for developing the program, outlining needs, determining the project scope, creating the budget, and providing funding.
- Design professionals (architects and engineers): responsible for different parts of the project design.
- Construction professionals (general contractors, construction managers, or specialty contractors): responsible for all construction activities.

Secondary Players

First-level players:
- Subcontractors
- Material suppliers
- Equipment vendors
Second-level players:
- Insurance companies
- Utility companies
- Bonding companies
- Building code officials
- Zoning
- Labor unions
- Manufacturers
Third-level players:
- Courts and attorneys
- Local government
- State and federal government
- Trade associations
- Education and training
- Bankers

Planning and Project Objectives

Planning involves identifying the methods, resources, and activities necessary to accomplish the project's objectives.
It determines how, when, and which project deliverables must be achieved in order to deliver a competitive edge.
Planning is the process of delivering a desired outcome from raw materials and other resources.

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Description

Learn about the Business Case, Scope Management, Scope Creep, and Requirement Management in project management. Understand the importance of evaluating benefits, costs, and risks in project justification, as well as the process of defining project deliverables and managing stakeholder requirements.