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What does progressive elaboration mean in the context of project management?
What does progressive elaboration mean in the context of project management?
- Completing all planning before starting the project work
- Skipping planning and directly starting the project work
- Making multiple incremental steps in planning and executing as project work is completed (correct)
- Rapidly executing the project without detailed planning
What is a key characteristic of a project according to the text?
What is a key characteristic of a project according to the text?
- It is a temporary endeavor with a start and end date (correct)
- It is a permanent fixture within an organization
- It is a continuous process without specific goals
- It is an ongoing activity with no defined timeline
What is emphasized as a key aspect of managing projects?
What is emphasized as a key aspect of managing projects?
- Ignoring stakeholder expectations to maintain project focus
- Focusing solely on meeting the project schedule
- Balancing competing demands such as scope, cost, schedule, resources, risks, and quality (correct)
- Prioritizing quality over all other aspects
What is one of the activities involved in managing projects according to the text?
What is one of the activities involved in managing projects according to the text?
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What does a project produce according to the text?
What does a project produce according to the text?
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Study Notes
Project Management Concepts
- Progressive elaboration refers to the iterative process of breaking down a project into smaller, more detailed components as more information becomes available.
Key Project Characteristics
- A key characteristic of a project is that it has a unique set of objectives, and is undertaken to produce a specific outcome.
Project Management Emphasis
- In managing projects, emphasis is placed on delivering the required outcomes within the constraints of time, cost, and scope.
Project Management Activities
- One of the activities involved in managing projects is planning, which involves defining the project scope, schedule, and budget.
Project Outputs
- A project produces a unique product, service, or result, which is the outcome of the project's activities.
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