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What are the five main processes of project management?
What are the five main processes of project management?
- Planning, Organizing, Executing, Evaluating, and Closing
- Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing (correct)
- Initiating, Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring, and Closing
- Initiating, Planning, Executing, Closing, and Delegating
Who is primarily responsible for achieving the project objectives?
Who is primarily responsible for achieving the project objectives?
- The project team
- The project stakeholders
- The project sponsor
- The project manager (correct)
What does PMBOK stand for?
What does PMBOK stand for?
- Professional Management Body of Knowledge
- Project Management Basics of Knowledge
- Project Manager's Bureau of Knowledge
- Project Management Body of Knowledge (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a knowledge area defined in PMBOK?
Which of the following is NOT a knowledge area defined in PMBOK?
What role do project management associations play?
What role do project management associations play?
What is one of the expected outcomes of effective project management?
What is one of the expected outcomes of effective project management?
What is the primary focus of project scope management?
What is the primary focus of project scope management?
Which of the following accurately describes time management in project management?
Which of the following accurately describes time management in project management?
What percentage of organizations are likely to deliver projects that meet their original goals?
What percentage of organizations are likely to deliver projects that meet their original goals?
In successful project management, which aspect is primarily concerned with ensuring the project is completed within the approved budget?
In successful project management, which aspect is primarily concerned with ensuring the project is completed within the approved budget?
Why do companies subdivide their projects into phases within the project life cycle?
Why do companies subdivide their projects into phases within the project life cycle?
What is the primary objective of quality management in project management?
What is the primary objective of quality management in project management?
What percentage of projects are successfully delivered with stakeholder satisfaction?
What percentage of projects are successfully delivered with stakeholder satisfaction?
Which of the following best describes the Project Triangle in project management?
Which of the following best describes the Project Triangle in project management?
What distinguishes a project from operations?
What distinguishes a project from operations?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by both projects and operations?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by both projects and operations?
What is the primary focus when managing a project?
What is the primary focus when managing a project?
How is project management defined?
How is project management defined?
What aspect does the PMBOK emphasize as critical for successful project management?
What aspect does the PMBOK emphasize as critical for successful project management?
Which of the following project examples demonstrates managing within a fixed timeframe?
Which of the following project examples demonstrates managing within a fixed timeframe?
Which stakeholder management practice is essential during project management?
Which stakeholder management practice is essential during project management?
What does a project require to be classified as such?
What does a project require to be classified as such?
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Study Notes
Project Management Overview
- Encompasses the integration of processes: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing.
- The project manager is responsible for achieving project objectives.
Project Management Associations
- Prominent organizations include:
- Association of Project Management (UK)
- Project Management Institute (USA)
- International Association of Project Management
Job Growth and Talent Gap
- Projections from 2017 to 2027 indicate significant growth in project management roles and a talent gap.
Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
- Created by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
- Serves as a foundational framework covering nine project management knowledge areas.
Definition of Projects
- Defined as temporary endeavors aimed at producing unique products, services, or results.
- Can be undertaken by individuals or large teams, with durations ranging from weeks to years.
Project Characteristics
- Projects are:
- Temporary and unique, unlike ongoing operations.
- Executed with specific goals while managing limited resources.
- Performed by teams and require identification of requirements and stakeholder management.
Examples of Projects
- Range from designing buildings, creating prototypes, implementing computer systems, to moving houses or going on holiday.
Definition of Project Management
- Involves applying knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to meet project requirements.
Successful Project Management
- Key elements include managing scope, time, cost, and quality.
- Global outlook shows a mix of success rates, such as:
- 19% of organizations deliver successful projects consistently.
- 44% achieve original goals and intent.
- 30% finish projects on time and 36% within budget.
- 46% maintain stakeholder satisfaction.
Scope Management
- Ensures inclusion of all necessary work required for project success while controlling what is excluded.
Time Management
- Processes aimed at achieving the timely completion of projects.
Cost Management
- Involves planning, estimating, budgeting, and controlling costs to stay within the approved budget.
Quality Management
- Focuses on establishing quality policies and responsibilities to ensure project outcomes meet stakeholder needs.
Project Life Cycle
- Projects are divided into phases for better management control due to their unique nature and associated risks.
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