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According to the Project Management Institute, a project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.
According to the Project Management Institute, a project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.
True (A)
The 13 principles of project management should only be applied after a project has begun.
The 13 principles of project management should only be applied after a project has begun.
False (B)
Project management principles are only relevant to the project manager.
Project management principles are only relevant to the project manager.
False (B)
Defining objectives and goals is the least important step of project management.
Defining objectives and goals is the least important step of project management.
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Risk management should only be considered once a project is underway.
Risk management should only be considered once a project is underway.
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A risk register template can help project managers gather data for their risk management plans.
A risk register template can help project managers gather data for their risk management plans.
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Project goals should not be measurable.
Project goals should not be measurable.
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The structure of a project's organization should be defined after the project has begun.
The structure of a project's organization should be defined after the project has begun.
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Project initiation involves starting a project with a kick-off meeting.
Project initiation involves starting a project with a kick-off meeting.
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Project managers should create a budget, but a margin for unexpected expenses is unnecessary.
Project managers should create a budget, but a margin for unexpected expenses is unnecessary.
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Micro-management is beneficial for team morale and project performance.
Micro-management is beneficial for team morale and project performance.
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A project deliverable can be a new software app, an in-house training class, or an overhauling of the organization's database.
A project deliverable can be a new software app, an in-house training class, or an overhauling of the organization's database.
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A communication plan should define how often team members should communicate, but not the methods used to communicate.
A communication plan should define how often team members should communicate, but not the methods used to communicate.
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Accountability is a key element in empowering team members with responsibility.
Accountability is a key element in empowering team members with responsibility.
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Performance baselines help to ensure that the project meets its objectives and stays on track.
Performance baselines help to ensure that the project meets its objectives and stays on track.
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Transparency in a project eliminates uncertainty and fosters a sense of shared ownership.
Transparency in a project eliminates uncertainty and fosters a sense of shared ownership.
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Milestones help to track progress by providing clear deadlines and checkpoints, while priorities guide the team's efforts and focus.
Milestones help to track progress by providing clear deadlines and checkpoints, while priorities guide the team's efforts and focus.
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Project managers should focus on maximizing the use of time and budget, regardless of the project's scope and complexity.
Project managers should focus on maximizing the use of time and budget, regardless of the project's scope and complexity.
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A change management plan is essential for ensuring that any changes to the project are managed effectively and consistently.
A change management plan is essential for ensuring that any changes to the project are managed effectively and consistently.
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A project manager's primary role is to delegate tasks and monitor progress.
A project manager's primary role is to delegate tasks and monitor progress.
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Project transparency involves sharing project information with the entire team, including external stakeholders.
Project transparency involves sharing project information with the entire team, including external stakeholders.
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The organizational structure ensures that the project team effectively plans, executes, and tracks the project.
The organizational structure ensures that the project team effectively plans, executes, and tracks the project.
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Duplication of effort is most likely to occur if team roles and responsibilities are clearly defined.
Duplication of effort is most likely to occur if team roles and responsibilities are clearly defined.
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Early identification of deviations and issues is facilitated by constant and clear communication.
Early identification of deviations and issues is facilitated by constant and clear communication.
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Flashcards
Project Organization Structure
Project Organization Structure
A framework for planning, executing, and tracking project activities.
Project Deliverables
Project Deliverables
Unique products or results created to complete project phases.
Team Roles and Responsibilities
Team Roles and Responsibilities
Defined tasks and boundaries for each team member to prevent overlap.
Communication Plan
Communication Plan
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Performance Baselines
Performance Baselines
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Priorities and Milestones
Priorities and Milestones
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Change Management Plan
Change Management Plan
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Establish Guidelines and Procedures
Establish Guidelines and Procedures
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Project Management
Project Management
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Project Objectives
Project Objectives
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Risk Management Plan
Risk Management Plan
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Risk Register
Risk Register
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Stakeholder Communication
Stakeholder Communication
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Feasibility of Goals
Feasibility of Goals
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Historical Data in Risk Assessment
Historical Data in Risk Assessment
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Initiation Strategy
Initiation Strategy
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Execution Phase
Execution Phase
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Kick-off Meeting
Kick-off Meeting
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Time and Budget Limitations
Time and Budget Limitations
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Project Scheduling Tools
Project Scheduling Tools
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Accountability
Accountability
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Transparency in Projects
Transparency in Projects
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Collaboration Tools
Collaboration Tools
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Study Notes
Project Management Principles
- Project management involves organizing work into manageable projects to achieve specific goals within time and budget constraints.
- Project managers need clear principles to ensure smooth project execution and success.
- Project management principles encompass areas such as defining objectives, managing risks, structuring the project, and handling changes.
- Projects are temporary endeavors with a defined start and end, distinct from ongoing company operations.
Key Project Management Principles
- Define objectives and goals: Goals should be realistic, clear, and measurable, shared understanding between all parties involved.
- Risk management plan: Identify potential risks early, use historical data and experience to evaluate potential areas of risk, establish a risk register to collect and monitor risks, and have responses to mitigate problems.
- Structure project organization: Define project hierarchy, roles, and responsibilities of team members, establish procedures for team engagement and guidelines.
- Define deliverables: Identifying clear, unique outputs or results for each project phase, e.g., software application, reports, or training sessions.
- Define team roles and responsibilities: Clearly outline each team members duties and responsibilities, avoiding duplication of effort and overlaps.
- Establish communication plan: Establish channels to maintain information flow to keep all members informed, define methods for sharing updates, and communication frequency.
- Establish performance baselines: Define metrics and measures of success to evaluate progress and make adjustments as needed.
- Set priorities and milestones: Setting priorities helps focus efforts on crucial tasks, defining milestones tracks progress and creates points of celebration for team achievements.
- Develop a change management plan: Address project changes, develop procedures to handle changes to scope, budget and schedule.
- Develop initiation and execution strategy: Plan pre-project setup activities, create the project kick-off meeting, share information and delegate tasks to team members.
- Be aware of time and budget limitations: Consider all factors (vacations, holidays, etc) in the project timeline, create a realistic budget, including margin for unforeseen expenses.
- Develop responsibility and accountability: Empower team members to own tasks and responsibilities improving team morale, reduce the burden of micro-management.
- Be transparent: Ensure all project stakeholders have access to project information, foster clear communication and collaboration to achieve better results.
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This quiz covers essential principles of project management, including key concepts such as defining objectives, managing risks, and structuring projects. Understand how to ensure project success within budget and time constraints. Ideal for aspiring project managers and professionals seeking to enhance their skills.
