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Minimize ______ dependencies to avoid delays caused by one task waiting for another to complete.
Minimize ______ dependencies to avoid delays caused by one task waiting for another to complete.
task
It is dependent on ______ managers intuition and experience.
It is dependent on ______ managers intuition and experience.
project
Graphical notations are normally used to illustrate the project ______ schedule.
Graphical notations are normally used to illustrate the project ______ schedule.
project
Tasks should not be too small. They should take about a ______ or two.
Tasks should not be too small. They should take about a ______ or two.
Bar charts are the most used representation for ______ schedules.
Bar charts are the most used representation for ______ schedules.
There are two types of technique that can be used to do ______ and cost estimates.
There are two types of technique that can be used to do ______ and cost estimates.
The estimate of future effort requirements is based on the manager’s experience of past ______ and the application domain.
The estimate of future effort requirements is based on the manager’s experience of past ______ and the application domain.
In this approach, a formulaic approach is used to compute the ______ effort based on estimates of product attributes.
In this approach, a formulaic approach is used to compute the ______ effort based on estimates of product attributes.
Tasks, ______, and Dependencies are essential components of project planning.
Tasks, ______, and Dependencies are essential components of project planning.
The ______ Allocation Chart is used to visualize the allocation of staff to different tasks.
The ______ Allocation Chart is used to visualize the allocation of staff to different tasks.
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Study Notes
Motivation
- There are different types of motivation based on basic needs, personal needs, and social needs.
Teamwork
- Most software engineering projects cannot be completed by one person working alone and require a team effort.
- A good team is cohesive, has a team spirit, and is motivated by the success of the group and personal goals.
Achieving Team Effectiveness
- A mix of people with diverse skills (e.g., negotiating, programming, testing, documentation) is needed in a project group.
- A group should be organized to allow individuals to contribute their best and complete tasks as expected.
- Good technical and managerial communications are essential for team effectiveness.
Selecting Group Members
- A manager's job is to create a cohesive group with the right balance of technical skills, personalities, and organize them to work together effectively.
- Constraints such as project budget, staff availability, and employee development goals must be considered when assembling a team.
Software Management
- Management activities include project planning, reporting, risk management, people management, and proposal writing.
Risk Management
- The risk management process involves risk identification, analysis, planning, and monitoring to minimize the effects of risks.
Managing People
- Four critical factors influence the relationship between a manager and team members: consistency, respect, inclusion, and honesty.
Motivating People
- A manager's role is to motivate team members by organizing the work and environment to encourage effective work.
- Minimizing task dependencies can help avoid delays caused by one task waiting for another to complete.
Schedule Representation
- Graphical notations, such as bar charts, are used to illustrate project schedules, breaking down projects into tasks.
- Tasks should take about a week or two to complete and not be too small.
Tasks, Durations, and Dependencies
- Tasks have effort, duration, and dependencies, and can be represented in a table format.
Estimation Techniques
- There are two types of estimation techniques: experience-based and algorithmic cost modeling, used to estimate effort and cost requirements.
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