10 Questions
Minimize ______ dependencies to avoid delays caused by one task waiting for another to complete.
task
It is dependent on ______ managers intuition and experience.
project
Graphical notations are normally used to illustrate the project ______ schedule.
project
Tasks should not be too small. They should take about a ______ or two.
week
Bar charts are the most used representation for ______ schedules.
project
There are two types of technique that can be used to do ______ and cost estimates.
effort
The estimate of future effort requirements is based on the manager’s experience of past ______ and the application domain.
projects
In this approach, a formulaic approach is used to compute the ______ effort based on estimates of product attributes.
project
Tasks, ______, and Dependencies are essential components of project planning.
Durations
The ______ Allocation Chart is used to visualize the allocation of staff to different tasks.
Staff
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.
This quiz covers the different types of motivation and importance of teamwork in software engineering, including basic, personal, and social needs.
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