Traditional Project Management Fundamentals

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What does traditional project management approach use for management and solving problems?

Customized tools and techniques

Ad-hoc tools and techniques

Orthodox tools and techniques (correct)

Unconventional tools and techniques

What is a key aspect of project management that Meredith and Mantel added to the traditional approach?

Client expectations (correct)

Project budgeting

Project timelines

Team roles and responsibilities

What is the primary focus of traditional project management in terms of project outcomes?

Meeting client expectations

Meeting project timelines

Meeting project budget

Meeting project specifications (correct)

What is the outcome of using traditional project management tools and techniques?

Accurately predicted outcomes Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about traditional project management?

It focuses on meeting client expectations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of traditional project management?

To apply knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to meet client requirements Signup and view all the answers

What were the initial methods used by IT teams to manage projects?

Labour intensive manual processes and Excel sheet based practices Signup and view all the answers

What was the main issue faced by the company with increasing projects?

Difficulty in tracking project progress and issues Signup and view all the answers

Why did the IT team develop an in-house IT Project Management System (ITPMS)?

Because readymade tools did not fit the company's project management style Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the search for a project management tool?

The IT team developed an in-house tool Signup and view all the answers

What was the main challenge with readymade project management tools?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using a project management system?

To have real-time information on project progress Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of an organisation in developing stable and predictable work processes?

To increase predictability and stability Signup and view all the answers

What are the three important goals that all project management types focus on?

Time, quality, and cost Signup and view all the answers

Why do project managers develop repeatable templates specific to their industry?

To increase quality, lower costs, and delivery time Signup and view all the answers

What are the different approaches to organizing and completing project activities?

Phased, lean, iterative, and incremental Signup and view all the answers

What are the four key aspects that need to be aligned for project success, according to a 2017 study?

The four 'P's Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of product-based project planning?

On project outcomes and deliverables Signup and view all the answers

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