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?

    <p>Accurately predicted outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about traditional project management?

    <p>It focuses on meeting client expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of traditional project management?

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

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

    <p>Labour intensive manual processes and Excel sheet based practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Difficulty in tracking project progress and issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>The IT team developed an in-house tool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main challenge with readymade project management tools?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using a project management system?

    <p>To have real-time information on project progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To increase predictability and stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Time, quality, and cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To increase quality, lower costs, and delivery time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Phased, lean, iterative, and incremental</p> 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?

    <p>The four 'P's</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>On project outcomes and deliverables</p> Signup and view all the answers

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