Project Management

Question 1

1. In the following four groups of three terms, which does NOT contain all terms that indicate an element of the project charter:

1. purpose, objectives, requirements
2. stakeholders, resources, risks

• purpose, planning, execution

1. milestones, resources, requirements

1. What phase of the project management framework is the most difficult? Why?

Question 2

1. What are the main characteristics of a project?
2. What are of the main differences between a functional manager and a project manager?
3. Why might an information technology project be more difficult than other projects?

Question 3

1. Provide a list of four terms, phrases, or questions that describe characteristics of project initiation.
2. Provide a list of four terms, phrases, or questions that describe characteristics of project planning.
3. Provide a list of four terms, phrases, or questions that describe characteristics of project execution.

Question 4

1. Compare and contrast the work breakdown structure document with the requirements document.
2. Which document would you use to determine what needs to be done in the project? Why?
3. Which document would you use to determine the schedule for the project? Why?

Question 5

1. Why is the use of work breakdown structure more important in large projects than in small projects?  Select and briefly explain the following phrases that apply:

1. increased cost
2. more tasks

• longer schedule

1. more people
2. increased complexity
3. improved performance

1. Name three primary responsibilities required of the project stakeholders.
2. Name three primary disadvantages of using the project management framework.