Information Technology Project Management
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ISBN: 9781337101356
Author: Kathy Schwalbe
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Project:
- A project is actually a temporary endeavor for creating a unique product, service or result.
- A project is a temporary social system which is constituted by teams to accomplish specific tasks under specified time.
- Project is a set of interrelated tasks which is to be executed over a fixed period of time and within certain cost and within other limitations.
- A project or a program can be treated as an undertaking that involves research or design and is planned for achieving a particular goal.
Main attributes of a project:
The main attributes of a software project include the following.
- A project needs a well-defined objective
- The main objective of project can be defined in terms of scope, schedule and cost...
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Difference of project from day to day jobs:
Project | Day to day job |
The project activities will be completed only when the project is stopped. | Day to day work will continue on an ongoing basis and is required even after the project finishes... |
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Triple constraint:
- In terms of scope, time and cost goals, every project is constrained in different ways. In project management, these limitations are termed as triple constraint.
- Triple constraint is also termed as project management triangle or iron triangle...
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Factors affecting a project:
- Deadline:
- Deadline is one of the factors that determine how a project will be handled.
- Missing a deadline will create a bad impression on the team.
- Budget:
- Budget is another factor that determines project’s progress and management.
- The number of days for completing the project and the number of resources will be more if there is high budget.
- Stakeholders:
- Depending on the kind of stakeholders for the project, techniques for managing a project will vary...
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Information Technology Project Management
Ch. 1 - Why is there a new or renewed interest in the...Ch. 1 - Prob. 2DQCh. 1 - What is project management? Briefly describe the...Ch. 1 - What is a program? What is a project portfolio?...Ch. 1 - What is the role of the project manager? What are...Ch. 1 - Briefly describe some key events in the history of...Ch. 1 - Prob. 7DQCh. 1 - Discuss ethical decisions that project managers...Ch. 1 - Prob. 1QQCh. 1 - Prob. 2QQ
Ch. 1 - Prob. 3QQCh. 1 - Prob. 4QQCh. 1 - Prob. 5QQCh. 1 - _____ is the application of knowledge, skills,...Ch. 1 - Prob. 7QQCh. 1 - Several application development projects done for...Ch. 1 - Prob. 9QQCh. 1 - Prob. 10QQCh. 1 - Read at least two of the first five references...Ch. 1 - Prob. 2ECh. 1 - Prob. 3ECh. 1 - Prob. 4ECh. 1 - Prob. 5ECh. 1 - Research articles and tools on project portfolio...Ch. 1 - Prob. 7ECh. 1 - Research information about PMP® and CAPM®...Ch. 1 - Review PMI’s Code of Ethics and Professional...
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- What are the phases in a traditional project life cycle? How does a project life cycle differ from a product life cycle? Why does a project manager need to understand both?arrow_forwardWhat is a core competency? Project scope? Project stakeholder?arrow_forwardWhich of the following processes is not part of project integration management? a. Developing the project business case b. Developing the project charter c. Developing the project management plan d. Closing the project or phasearrow_forward
- Is there a difference between project time management and personal time management? Can someone be good at one but not the other? Explain your answer.arrow_forwardWhich of the following is not a typical reason that project teams would use a predictive approach versus an agile approach to managing a project? The project has unclear up-front requirements. The project team is inexperienced and dispersed. Large risks are involved. The completion date is fairly rigid.arrow_forwardWhat tool and technique is used for all processes of project integration management? a. Project management software b. Templates c. Expert judgment d. All of the abovearrow_forward
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