Project management is the discipline of planning‚ organizing‚ motivating‚ and controlling resources to achieve specific goals. A project is a temporary endeavor with a defined beginning and end (usually time-constrained‚ and often constrained by funding or deliverables)‚[1] undertaken to meet unique goals and objectives‚[2] typically to bring about beneficial change or added value. The temporary nature of projects stands in contrast with business as usual (or operations)‚[3] which are repetitive
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SYSTEMS IM 3045: PROJECT MANAGEMENT INDIVIDUAL TASK 1 APPLICATION OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM Project management principle determines its transferability across different industries. This study compared construction‚ information systems‚ and human resources‚ and accounting utilities industries with respect to typical project size‚ project management uncertainties‚ and qualifications of project managers. Results from the study found 80% of project management tasks being general
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Postgraduate Program Subject Outline Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering http://my.uowdubai.ac.ae Subject Code: ENG951 Session: Autumn Subject Name: Project Management Year: 2012 Section: One LECTURE INFORMATION Day: Monday and Wednesday Time: 18:00 – 21:00 Location: Lecturer’s Name: DR KAMAL JAAFAR Building & Office No: Block 15 Office 126 E-mail Address: kamaljaafar@uowdubai.ac.ae Consultation Days and Times: MONDAY 16:00- 18:00 WEDNESDAY
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Chapter 1 Review Question 1. Define a project. What are five characteristics that help differentiate projects from other function carried out in the daily operations of the organization? A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product‚ service‚ or result. Five characteristics: 1. An established objective. 2. A defined life span with a beginning and an end. 3. Usually‚ the involvement of several department and professionals. 4. Typically‚ doing something that has never
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The case of Mount Everest provides background information of the 1996 Mount Everest expedition’s tragedy and victory. This expedition was led by some of the world’s greatest high-altitude climbers and experienced professionals as well as those who were not expert in the sport. The case provides detailed information as well as feedback about the tragedy that occurred during this two-month expedition to the world’s highest and most dangerous peak. It offers a way for readers to analyze and to formulate
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International Project Management Group: MO2 Instructor: Philippe Reed Student name: Paul IDARE My own Project Management “If you don’t attack the risks‚ the risks will attack you” Global project management overview Concept: Project management is a carefully planned and organized effort to accomplish a successful project. Project management has emerged as a crucial factor that determines the success of an organization. Whether it is a question of facing an economic crisis or generating
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CHAPTER 1 What Is a Project? Things are not always what they seem. — Phaedrus‚ Roman writer and fabulist CHAPTER LEARNING OBJECTIVES After reading this chapter‚ you will be able to: N Define a project N List a project’s characteristics N Distinguish a project from a program‚ activity‚ and task N Understand the three parameters that constrain a project N Know the importance of defining and using a project classification rule N Understand the issues around scope creep‚ hope creep‚ effort creep
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Project - temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product‚ service‚ or result Program -group of related projects managed in a coordinated way Project management -the application of knowledge‚ skills‚ tools and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements Knowledge areas-key competencies project managers should develop Project portfolio management -involves organizing and managing projects and programs as a portfolio of investments Project management tools and techniques-assist
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------------------------------------------------- BSc 16 (Sri Lanka) ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Project Management (MIS2002L) ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- STUDY GUIDE -------------------------------------------------
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Managing Mega Projects - The Experiences Of KLIA By Tan Sri Dato’ Prof. Ir. Jamilus Hussein and Prof. Dr. Shafie Karimin Editor’s note: This article was published in The Ingenieur Sept-Nov 2006 issue and is reproduced courtesy of the Board of Engineers‚ Malaysia. N o one‚ especially in the a viation fraternit y‚ would have thought and believed that a small group of Malaysian professionals w ould have been able to deliver successfully The KL International Airport ( KLIA) project to the Government
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