Questions from General Project Management

Q: Rachel, the project manager of a large information systems project

Rachel, the project manager of a large information systems project, arrives at her office early to get caught up with work before her co-workers and project team arrive. However, as she enters the of...

Q: Individually, identify projects assigned in previous terms. Were both sociocultural

Individually, identify projects assigned in previous terms. Were both sociocultural and technical elements factors in the success or difficulties in the projects?

Q: The expected times and variances for the project activities are given below

The expected times and variances for the project activities are given below. What is the probability of completing the project in 25 periods?

Q: Bill (Senior VP of product development): Carlos [project manager

Bill (Senior VP of product development): Carlos [project manager], we have to talk. I am concerned about the way we manage project risk here at Futuronics. I just came from an international “Future Mo...

Q: Search the Web using the key words: “best practices,

Search the Web using the key words: “best practices, project management.” What did you find? How might this information be useful to a project manager?

Q: The Manchester United Soccer Tournament project team has identified the following potential

The Manchester United Soccer Tournament project team has identified the following potential risks to their project: Referees failing to show up at designated games. Fighting between teams. Pivotal e...

Q: The chances of risk events occurring and their respective costs increasing change

The chances of risk events occurring and their respective costs increasing change over the project life cycle. What is the significance of this phenomenon to a project manager?

Q: Explain the difference between budget reserves and management reserves.

Explain the difference between budget reserves and management reserves.

Q: What are the major differences between managing negative risks versus positive risks

What are the major differences between managing negative risks versus positive risks (opportunities)?

Q: Project risks can/cannot be eliminated if the project is carefully

Project risks can/cannot be eliminated if the project is carefully planned. Explain.