Questions from General Project Management

Q: In Figure 1- 5, what distribution of large and small

In Figure 1- 5, what distribution of large and small circles and squares across the four boxes would characterize a strong, well-positioned product development business? A weak business?

Q: Give several examples of projects found in your city, region,

Give several examples of projects found in your city, region, or country – avoiding those used as examples in the chapter.

Q: For each of the projects identified in the answer to Question 5

For each of the projects identified in the answer to Question 5, is the life cycle for the project S-shaped or J-shaped?

Q: Construct a list of factors, conditions, and circumstances you think

Construct a list of factors, conditions, and circumstances you think might be important for a manufacturing firm to evaluate during the project selection process. Do the same for a computer repair sh...

Q: The Chapter mentions that regular functional managers are moving from their classic

The Chapter mentions that regular functional managers are moving from their classic authoritarian style to a facilitative, participative style because it is more effective. Do you think it took manage...

Q: 1. What has a larger impact on Palmstar’s profits, delaying

1. What has a larger impact on Palmstar’s profits, delaying the 2000HD’s introduction by 3 months or increasing the project’s budget by 30 percent? 2. Are there other factors you would consider in add...

Q: There is a danger in letting the client “visit” the

There is a danger in letting the client “visit” the project operation too frequently, not the least of which is “scope creep” or informal changes to the project’s performance specifications. What ot...

Q: Give an example of a case in which project management could be

Give an example of a case in which project management could be important in your personal life. Explain why, as well as how and why you might organize such a project.

Q: Explain the reasons for the growth and decay of each source of

Explain the reasons for the growth and decay of each source of conflict in Figure 2.6, and for the Total as well.

Q: Your firm designs PowerPoint slides for computer training classes, and you

Your firm designs PowerPoint slides for computer training classes, and you have just received a request to bid on a contract to produce the slides for an 8-session class. From previous experience, you...