Questions from General Project Management

Q: A project has just completed the 87th item in its plan.

A project has just completed the 87th item in its plan. It was scheduled to have spent $168,000 at this point in the plan, but has actually spent only $156,000. The foreman estimates that the value of...

Q: Can you think of any other desirable characteristics for team members than

Can you think of any other desirable characteristics for team members than those listed in Section 2.6?

Q: Given the following information, calculate the critical ratios and indicate which

Given the following information, calculate the critical ratios and indicate which activities are on target and which need to be investigated. Comment on the situation for each of the activities.

Q: How would you recommend they reach a consensus on the action plan

How would you recommend they reach a consensus on the action plan for the project?

Q: 1. What information does Alison need to determine the probable impact

1. What information does Alison need to determine the probable impact of Kelsey’s proposed project on the other projects in the department? 2. Should her findings affect her decision about Kelsey’s pr...

Q: 1. Identify as well as you can the three iron triangle

1. Identify as well as you can the three iron triangle constraints for this project: cost, time, and scope. 2. Identify the expected benefits of this project for Friendly Medical Center. 3. Comment on...

Q: 1. Which projects would you recommend Handstar pursue based on the

1. Which projects would you recommend Handstar pursue based on the NPV approach? 2. Assume the founders weigh a project’s NPV twice as much as both obtaining/retaining a leadership position and use of...

Q: If you were the project manager, which method would you use

If you were the project manager, which method would you use, and why?

Q: Exactly why were projects in the pharmaceutical company mentioned in Section 2

Exactly why were projects in the pharmaceutical company mentioned in Section 2.5 in the PMO subsection always late and over budget?

Q: Find the best alternative given the cost outcomes below. The probability

Find the best alternative given the cost outcomes below. The probability of rain is 0.3, clouds is 0.2, and sun is 0.5.