Questions from General Project Management

Q: Given the following project network, baseline, and status information,

Given the following project network, baseline, and status information, develop status reports for periods 1–4 and complete the project summary graph (or a similar one). Report the fi...

Q: Interview a project manager who works for an organization that implements multiple

Interview a project manager who works for an organization that implements multiple projects. Ask the manager what kind of closure procedures are used to complete a project and whether lessons learned...

Q: Break into small groups and identify at least two real-life

Break into small groups and identify at least two real-life examples of projects in which a. The scope and technology are well known. b. The scope is well known but the technology is less well known....

Q: Use a project you are currently working on to hold a Scrum

Use a project you are currently working on to hold a Scrum meeting according to the steps outlined in Figure 15.5. Designate one member to act as the Scrum master and hold a standing meeting that last...

Q: Access agilealliance.org and review the subsections Agile 101 and Timeline

Access agilealliance.org and review the subsections Agile 101 and Timeline. What do they have to say about how Agile evolved and gained acceptance in the project management community?

Q: Following are four mini-cases from practice. Break into small

Following are four mini-cases from practice. Break into small groups and (1) analyze the case and (2) provide five recommendations for the IT Department.

Q: Safety is a major concern when working on projects abroad. Select

Safety is a major concern when working on projects abroad. Select a country that you would consider dangerous to work in and look up the travel advisory provided for that country by the U.S. State Dep...

Q: Calculate the direct cost of labor for a project team member using

Calculate the direct cost of labor for a project team member using the following data: Hourly rate: $50/hr Hours needed: 120 Overhead rate: 40%

Q: Calculate the direct and total direct costs of labor for a project

Calculate the direct and total direct costs of labor for a project team member using the following data: Hourly rate: $50/hr Hours needed: 100 Overhead rate: 30%

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...