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This document covers the definition, characteristics, life cycle, and classification of projects. It also discusses project management approaches, structures, and organization. It is useful for understanding the basics of project management.
What's inside
- Definition and characteristics of a project
- Project life cycle stages
- Classification of projects based on need
- Project management approaches
- Project management structures and organization
Who it is for: For students of project management. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
Project management is about planning and controlling complex, one-time tasks. Students learn what projects are and how to manage them.
What is a project
Projects are complex tasks with clear goals, deadlines, and resources. They require careful planning and control. Projects have several key characteristics, including uniqueness and interdependency.
Project life cycle
Projects go through four stages: definition, planning, execution, and delivery. Each stage has specific tasks and deliverables. The life cycle is described as having a slow start, quick momentum, and slow finish.
Project appraisal
Project appraisal involves assessing a project's feasibility before investment. It includes market, technical, managerial, financial, economic, and environmental studies. Appraisal helps in evaluating the project's worth and laying the foundation for implementation.
Project plan elements
A project plan outlines the objectives, approach, schedules, budget, and resources. It also includes contractual aspects, personnel requirements, and a risk management plan. The process of developing a project plan varies by organization.
Key terms
- Project life cycle
- The four stages that a project goes through from start to finish.
- Project appraisal
- The process of evaluating a project's feasibility before investment.
- Net Present Value
- The sum of the present values of all the cash flows expected over a project's life.
- Critical path
- The sequence of project activities which add up to the longest overall duration.
- Mean Absolute Deviation
- A statistical measure used to evaluate the accuracy of budget estimates.
- Tracking signal
- A statistical measure used to evaluate the bias in budget estimates.
Questions this document helps with
- What are the main characteristics of a project?
- How do you assess a project's feasibility?
- What elements should a project plan include?
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