Project Management Principles Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a 'kickoff meeting' in professional project management?
Answer: To formally launch the project, align stakeholders on goals, and establish team communication norms
The kickoff meeting marks the official start of project execution and ensures all key stakeholders share a common understanding of objectives and responsibilities.
In project procurement, what is the purpose of a Request for Proposal (RFP)?
Answer: To solicit detailed proposals from vendors, including technical approach and pricing
An RFP invites vendors to propose solutions to a stated problem, allowing the buyer to evaluate technical merit alongside cost.
What is 'resource leveling' in project scheduling?
Answer: Adjusting the schedule to resolve resource over-allocation, often extending the project duration
Resource leveling smooths out resource demand peaks by delaying non-critical tasks, preventing team members from being over-allocated.
What does the term 'project baseline' refer to?
Answer: The approved version of the project plan (scope, schedule, cost) used to measure performance
The baseline is the approved benchmark against which actual project performance is compared; changes require formal change control.
What is the key difference between a project and an operation in professional management practice?
Answer: A project is temporary with a defined end, while an operation is ongoing and repetitive
Projects are temporary endeavors with unique outputs and defined endpoints, while operations are continuous, repetitive processes that sustain the organization.
Which stakeholder engagement level describes stakeholders who are aware of a project but resistant to its outcomes?
Answer: Resistant
Resistant stakeholders are aware of the project but actively or passively oppose it, requiring targeted engagement strategies to move them toward support.