project management

User involvement

According to the Standish group, which of the following factors contributes most to the success of information technology projects?

soft skills

Achieving high performance on projects requires ____, otherwise called human relations skills.

the uniqueness of the project and the people involved

In an interview with two chief information officers (CIOs), both men agreed that the most important project management skills seem to depend on ____.

Develop a streamlined project delivery process

"All project leaders use a shared road map, focusing on key business aspects of their projects while integrating goals across all parts of the organization" describes the ____ best practice for project delivery.

Management

A PMO, or Project ____ Office, is an organizational group responsible for coordinating the project management function throughout an organization.

project manager

A ____ can have many different job descriptions, which can vary tremendously based on the organization and the project.

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A research report showed that the U.S. spends the equivalent of ____ percent of the nation's gross domestic product on projects every year.

leader

A(n) ____ focuses on long-term goals and big-picture objectives, while inspiring people to reach those goals.

manager

A(n) ____ often deals with the day-to-day details of meeting specific goals.

departmental

Because a project requires resources, often from various areas, many projects cross ____ or other boundaries to achieve their unique purposes.

1970s

By the ____, the U.S. military and its civilian suppliers developed software to assist in managing large projects.

new homeowners

In the example of the project of building a house, the project sponsors would be the potential ____.

lower costs

Many organizations assert that using project management provides advantages, such as ____.

Manhattan Project

Most people agree that the modern concept of project management began with the ____.

Professional

PMI provides certification as a Project Management ____ (PMP), someone who has documented sufficient project experience and education, agreed to follow the PMI code of professional conduct, and demonstrated knowledge of the field of project management by passing a comprehensive examination.

quality

Project ____ management ensures that the project will satisfy the stated or implied needs for which it was undertaken.

scope

Project ____ management involves defining and managing all the work required to complete the project successfully.

managers

Some people say that ____ achieve the vision of a project.

1946

The Manhattan Project cost almost $2 billion in ____.

critical

The longest path through a network diagram that determines the earliest completion of a project is called the ____ path.

sponsor

The project ____ usually provides the direction and funding for the project.

skills

What works on one project may not work on another, so it is essential for project managers to continue to develop their knowledge and ____ in managing projects.

Stakeholders

____ are the people involved in or affected by project activities and include the project sponsor, project team, support staff, customers, users, suppliers, and even opponents of the project.

High-end

____ tools, sometimes referred to as enterprise project management software, provide robust capabilities to handle very large projects.