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.