Project Life Cycle And The Organization

The project life cycle is comprised of phases.

The project life cycle is comprised of all of the project phases within a project.

Communication is the key general management skill a project manager will use the most.

External customers are not key stakeholders in this instance, as they are not actively involved in an internal project.

Kill points are typically executed at the end of a project phase. A kill point does not mean the project is killed, just that the potential for termination exists.

To influence an organization (in order to get things done), a project manager must understand the explicit and implied organizational structures within an organization.

Projectized structures often have project team members assigned to the project on a full-time basis.

The completion of a project phase may also be known as a kill point.

Fast tracking is the process of allowing successor phases (or activities) to begin before predecessor phases (or activities) are complete.

Employees who prefer the older version of software being replaced by a project may resist the changes, posing challenges to the project's success. Their reluctance can create roadblocks, slow adoption, and reduce overall team morale. While other stakeholders, like business leaders, team members, and functional managers, generally support project completion, these employees' resistance can have a negative impact, making it crucial for project managers to address their concerns and facilitate a smoother transition.

Recall that projects are temporary endeavors to create a unique product or service.

The detail design document is an output of the design phase.

Of all the choices presented, answer C is correct. Stakeholders have the most influence over a project's deliverable at the start of the project.

Arbitration is a form of negotiation. Technically, it is a form of assisted negotiation.

The PMO supports the project manager.

Projects typically have low costs and low demand for resources early in their life cycle.

Projectized structures often have project team members assigned to the project on a full-time basis.

Management is looking for a feasibility study to determine if it is practicable for a project to exist.

Tracey will most likely have a low amount of authority in a functional organizational structure.

Projects typically have low costs and low demand for resources early in their life cycle.

Exit criterion are activities or evidence that allow a project to move forward. Stakeholder expectations are universal to the entire project, not just to one project phase.

The project office is the best choice, since its role is to support the project manager.

Regulations are legal requirements set by governmental bodies and are mandatory for compliance. They have the force of law and must be followed. Standards, on the other hand, are typically developed by organizations and are often voluntary. They serve as guidelines or best practices but are not legally enforceable unless they are incorporated into regulations or contractual obligations.

Managing has to do with consistently producing key results that are expected by stakeholders.

To influence an organization (in order to get things done), a project manager must understand the explicit and implied organizational structures within an organization.