Chapter Two Question Outline<=
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- What
does it mean to take a systems view of a project?
- How
does taking a systems view of a project apply to project management?
- Explain
the four frames of organizations. How can they help project managers
understand the organizational context of their projects?
- Briefly
explain the differences between functional, matrix, and project
organizations. Describe how each structure affects the management of t=
he
project.
- Describe
how organizational culture is related to project management. What type=
of
culture promotes a strong project environment?
- Discuss
the importance of top management commitment and the development of
standards for successful project management. Provide examples to
illustrate the importance of these items based on your experience on a=
ny
type of project.
- What
are the phases in a traditional life cycle? How does a project life cy=
cle
differ from a project life cycle? Why does a project manager need to
understand both?
- What
makes information technology projects different from other types of
projects? How should project managers adjust to these differences?