vocab
what is scope?
which defines the boundaries of the project and what is outside those boundaries.
what is a project?
A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. The
temporary nature of projects indicates a definite beginning and end.
what is initiating?
which are the activities performed to define a new project or a new phase of
an existing project. Initiating activities include the definition of initial scope,
identification of initial financial resource commitments, identification of stakeholders,
selection of the project manager, establishment of a project charter, and getting full
authorization for the project.
what is forming?
personal relations are characterized by dependence. The group members
rely on safe, patterned behavior and look to the group leader for guidance and direction.
what is time?
which involves establishing a timeline for completion of the project, including
deadlines, benchmarks, and milestones?
what is a project management?
is the discipline of planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring
about the successful completion of a project, namely, achieving its goals and objectives.
What is planning?
which are the activities performed in order to establish the total scope of the
project, define and refine the objectives, and develop the course of action that will be
followed to achieve the objectives.
what is norming?
interpersonal relations are characterized by cohesion.
what is cost?
which is the amount of money that will be required to complete the project
successfully.
what is communication?
is a two-way process of reaching mutual understanding in which
participants not only exchange information, but also create and share meaning.
what is executing?
which are the activities performed to carry out and complete the work as
defined in the project management plan. Executing activities include coordinating people
and resources and performing and integrating the activities as specified in the project
plan?
what is performing?
f group members are able to move
beyond the norming stage, their capacity, range, and depth of personal relations expand to true
interdependence.
who is the Project Manager?
Responsible for developing a definition of the project; ensures that the project is
delivered on time, to budget and to the required quality standard
what is quality?
which refers to the ability of a process or product to satisfy both stated and
implied needs, with those needs being defined by the stakeholders.
what is risk?
is a threat of a damage, liability, loss, or other negative occurrence that is
caused by external or internal vulnerabilities.
what is Monitoring and controlling.
which are the activities performed to track, review, and
regulate the execution of the project; identify any areas in which changes to the plan are
required; and initiate corresponding changes.
what is adjourning?
this
final stage involves the disengagement of relationships between team members and a short period of
recognition for the team’s achievements.
who is the project sponsor?
The person who commissions others to deliver the project and champions the cause
throughout the project; typically, a senior member of staff with a relevant area of responsibility that will
be affected by the outcome of the project
what is Human resources?
are the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes of those working on
the project.
what is Procurement?
is the way that businesses and organizations purchase or obtain goods or
services.
what is closing?
which are the activities performed to finalize the project – to bring it to a conclusion
and to meet contractual obligations.
what is the team concept?
is a modern business model that is based on the belief that people who work effectively
in teams can accomplish more than individuals can accomplish working alone
who is Project Team Members?
The staff who actively work on the project, at some stage, during the lifetime
of the project