Information Technology Project Management, Revised 7th edition by Kathy Schwalbe Test bank

 
(4) Project quality management ensures that the project will satisfy the stated or implied needs for which it was undertaken.
 
(5) Project human resource management is concerned with making effective use of the people involved with the project.
 
(6) Project communications management involves generating, collecting, disseminating, and storing project information.
 
(7) Project risk management includes identifying, analyzing, and responding to risks related to the project.
 
(8) Project procurement management involves acquiring or procuring goods and services for a project from outside the performing organization.
 
(9) Project stakeholder management includes identifying and analyzing stakeholder needs while managing and controlling their engagement throughout the life of the project.
 
(10) Project integration management is an overarching function that affects and is affected by all of the other knowledge areas.
 
PTS:   1                    DIF:    Difficulty: Moderate             REF:              p.11-12
OBJ:   LO: 1-3          NAT:  BUSPROG: Technology                 
TOP:  What is Project Management?          KEY:  Bloom's: Comprehension
 
     3.   What are some of the qualities of a good project manager? Explain.
 
ANS: 
Project managers often take on the role of both leader and manager. Good project managers know that people make or break projects, so they must set a good example to lead their team to success. They are aware of the greater needs of their stakeholders and organizations, so they are visionary in guiding their current projects and in suggesting future ones. Companies that excel in project management grow project “leaders,” emphasizing development of business and communication skills. Yet good project managers must also focus on getting the job done by paying attention to the details and daily operations of each task. The best project managers have leadership and management characteristics; they are visionary yet focused on the bottom line. Above all else, good project managers focus on achieving positive results.
 
PTS:   1                    DIF:    Difficulty: Moderate             REF:              p.25
OBJ:   LO: 1-5          NAT:  BUSPROG: Analytic                      
TOP:  The Role of the Project Manager      KEY:  Bloom's: Comprehension
 
     4.   Discuss the PMP certification. What are the advantages of obtaining PMP certification?
 
ANS: 
The Project Management Institute (PMI) provides certification as a Project Management Professional (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.
 
Organizations that support PMP certification see the value of investing in programs to improve their employees’ knowledge in project management. Many employers today require specific certifications to ensure their workers have current skills, and job seekers find that they often have an advantage when they earn and maintain marketable certifications.
 
Passing the PMP exam is becoming a standard for project managers. Project management certification is also enabling professionals in the field to share a common base of knowledge. Sharing a common base of knowledge is important because it helps advance the theory and practice of project management. PMI also offers additional certifications, including agile techniques, scheduling, risk,
and program management.
 
PTS:   1                    DIF:    Difficulty: Moderate             REF:              p.30-32