Project Management: The Managerial Process 8th Edition by Erik Larson Test bank

Project managers manage the tension between customer expectations and what is feasible and
reasonable. They provide direction, coordination, and integration to the project team. They often
must work with a diverse group of outsiders—vendors, suppliers, subcontractors—who do not
necessarily share their project allegiance.
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Short Answer Difficulty: 3 Hard
SA Qu. 90
(Static) Describe
what it means
that a...
Learning Objective:
01-05 Understand
that managing
projects involves
balancing the
technical and
sociocultural
dimensions of the
project.
 91.
Award: 10.00 points
SA Qu. 91 (Static) What is the difference...
What is the difference between a project and a program?
The terms are often used interchangeably in business; however, a program is considered to be a
series of coordinated, related, and multiple projects that continue over an extended time intended
to achieve a goal.
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Short Answer Difficulty: 2 Medium
SA Qu. 91
(Static) What is
the difference...
Learning Objective:
01-02 Distinguish a
project from routine
operations.