HA 3341 MIDTERM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
What is a project? - Answers - - a way to create a needed product or service
-includes a defined scope, set resources, implementation, and results
-includes working with professionals
-diverse, can be extensive or smaller. it can involve many people or an individual
-most of the projects are business related or social
3 components of a project - Answers - product, resources, schedule
Constraints of a project - Answers - all projects must work with constraints, you plan for
these (time management)
quadruple constraint model - Answers - scope, cost, time = quality
Examples of a project - Answers - -creating a training program
-reducing waste
-increasing organizations image
-designing new services or clinics
Project management - Answers - -apply knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to
accomplish goals that meet requirements.
-variables: scarce resources, coordinating professional teams, meeting milestones on
time
-projects are limited and can be small or large
project phases or lifecycle - Answers - -initiate
-organize
-plan
-execute
-monitor
-close
initiate - Answers - -lit review
-set up charter for commitment
-conduct needs assessment
plan - Answers - -use data from assessment and lit review to begin proposal
-prepare all elements of proposal
-review guidelines
, execute - Answers - -conduct a peer review for proposal
-use training info and class notes
Success in project management - Answers - -not guaranteed
-starts with ability to commit and respect
-takes a personal decision for each member and team leader
-you mkae decisions for the good of the project
why projects fail - Answers - -not clear about what you want from the project
-poor leadership
-poor handling of change
-failure to consult
-failure to plan for risks
success for team work - Answers - -task involvement, keeping promises, and
completing tasks
-authority: you can make binding decisions about products, resources, and other areas
-sign off: taking responsibility for the project
delegation - Answers - -giving away something
-you can delegate authority, but you still share responsibility
-includes considering qualifications and freeing yourself from some tasks.
-must be clear about what you delegate and choose the right person
accountability - Answers - often a problem with student projects
RAM building - Answers - -a table to show responsibility and deliverables on a project
-have some tables for steps in the process
-
how to resolve conflict - Answers - -prevention first: clarify assignments and
commitment in writing
-monitor work progress
-check reasons for conflict such as communication, understanding of tasks and goals
-track progress
-be sure to clarify submission of info meeting times
-plans for communication
andragogy - Answers - Andra(man)
pedagogy - Answers - Peda(child)
pedagogical model - Answers - -passive learner
-teacher is the expert, responsible for knowledge
-students learn for test & forget
-motivated to learn because they "have to"
ANSWERS
What is a project? - Answers - - a way to create a needed product or service
-includes a defined scope, set resources, implementation, and results
-includes working with professionals
-diverse, can be extensive or smaller. it can involve many people or an individual
-most of the projects are business related or social
3 components of a project - Answers - product, resources, schedule
Constraints of a project - Answers - all projects must work with constraints, you plan for
these (time management)
quadruple constraint model - Answers - scope, cost, time = quality
Examples of a project - Answers - -creating a training program
-reducing waste
-increasing organizations image
-designing new services or clinics
Project management - Answers - -apply knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to
accomplish goals that meet requirements.
-variables: scarce resources, coordinating professional teams, meeting milestones on
time
-projects are limited and can be small or large
project phases or lifecycle - Answers - -initiate
-organize
-plan
-execute
-monitor
-close
initiate - Answers - -lit review
-set up charter for commitment
-conduct needs assessment
plan - Answers - -use data from assessment and lit review to begin proposal
-prepare all elements of proposal
-review guidelines
, execute - Answers - -conduct a peer review for proposal
-use training info and class notes
Success in project management - Answers - -not guaranteed
-starts with ability to commit and respect
-takes a personal decision for each member and team leader
-you mkae decisions for the good of the project
why projects fail - Answers - -not clear about what you want from the project
-poor leadership
-poor handling of change
-failure to consult
-failure to plan for risks
success for team work - Answers - -task involvement, keeping promises, and
completing tasks
-authority: you can make binding decisions about products, resources, and other areas
-sign off: taking responsibility for the project
delegation - Answers - -giving away something
-you can delegate authority, but you still share responsibility
-includes considering qualifications and freeing yourself from some tasks.
-must be clear about what you delegate and choose the right person
accountability - Answers - often a problem with student projects
RAM building - Answers - -a table to show responsibility and deliverables on a project
-have some tables for steps in the process
-
how to resolve conflict - Answers - -prevention first: clarify assignments and
commitment in writing
-monitor work progress
-check reasons for conflict such as communication, understanding of tasks and goals
-track progress
-be sure to clarify submission of info meeting times
-plans for communication
andragogy - Answers - Andra(man)
pedagogy - Answers - Peda(child)
pedagogical model - Answers - -passive learner
-teacher is the expert, responsible for knowledge
-students learn for test & forget
-motivated to learn because they "have to"
