Chapter Concepts
   Definition of a project and its attributes
   Key constraints within which a project must be 
   managed
   Life cycle of a project
   Definition of project management
   Elements of the project management process
   Implications of global project management
   Project Management Institute
   Benefits of project management
     Learning Outcomes
        Define what a project is            Define and apply project 
        List and discuss the                management
        attributes of a project             Discuss the steps of the 
        Explain what is meant by            planning process
        project objective                   Identify the three elements 
        Define what is meant by             of the executing process
        project deliverable                 Discuss some implications 
        Provide examples of                 of global project 
        projects                            management
        Discuss project constraints         Discuss the Project 
        Describe the phases of the          Management Institute
        project life cycle                  List benefits of project 
                                            management techniques
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       Project Management Knowledge Areas from PMBOK® Guide
       Project Integration Management
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  Project Attributes
   Clear objective
   Series of interdependent tasks
   Various resources
   Specific time frame
   Unique, one-time endeavor
   Sponsor or customer
   Degree of uncertainty
    CLEAR OBJECTIVE
      A clear objective that establishes what is to be 
      accomplished.
        It is the tangible product that the project team must 
         produce and deliver.
      PROJECT OBJECTIVE
        Defined as:
           In terms of end product or deliverable, schedule, and budget.
           It requires completing the project work scope and producing all the 
           deliverables by a certain time and within budget.
           For example: the objective of a project might be to introduce a new 
           portable food preparation appliance in 10 months and within a 
           budget of $2 million.