项目管理1.ppt

Chapter 1
Modern Project Management
What is a Project?
Project Defined
plex, nonroutine, one-time effort limited by time, budget, resources, and performance specifications designed to meet customer needs.
Major Characteristics of a Project
Has an established objective.
Has a defined life span with a beginning and an end.
Requires across-anizational participation.
Involves doing something never been done before.
Has specific time, cost, and performance requirements.
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Programs versus Projects
Program Defined
A series of coordinated, related, multiple projects that continue over an extended time and are intended to achieve a goal.
A higher level group of projects targeted at mon goal.
Example:
Project: completion of a required course in project management.
Program: completion of all courses required for a business major.
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Comparison of Routine Work with Projects
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Routine, Repetitive Work
Taking class notes
Daily entering sales receipts into the accounting ledger
Responding to a supply-chain request
Practicing scales on the piano
Routine manufacture of an Apple iPod
Attaching tags on a manufactured product
Projects
Writing a term paper
Setting up a sales kiosk for a professional accounting meeting
Developing a supply-chain information system
Writing a new piano piece
Designing an iPod that is approximately 2 X 4 inches, interfaces with PC, and stores 10,000 songs
Wire-tag projects for GE and Wal-Mart
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Project Life Cycle
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The Challenge of Project Management
The Project Manager
Manages temporary, non-repetitive activities and frequently acts independently of the anization.
Marshals resources for the project.
Is linked directly to the customer interface.
Provides direction, coordination