Five Questions a Project Manager Should Ask About Every Estimate Anthony A DeMarco, President, PRICE Systems, L.L.C. Introduction Every day, project managers make decisions based on estimates. Since each decision can determine whether a project succeeds or fails, accurate estimates are critical. Projects launched without a rigorous initial estimate are five times more probable of experiencing delays and cancellations. Even projects with sound initial estimates are doomed to overrun cost and
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Overview of Project Cost Management According to an accounting textbook, cost is defined as a resource sacrificed or foregone to achieve a specific objective. It is something given up in exchange. It is necessary for project managers to understand project cost management since project costs money and consumes resources. There are reasons for project cost overrun and these are as follows: * Not emphasizing the importance of realistic project cost estimates from the outset. IT project cost estimates
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT MODERN PROJECT MANAGEMENT 1. Define a project 2. Identify the stages involved in s project life cycle 3. Determine the roles of a project manager 4. Explain the importance of project management ORGANIZATION STRATEGY AND PROJECT SELECTION 1. Understand the strategic management process and the four activities involved at such 2. Define and explain the need for an effective project portfolio management system 3. Identify the classifications of a project 4. Identify
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Quiz 1 Study Guide GRADED- Five Problem and Question Quiz - To be completed by the end of week 3. This Quiz covers TCOs A, B, C, and E, Integrated Cost and Schedule Control in Project Management Chapters 1–5, and A Guide to the Project Management Book of Knowledge, fifth edition, Chapters 6 and 7. Covers Weeks 1, 2, and 3 • This quiz is worth 100 total points and includes five essay questions worth 20 points each. • You have 2 hours to finish the quiz. • Remember to save frequently
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(TCO B) Good project cost estimations are critical to a successful project. With that in mind, compare and contrast parametric estimating and vendor bid analysis as cost estimation techniques on a project. Please provide an example of each. (Points : 20) Parametric estimation is based on a number of similar data points of performing similar work packages in the past”. Kuehn, Ursula (2011-04-07). It is a very accurate and easy estimating technique. A formula is developed for estimating the time or
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life span of a municipal project is 12 Month, in that case is the responsibility of the project manager in the municipality to make sure that for them to get cost effective time management they must apply project time management. A subset of project management that includes the processes required to ensure timely completion of the project. It consists of activity definition, activity sequencing, activity duration estimating, schedule development and schedule control Project time management with PMBOK
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of the Project Management Institute, Inc. PMI® has not endorsed and did not participate in the development of this product. Integration Management Process Name Develop Project Charter Inputs Outputs Tools and Techniques Project Statement of Work Business Case Project Charter Experts Judgment Project Management Plan Experts Judgment Project Management Plan Approved Change Requests Deliverables Work Performance Information Experts Judgment Project Management
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1. Did CMC have long-range planning? 2. What are the problems facing CMC? 3. Did CMC utilize the matrix effectively? 4. Where should project estimating be located? 5. Does the shifting of the estimating function violate the ground rules of the matrix? 6. What are the alternatives for CMC? 7. Will they be successful as a job shop? 8. Should companies like CMC utilize a matrix? 9. How does the company plan to recover R&D and bid and proposal costs? 10. Has CMC correctly evaluated the marketplace
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