Discussion Post: Initiating the project
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Project Management.
Provide a graduate-level response, utilizing material from the weekly reading, to each of the following questions:
a) What is the definition of a project? How are projects different from ongoing operations?
b) Identify the four elements of a project as provided within the Kloppenborg definition. How would you describe/define these four elements?
c) List and describe four common causes of project failure.
d) Describe and contrast project managers and functional managers.
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.
Reference:
1) Title: Contemporary Project Management
ISBN: 9781337406451
Authors: Timothy Kloppenborg, Vittal S. Anantatmula, Kathryn Wells
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Publication Date: 2018-02-08
Edition: 4th
2) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK(R) Guide-Sixth Edition / Agile Practice Guide Bundle (HINDI)
ISBN: 9781628255393
Authors: Project Management Institute
Publisher: Project Management Institute
Publication Date: 2019-08-05.