Project Management Overview
Assignment:
• Use the characteristics of a project to differentiate it from operations work.
• Describe which characteristics of project success you think are the most important, and why.
• Who ultimately determines the success of the project? Explain your answer.
• Draw a distinction between a project, a program, and a portfolio. Why are the distinctions important?
• Describe how a business selects the projects that should be worked on. Then describe why this is important information for the project manager of the selected projects to know.
Assignment Expectations:
• Length: 1500-2000 words (6-8 pages); answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner
• Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style
• References: Include the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions