Assignment 2: Project Management:

Instructor: Dr. Paul Khoueiry.

Presented by: Rihame Hdede (Data Science Second Year).

CHAPTER3:
EX1: Briefly describe what happens in each of the five project management
process groups (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and
closing). What types of activities occur before initiating a project?
• Initiating.
Every project manager needs to get started. In the initial phase of project
management, obtaining the necessary permissions and approvals to begin is the
main goal. Often, a document stating the need for the project is created in order
to explain to the sponsor how the needs will be met, and approximately how
much it will cost. everything at the initiating stage should be stated in broad
terms.
Planning.
Developing objects and defining goals mar% this phase of the project. Portions of
the project should be broken down and deadlines scheduled. Additionally, this is
the phase in which the project manager puts together a staff and begins to assign
tasks and roles. Estimated costs provide the foundation for a project budget.
Executing.
With everything in place and goals clearly defined and being worked on
by members of the project team, it is time to begin creating the end product
of the work. Contracts are administered as needed, and team members should
make periodic reports on their status. Everything that goes into making the plan a
reality takes place during execution.
Monitoring and controlling.
When the execution stage is well under way the project manager should begin
making sure everything is going according to plan. As products and stages of the
executed planning are completed, they are submitted to the sponsor for
approval. If adjustments need to be made, they are handled during this stage.
Closing.
This project management group marks the end of the project. The project
manager arranges for final delivery of the product, and the sponsor accepts.
Everything should be carefully documented in writing, and records of contracts,
transactions, and other agreements should be updated. Debriefing on the project,
as well as plans for any necessary follow up, should be made at this time

EX4: What are some of the key outputs of each process group?
• Some of the key outputs might include a charter, a project management plan,
deliverable, performance reports, and close procurement.