III SEMESTER
BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Regulation ? 2017
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Prepared by
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III SEMESTER
BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Regulation ? 2017
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Academic Year 2019 - 2020--- Content provided by FirstRanker.com ---
Prepared by
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SUBJECT : BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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SEM / YEAR : III Semester / II YearUNIT ? I ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SYLLABUS: Project Management ? Definition ?Goal - Lifecycles. Project Selection Methods. Project
Portfolio Process ? Project Formulation. Project Manager ? Roles- Responsibilities and Selection ?
Project Teams.
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PART- AS.NO QUESTIONS
BT
LEVEL
COMPETENCE
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1. What is Project Management? Level 1 Remembering2. Outline the various phases in Project Management Level 2 Understanding
3. Write down the goals of Project Management? Level 3 Applying
4. Can you outline the constraints in Project Management? Level 4 Analysing
5. Identify the various roles of Project Manager Level 5 Evaluating
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6.In your opinion what are the challenges for a Project
Manager ?
Level 6 Creating
7. What is meant by Project Life Cycle ? Level 1 Remembering
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8. List the various stages in a Project Life Cycle. Level 2 Understanding9. Describe Project Formulation Level 3 Applying
10. Identify the crucial steps in Project Implementation Phase Level 4 Analysing
11. How are projects different from other ventures? Level 5 Evaluating
12. Write short note on Sensitivity Analysis. Level 6 Creating
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13. What are the objectives Project Planning and Design? Level 1 Remembering14. How would you select a Project Manager? Level 2 Understanding
15. What is Project Team? Level 3 Applying
16. Define Portfolio Process. Level 4 Analysing
17. Outline the responsibilities for Project Teams Level 1 Remembering
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18. What are the advantages of Project Portfolio? Level 2 Understanding19. Explain the need for Project Control Level 3 Applying
20. Differentiate between Project and Operations Management Level 4 Analysing
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BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENTRegulation ? 2017
Academic Year 2019 - 2020
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Prepared byMr.J.Anand ? Asst. Professor (OG)
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SUBJECT : BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SEM / YEAR : III Semester / II Year
UNIT ? I ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SYLLABUS: Project Management ? Definition ?Goal - Lifecycles. Project Selection Methods. Project
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Portfolio Process ? Project Formulation. Project Manager ? Roles- Responsibilities and Selection ?Project Teams.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS
BT
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LEVELCOMPETENCE
1. What is Project Management? Level 1 Remembering
2. Outline the various phases in Project Management Level 2 Understanding
3. Write down the goals of Project Management? Level 3 Applying
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4. Can you outline the constraints in Project Management? Level 4 Analysing5. Identify the various roles of Project Manager Level 5 Evaluating
6.
In your opinion what are the challenges for a Project
Manager ?
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Level 6 Creating7. What is meant by Project Life Cycle ? Level 1 Remembering
8. List the various stages in a Project Life Cycle. Level 2 Understanding
9. Describe Project Formulation Level 3 Applying
10. Identify the crucial steps in Project Implementation Phase Level 4 Analysing
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11. How are projects different from other ventures? Level 5 Evaluating12. Write short note on Sensitivity Analysis. Level 6 Creating
13. What are the objectives Project Planning and Design? Level 1 Remembering
14. How would you select a Project Manager? Level 2 Understanding
15. What is Project Team? Level 3 Applying
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16. Define Portfolio Process. Level 4 Analysing17. Outline the responsibilities for Project Teams Level 1 Remembering
18. What are the advantages of Project Portfolio? Level 2 Understanding
19. Explain the need for Project Control Level 3 Applying
20. Differentiate between Project and Operations Management Level 4 Analysing
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PART- BS.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1. i)Write a detailed note Project Management. (5 Marks) Level 1 Remembering
ii)State the importance of Project Management. (8 Marks) Level 1 Remembering
2.
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Discuss the technical and socio- cultural dimensions of theproject management process.
Level 2 Applying
3.
i) Discuss the role of Project Manager (5 Marks)
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Level 3 Applyingii)Discuss the skills required for a Project Manager
(8 Marks)
4.
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Discuss the various selection methods used in the projectssuitable example
Level 4 Analysing
5.
Project Management role has increased in
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stature and influence in many organizations.Why?
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Write a detailed note on the various steps involved in
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Project FormulationLevel 1 Remembering
7.
Give a detailed outline on the role of Project Teams
Level 2 Understanding
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8.i) Discuss as to what constraints do you see in Project
Management. (5 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
ii)Elucidate how the constraints in Project Management
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would affect the success of a Project. (8 Marks)Level 3 Applying
9.
Explain the need for Project Control.
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Level 4 Analysing10.
Elaborate on the various roles, responsibilities and selection
of a project manager.
Level 1 Remembering
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11.Elaborately discuss the phases of project management life
cycle.
Level 2 Understanding
12.
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i) Discuss the objectives of Project Portfolio Process.(5 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
ii) Discuss the functions of Project Portfolio Process.
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(8 Marks)13.
Explain in detail the project selection methods used today.
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Level 4
Analysing
14.
i)How should a Project Manager be selected?
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Creating
ii)How will this affect the success of the Project? (8 Marks)
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III SEMESTER
BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Regulation ? 2017
Academic Year 2019 - 2020
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Prepared by
Mr.J.Anand ? Asst. Professor (OG)
Mr.B. Sam Paul ? Asst. Professor (OG)
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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIESQUESTION BANK
SUBJECT : BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SEM / YEAR : III Semester / II Year
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UNIT ? I ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENTSYLLABUS: Project Management ? Definition ?Goal - Lifecycles. Project Selection Methods. Project
Portfolio Process ? Project Formulation. Project Manager ? Roles- Responsibilities and Selection ?
Project Teams.
PART- A
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S.NO QUESTIONSBT
LEVEL
COMPETENCE
1. What is Project Management? Level 1 Remembering
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2. Outline the various phases in Project Management Level 2 Understanding3. Write down the goals of Project Management? Level 3 Applying
4. Can you outline the constraints in Project Management? Level 4 Analysing
5. Identify the various roles of Project Manager Level 5 Evaluating
6.
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In your opinion what are the challenges for a ProjectManager ?
Level 6 Creating
7. What is meant by Project Life Cycle ? Level 1 Remembering
8. List the various stages in a Project Life Cycle. Level 2 Understanding
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9. Describe Project Formulation Level 3 Applying10. Identify the crucial steps in Project Implementation Phase Level 4 Analysing
11. How are projects different from other ventures? Level 5 Evaluating
12. Write short note on Sensitivity Analysis. Level 6 Creating
13. What are the objectives Project Planning and Design? Level 1 Remembering
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14. How would you select a Project Manager? Level 2 Understanding15. What is Project Team? Level 3 Applying
16. Define Portfolio Process. Level 4 Analysing
17. Outline the responsibilities for Project Teams Level 1 Remembering
18. What are the advantages of Project Portfolio? Level 2 Understanding
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19. Explain the need for Project Control Level 3 Applying20. Differentiate between Project and Operations Management Level 4 Analysing
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PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1. i)Write a detailed note Project Management. (5 Marks) Level 1 Remembering
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ii)State the importance of Project Management. (8 Marks) Level 1 Remembering2.
Discuss the technical and socio- cultural dimensions of the
project management process.
Level 2 Applying
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3.i) Discuss the role of Project Manager (5 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
ii)Discuss the skills required for a Project Manager
(8 Marks)
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4.Discuss the various selection methods used in the projects
suitable example
Level 4 Analysing
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5.Project Management role has increased in
stature and influence in many organizations.
Why?
Level 5 Evaluating
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6.Write a detailed note on the various steps involved in
Project Formulation
Level 1 Remembering
7.
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Give a detailed outline on the role of Project TeamsLevel 2 Understanding
8.
i) Discuss as to what constraints do you see in Project
Management. (5 Marks)
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Level 3 Applyingii)Elucidate how the constraints in Project Management
would affect the success of a Project. (8 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
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9.Explain the need for Project Control.
Level 4 Analysing
10.
Elaborate on the various roles, responsibilities and selection
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of a project manager.Level 1 Remembering
11.
Elaborately discuss the phases of project management life
cycle.
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Level 2 Understanding12.
i) Discuss the objectives of Project Portfolio Process.
(5 Marks)
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Level 3 Applyingii) Discuss the functions of Project Portfolio Process.
(8 Marks)
13.
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Explain in detail the project selection methods used today.
Level 4
Analysing
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14.i)How should a Project Manager be selected?
(5 Marks)
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Level 5Creating
ii)How will this affect the success of the Project? (8 Marks)
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PART - CS.NO QUESTIONS
1.
Based on your understanding suggest the preliminary considerations to be used in the
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initial screening of projects.2. Lakshya Consulting is a established marking research firm primarily focused on
automobile industry. In a recent convention, the CEO Mr. Pramod has won a proposal
from a Swedish Automobile manufacturer to do a preliminary study on entering Indian
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market for their consumer car segment. The CEO is setting up a new team of handle thisproject. What suggestions would you like to share with Mr. Pramod in selecting a project
team and a project manager for this new project?
3. What are the various avenues for pursuing project ideas?
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4. What are the points consider for good project design management?
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UNIT ? II ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENTSYLLABUS: The Planning Process ? Work Break down Structure ? Role of Multidisciplinary teams.
Budget the Project ? Methods. Cost Estimating and Improvement. Budget uncertainty and risk
management
PART- A
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LEVEL
COMPETENCE
1.
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What is Project Planning? Level 1Remembering
2.
What are the steps involved in Project Planning? Level 2
Understanding
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3.List the factors affecting Project Plan. Level 3
Applying
4.
Can you explain Conceptual Plan? Level 4
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Analysing5.
List the various types of Plans Level 5
Evaluating
6.
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What is a Plan Document? Level 6Creating
7.
Why is work breakdown structure needed in
projects?
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Level 1Remembering
8.
List the various stages involved in Planning Process. Level 2
Understanding
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9.What is Multidisciplinary Team? Level 3
Applying
10.
How would you explain Cost Estimate? Level 4
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Analysing11.
Explain Budget Uncertainty? Level 5
Evaluating
12.
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List the steps in preparing your project budget Level 6Creating
13.
What is project risk? Level 1
Remembering
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Regulation ? 2017Academic Year 2019 - 2020
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Mr.J.Anand ? Asst. Professor (OG)Mr.B. Sam Paul ? Asst. Professor (OG)
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SUBJECT : BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENTSEM / YEAR : III Semester / II Year
UNIT ? I ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SYLLABUS: Project Management ? Definition ?Goal - Lifecycles. Project Selection Methods. Project
Portfolio Process ? Project Formulation. Project Manager ? Roles- Responsibilities and Selection ?
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Project Teams.PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS
BT
LEVEL
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COMPETENCE1. What is Project Management? Level 1 Remembering
2. Outline the various phases in Project Management Level 2 Understanding
3. Write down the goals of Project Management? Level 3 Applying
4. Can you outline the constraints in Project Management? Level 4 Analysing
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5. Identify the various roles of Project Manager Level 5 Evaluating6.
In your opinion what are the challenges for a Project
Manager ?
Level 6 Creating
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7. What is meant by Project Life Cycle ? Level 1 Remembering8. List the various stages in a Project Life Cycle. Level 2 Understanding
9. Describe Project Formulation Level 3 Applying
10. Identify the crucial steps in Project Implementation Phase Level 4 Analysing
11. How are projects different from other ventures? Level 5 Evaluating
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12. Write short note on Sensitivity Analysis. Level 6 Creating13. What are the objectives Project Planning and Design? Level 1 Remembering
14. How would you select a Project Manager? Level 2 Understanding
15. What is Project Team? Level 3 Applying
16. Define Portfolio Process. Level 4 Analysing
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17. Outline the responsibilities for Project Teams Level 1 Remembering18. What are the advantages of Project Portfolio? Level 2 Understanding
19. Explain the need for Project Control Level 3 Applying
20. Differentiate between Project and Operations Management Level 4 Analysing
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PART- B
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S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE1. i)Write a detailed note Project Management. (5 Marks) Level 1 Remembering
ii)State the importance of Project Management. (8 Marks) Level 1 Remembering
2.
Discuss the technical and socio- cultural dimensions of the
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project management process.Level 2 Applying
3.
i) Discuss the role of Project Manager (5 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
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ii)Discuss the skills required for a Project Manager(8 Marks)
4.
Discuss the various selection methods used in the projects
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suitable exampleLevel 4 Analysing
5.
Project Management role has increased in
stature and influence in many organizations.
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Why?Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Write a detailed note on the various steps involved in
Project Formulation
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Level 1 Remembering7.
Give a detailed outline on the role of Project Teams
Level 2 Understanding
8.
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i) Discuss as to what constraints do you see in ProjectManagement. (5 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
ii)Elucidate how the constraints in Project Management
would affect the success of a Project. (8 Marks)
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Level 3 Applying
9.
Explain the need for Project Control.
Level 4 Analysing
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10.Elaborate on the various roles, responsibilities and selection
of a project manager.
Level 1 Remembering
11.
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Elaborately discuss the phases of project management lifecycle.
Level 2 Understanding
12.
i) Discuss the objectives of Project Portfolio Process.
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(5 Marks)Level 3 Applying
ii) Discuss the functions of Project Portfolio Process.
(8 Marks)
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13.
Explain in detail the project selection methods used today.
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Level 4Analysing
14.
i)How should a Project Manager be selected?
(5 Marks)
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Level 5
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Creatingii)How will this affect the success of the Project? (8 Marks)
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PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
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1.Based on your understanding suggest the preliminary considerations to be used in the
initial screening of projects.
2. Lakshya Consulting is a established marking research firm primarily focused on
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automobile industry. In a recent convention, the CEO Mr. Pramod has won a proposalfrom a Swedish Automobile manufacturer to do a preliminary study on entering Indian
market for their consumer car segment. The CEO is setting up a new team of handle this
project. What suggestions would you like to share with Mr. Pramod in selecting a project
team and a project manager for this new project?
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3. What are the various avenues for pursuing project ideas?
4. What are the points consider for good project design management?
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UNIT ? II ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SYLLABUS: The Planning Process ? Work Break down Structure ? Role of Multidisciplinary teams.
Budget the Project ? Methods. Cost Estimating and Improvement. Budget uncertainty and risk
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managementPART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS
BT
LEVEL
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COMPETENCE1.
What is Project Planning? Level 1
Remembering
2.
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What are the steps involved in Project Planning? Level 2Understanding
3.
List the factors affecting Project Plan. Level 3
Applying
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4.Can you explain Conceptual Plan? Level 4
Analysing
5.
List the various types of Plans Level 5
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Evaluating6.
What is a Plan Document? Level 6
Creating
7.
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Why is work breakdown structure needed inprojects?
Level 1
Remembering
8.
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List the various stages involved in Planning Process. Level 2Understanding
9.
What is Multidisciplinary Team? Level 3
Applying
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10.How would you explain Cost Estimate? Level 4
Analysing
11.
Explain Budget Uncertainty? Level 5
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Evaluating12.
List the steps in preparing your project budget Level 6
Creating
13.
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What is project risk? Level 1Remembering
14.
Differentiate between a Plan Document and
Statement of Work.
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Level 2Understanding
15.
Explain Risk Management Level 3
Applying
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16.State the objectives of Cost Estimations Level 4 Analysing
17.
What is project cost management? Level 5 Remembering
18.
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What are the risks associated with project planning? Level 6 Creating19.
What is meant by Uncertainty? List the ways of
managing uncertainty.
Level 1 Remembering
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20.Define Chaos
Level 2
Understanding
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PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1. Explain the steps involved in project planning. Level 1 Remembering
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2.Explain the concept of Work Breakdown Structure and
the process involved in it.
Level 2
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Understanding3.
i) What is meant by Multidisciplinary Team? (5 Marks)
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Level 3Applying
ii) Elaborate the role of Multidisciplinary Team in Project
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Planning Process. (8 Marks)4
Explain the concept of Budget Uncertainty and the
various measures in managing Uncertainty in
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ProjectsLevel 4
Analysing
5 What are the Golden Rules in Project Risk Management? Level 5
Evaluating
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6 List out and explain the components of capital cost.Level 6
Creating
7.
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i) Briefly explain Project Budget and its importance.(5 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
ii) Explain the steps involved in framing a Project Budget.
(8 Marks)
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Level 1 Remembering8.
Compile the objectives of Cost Estimation and
Improvement.
Level 2
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Understanding
9.
i)Describe the concept of Risk Mitigation. (7 Marks)
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Level 3
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Applyingii)Outline the benefits of Risk Management Plan. (6 Marks)
10.
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Explain the stages of Project Planning. What are thedifferent tools of project planning?
Level 4 Analysing
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III SEMESTER
BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Regulation ? 2017
Academic Year 2019 - 2020
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Prepared by
Mr.J.Anand ? Asst. Professor (OG)
Mr.B. Sam Paul ? Asst. Professor (OG)
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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIESQUESTION BANK
SUBJECT : BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SEM / YEAR : III Semester / II Year
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UNIT ? I ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENTSYLLABUS: Project Management ? Definition ?Goal - Lifecycles. Project Selection Methods. Project
Portfolio Process ? Project Formulation. Project Manager ? Roles- Responsibilities and Selection ?
Project Teams.
PART- A
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S.NO QUESTIONSBT
LEVEL
COMPETENCE
1. What is Project Management? Level 1 Remembering
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2. Outline the various phases in Project Management Level 2 Understanding3. Write down the goals of Project Management? Level 3 Applying
4. Can you outline the constraints in Project Management? Level 4 Analysing
5. Identify the various roles of Project Manager Level 5 Evaluating
6.
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In your opinion what are the challenges for a ProjectManager ?
Level 6 Creating
7. What is meant by Project Life Cycle ? Level 1 Remembering
8. List the various stages in a Project Life Cycle. Level 2 Understanding
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9. Describe Project Formulation Level 3 Applying10. Identify the crucial steps in Project Implementation Phase Level 4 Analysing
11. How are projects different from other ventures? Level 5 Evaluating
12. Write short note on Sensitivity Analysis. Level 6 Creating
13. What are the objectives Project Planning and Design? Level 1 Remembering
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14. How would you select a Project Manager? Level 2 Understanding15. What is Project Team? Level 3 Applying
16. Define Portfolio Process. Level 4 Analysing
17. Outline the responsibilities for Project Teams Level 1 Remembering
18. What are the advantages of Project Portfolio? Level 2 Understanding
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19. Explain the need for Project Control Level 3 Applying20. Differentiate between Project and Operations Management Level 4 Analysing
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PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1. i)Write a detailed note Project Management. (5 Marks) Level 1 Remembering
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ii)State the importance of Project Management. (8 Marks) Level 1 Remembering2.
Discuss the technical and socio- cultural dimensions of the
project management process.
Level 2 Applying
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3.i) Discuss the role of Project Manager (5 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
ii)Discuss the skills required for a Project Manager
(8 Marks)
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4.Discuss the various selection methods used in the projects
suitable example
Level 4 Analysing
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5.Project Management role has increased in
stature and influence in many organizations.
Why?
Level 5 Evaluating
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6.Write a detailed note on the various steps involved in
Project Formulation
Level 1 Remembering
7.
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Give a detailed outline on the role of Project TeamsLevel 2 Understanding
8.
i) Discuss as to what constraints do you see in Project
Management. (5 Marks)
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Level 3 Applyingii)Elucidate how the constraints in Project Management
would affect the success of a Project. (8 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
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9.Explain the need for Project Control.
Level 4 Analysing
10.
Elaborate on the various roles, responsibilities and selection
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of a project manager.Level 1 Remembering
11.
Elaborately discuss the phases of project management life
cycle.
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Level 2 Understanding12.
i) Discuss the objectives of Project Portfolio Process.
(5 Marks)
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Level 3 Applyingii) Discuss the functions of Project Portfolio Process.
(8 Marks)
13.
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Level 4
Analysing
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14.i)How should a Project Manager be selected?
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Level 5Creating
ii)How will this affect the success of the Project? (8 Marks)
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PART - CS.NO QUESTIONS
1.
Based on your understanding suggest the preliminary considerations to be used in the
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automobile industry. In a recent convention, the CEO Mr. Pramod has won a proposal
from a Swedish Automobile manufacturer to do a preliminary study on entering Indian
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market for their consumer car segment. The CEO is setting up a new team of handle thisproject. What suggestions would you like to share with Mr. Pramod in selecting a project
team and a project manager for this new project?
3. What are the various avenues for pursuing project ideas?
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4. What are the points consider for good project design management?
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UNIT ? II ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENTSYLLABUS: The Planning Process ? Work Break down Structure ? Role of Multidisciplinary teams.
Budget the Project ? Methods. Cost Estimating and Improvement. Budget uncertainty and risk
management
PART- A
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S.NO QUESTIONSBT
LEVEL
COMPETENCE
1.
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What is Project Planning? Level 1Remembering
2.
What are the steps involved in Project Planning? Level 2
Understanding
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3.List the factors affecting Project Plan. Level 3
Applying
4.
Can you explain Conceptual Plan? Level 4
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Analysing5.
List the various types of Plans Level 5
Evaluating
6.
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What is a Plan Document? Level 6Creating
7.
Why is work breakdown structure needed in
projects?
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Level 1Remembering
8.
List the various stages involved in Planning Process. Level 2
Understanding
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9.What is Multidisciplinary Team? Level 3
Applying
10.
How would you explain Cost Estimate? Level 4
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Analysing11.
Explain Budget Uncertainty? Level 5
Evaluating
12.
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List the steps in preparing your project budget Level 6Creating
13.
What is project risk? Level 1
Remembering
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14.Differentiate between a Plan Document and
Statement of Work.
Level 2
Understanding
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15.Explain Risk Management Level 3
Applying
16.
State the objectives of Cost Estimations Level 4 Analysing
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17.What is project cost management? Level 5 Remembering
18.
What are the risks associated with project planning? Level 6 Creating
19.
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What is meant by Uncertainty? List the ways ofmanaging uncertainty.
Level 1 Remembering
20.
Define Chaos
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Level 2Understanding
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PART- BS.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1. Explain the steps involved in project planning. Level 1 Remembering
2.
Explain the concept of Work Breakdown Structure and
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the process involved in it.Level 2
Understanding
3.
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i) What is meant by Multidisciplinary Team? (5 Marks)Level 3
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Applying
ii) Elaborate the role of Multidisciplinary Team in Project
Planning Process. (8 Marks)
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4Explain the concept of Budget Uncertainty and the
various measures in managing Uncertainty in
Projects
Level 4
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Analysing5 What are the Golden Rules in Project Risk Management? Level 5
Evaluating
6 List out and explain the components of capital cost.
Level 6
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Creating7.
i) Briefly explain Project Budget and its importance.
(5 Marks)
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Level 1 Rememberingii) Explain the steps involved in framing a Project Budget.
(8 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
8.
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Compile the objectives of Cost Estimation andImprovement.
Level 2
Understanding
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9.i)Describe the concept of Risk Mitigation. (7 Marks)
Level 3
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Applying
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ii)Outline the benefits of Risk Management Plan. (6 Marks)10.
Explain the stages of Project Planning. What are the
different tools of project planning?
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Level 4 Analysing11.
i) Explain the Concept of Risk Management Framework.
(7 Marks)
Level 5
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Evaluating
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ii)Discuss the various Process groups in Risk Management(6 Marks)
12.
i)Discuss as to how a Work Breakdown structure helps in
Project planning. (9 Marks)
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Level 6 Creatingii)State the important considerations in drafting a WBS.
(4 Marks)
13.
Explain the steps involved in creating a project budget.
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What are the uncertainties associated with budget ?Level 1
Remembering
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14.What are the Tools and Techniques used in managing
the projects? Explain in detail.
Level 2
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UnderstandingPART - C
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S.NO QUESTIONS1
You have been asked to launch a relief operations for earth quake victims. Outline the steps
you will take to execute the work. Give the work breakdown structure , the kind of team you
will assemble, the uncertainty and risks you are likely to face, how you will control the
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project and how you will manage the conflict during the efforts.2.
Draft a Work Break Down Structure with a detailed explanation of project milestones for
a Construction Project.
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3.You have been asked to launch a clean the city campaign under swatch Bharat initiative.
Outline the steps you will take to execute the work. Give the work breakdown structure
,the kind of team you will assemble, the uncertainty and risks you are likely to face, how
you will control the project and how you will manage the conflict during the efforts.
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4.Explain the significance of risk analysis in drafting a Project Plan.
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UNIT ? III ? SCHEDULING & RESOURCE ALLOCATION PERT & CPM
SYLLABUS: PERT & CPM Networks - Crashing ? Project Uncertainty and Risk Management ?
Simulation ? Gantt Charts ? Expediting a project- Resource loading and leveling, Allocating scarce
resources ? Goldratt?s Critical Chain
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PART- AS.NO QUESTIONS
BT
LEVEL
COMPETENCE
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1.What is meant by PERT?
Level 1
Remembering
2.
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What is meant by CPM? Level 2Understanding
3.
Distinguish between PERT and CPM. Level 3
Applying
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4.What is meant by resources scheduling? Level 4
Analysing
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QUESTION BANK
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III SEMESTER
BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Regulation ? 2017
Academic Year 2019 - 2020
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Prepared by
Mr.J.Anand ? Asst. Professor (OG)
Mr.B. Sam Paul ? Asst. Professor (OG)
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SUBJECT : BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SEM / YEAR : III Semester / II Year
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UNIT ? I ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENTSYLLABUS: Project Management ? Definition ?Goal - Lifecycles. Project Selection Methods. Project
Portfolio Process ? Project Formulation. Project Manager ? Roles- Responsibilities and Selection ?
Project Teams.
PART- A
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S.NO QUESTIONSBT
LEVEL
COMPETENCE
1. What is Project Management? Level 1 Remembering
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2. Outline the various phases in Project Management Level 2 Understanding3. Write down the goals of Project Management? Level 3 Applying
4. Can you outline the constraints in Project Management? Level 4 Analysing
5. Identify the various roles of Project Manager Level 5 Evaluating
6.
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In your opinion what are the challenges for a ProjectManager ?
Level 6 Creating
7. What is meant by Project Life Cycle ? Level 1 Remembering
8. List the various stages in a Project Life Cycle. Level 2 Understanding
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9. Describe Project Formulation Level 3 Applying10. Identify the crucial steps in Project Implementation Phase Level 4 Analysing
11. How are projects different from other ventures? Level 5 Evaluating
12. Write short note on Sensitivity Analysis. Level 6 Creating
13. What are the objectives Project Planning and Design? Level 1 Remembering
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14. How would you select a Project Manager? Level 2 Understanding15. What is Project Team? Level 3 Applying
16. Define Portfolio Process. Level 4 Analysing
17. Outline the responsibilities for Project Teams Level 1 Remembering
18. What are the advantages of Project Portfolio? Level 2 Understanding
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19. Explain the need for Project Control Level 3 Applying20. Differentiate between Project and Operations Management Level 4 Analysing
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PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1. i)Write a detailed note Project Management. (5 Marks) Level 1 Remembering
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ii)State the importance of Project Management. (8 Marks) Level 1 Remembering2.
Discuss the technical and socio- cultural dimensions of the
project management process.
Level 2 Applying
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3.i) Discuss the role of Project Manager (5 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
ii)Discuss the skills required for a Project Manager
(8 Marks)
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4.Discuss the various selection methods used in the projects
suitable example
Level 4 Analysing
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5.Project Management role has increased in
stature and influence in many organizations.
Why?
Level 5 Evaluating
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6.Write a detailed note on the various steps involved in
Project Formulation
Level 1 Remembering
7.
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Give a detailed outline on the role of Project TeamsLevel 2 Understanding
8.
i) Discuss as to what constraints do you see in Project
Management. (5 Marks)
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Level 3 Applyingii)Elucidate how the constraints in Project Management
would affect the success of a Project. (8 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
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9.Explain the need for Project Control.
Level 4 Analysing
10.
Elaborate on the various roles, responsibilities and selection
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of a project manager.Level 1 Remembering
11.
Elaborately discuss the phases of project management life
cycle.
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Level 2 Understanding12.
i) Discuss the objectives of Project Portfolio Process.
(5 Marks)
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Level 3 Applyingii) Discuss the functions of Project Portfolio Process.
(8 Marks)
13.
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Explain in detail the project selection methods used today.
Level 4
Analysing
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14.i)How should a Project Manager be selected?
(5 Marks)
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Level 5Creating
ii)How will this affect the success of the Project? (8 Marks)
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PART - CS.NO QUESTIONS
1.
Based on your understanding suggest the preliminary considerations to be used in the
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initial screening of projects.2. Lakshya Consulting is a established marking research firm primarily focused on
automobile industry. In a recent convention, the CEO Mr. Pramod has won a proposal
from a Swedish Automobile manufacturer to do a preliminary study on entering Indian
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market for their consumer car segment. The CEO is setting up a new team of handle thisproject. What suggestions would you like to share with Mr. Pramod in selecting a project
team and a project manager for this new project?
3. What are the various avenues for pursuing project ideas?
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4. What are the points consider for good project design management?
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UNIT ? II ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENTSYLLABUS: The Planning Process ? Work Break down Structure ? Role of Multidisciplinary teams.
Budget the Project ? Methods. Cost Estimating and Improvement. Budget uncertainty and risk
management
PART- A
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S.NO QUESTIONSBT
LEVEL
COMPETENCE
1.
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What is Project Planning? Level 1Remembering
2.
What are the steps involved in Project Planning? Level 2
Understanding
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3.List the factors affecting Project Plan. Level 3
Applying
4.
Can you explain Conceptual Plan? Level 4
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Analysing5.
List the various types of Plans Level 5
Evaluating
6.
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What is a Plan Document? Level 6Creating
7.
Why is work breakdown structure needed in
projects?
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Level 1Remembering
8.
List the various stages involved in Planning Process. Level 2
Understanding
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9.What is Multidisciplinary Team? Level 3
Applying
10.
How would you explain Cost Estimate? Level 4
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Analysing11.
Explain Budget Uncertainty? Level 5
Evaluating
12.
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List the steps in preparing your project budget Level 6Creating
13.
What is project risk? Level 1
Remembering
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14.Differentiate between a Plan Document and
Statement of Work.
Level 2
Understanding
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15.Explain Risk Management Level 3
Applying
16.
State the objectives of Cost Estimations Level 4 Analysing
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17.What is project cost management? Level 5 Remembering
18.
What are the risks associated with project planning? Level 6 Creating
19.
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What is meant by Uncertainty? List the ways ofmanaging uncertainty.
Level 1 Remembering
20.
Define Chaos
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Level 2Understanding
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PART- BS.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1. Explain the steps involved in project planning. Level 1 Remembering
2.
Explain the concept of Work Breakdown Structure and
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the process involved in it.Level 2
Understanding
3.
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i) What is meant by Multidisciplinary Team? (5 Marks)Level 3
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Applying
ii) Elaborate the role of Multidisciplinary Team in Project
Planning Process. (8 Marks)
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4Explain the concept of Budget Uncertainty and the
various measures in managing Uncertainty in
Projects
Level 4
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Analysing5 What are the Golden Rules in Project Risk Management? Level 5
Evaluating
6 List out and explain the components of capital cost.
Level 6
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Creating7.
i) Briefly explain Project Budget and its importance.
(5 Marks)
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Level 1 Rememberingii) Explain the steps involved in framing a Project Budget.
(8 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
8.
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Compile the objectives of Cost Estimation andImprovement.
Level 2
Understanding
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9.i)Describe the concept of Risk Mitigation. (7 Marks)
Level 3
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Applying
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ii)Outline the benefits of Risk Management Plan. (6 Marks)10.
Explain the stages of Project Planning. What are the
different tools of project planning?
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Level 4 Analysing11.
i) Explain the Concept of Risk Management Framework.
(7 Marks)
Level 5
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Evaluating
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ii)Discuss the various Process groups in Risk Management(6 Marks)
12.
i)Discuss as to how a Work Breakdown structure helps in
Project planning. (9 Marks)
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Level 6 Creatingii)State the important considerations in drafting a WBS.
(4 Marks)
13.
Explain the steps involved in creating a project budget.
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What are the uncertainties associated with budget ?Level 1
Remembering
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14.What are the Tools and Techniques used in managing
the projects? Explain in detail.
Level 2
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UnderstandingPART - C
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S.NO QUESTIONS1
You have been asked to launch a relief operations for earth quake victims. Outline the steps
you will take to execute the work. Give the work breakdown structure , the kind of team you
will assemble, the uncertainty and risks you are likely to face, how you will control the
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project and how you will manage the conflict during the efforts.2.
Draft a Work Break Down Structure with a detailed explanation of project milestones for
a Construction Project.
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3.You have been asked to launch a clean the city campaign under swatch Bharat initiative.
Outline the steps you will take to execute the work. Give the work breakdown structure
,the kind of team you will assemble, the uncertainty and risks you are likely to face, how
you will control the project and how you will manage the conflict during the efforts.
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4.Explain the significance of risk analysis in drafting a Project Plan.
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UNIT ? III ? SCHEDULING & RESOURCE ALLOCATION PERT & CPM
SYLLABUS: PERT & CPM Networks - Crashing ? Project Uncertainty and Risk Management ?
Simulation ? Gantt Charts ? Expediting a project- Resource loading and leveling, Allocating scarce
resources ? Goldratt?s Critical Chain
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PART- AS.NO QUESTIONS
BT
LEVEL
COMPETENCE
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1.What is meant by PERT?
Level 1
Remembering
2.
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What is meant by CPM? Level 2Understanding
3.
Distinguish between PERT and CPM. Level 3
Applying
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4.What is meant by resources scheduling? Level 4
Analysing
5.
Explain the term Scheduling Level 5
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Evaluating6.
Differentiate between Resource Loading and
Resource leveling
Level 6
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Creating7.
What is meant by Project Simulation? Level 1
Remembering
8.
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How would you explain Critical Chain? Level 2Understanding
9.
Define crashing. Level 3
Applying
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10.How does Project Uncertainty affect project
completion?
Level 4
Analysing
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11.Outline the concept of Gantt Charts Level 5
Evaluating
12.
How does expediting help in Project Completion? Level 6
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Creating13.
What are the challenges in Resource loading and
leveling?
Level 1
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Remembering14.
How does resources leveling affect the critical path? Level 2
Understanding
15.
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How do you allocate Scare Resources? Level 3Applying
16.
What are the objectives of Goldratt?s Critical Chain?
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Level 4Analysing
17. How Simulation help in Project Management?
Level 5
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Remembering18.
Explain Linear Programming Level 6
Creating
19.
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Why is Field Expediting required? Level 1Remembering
20.
What are the differences between Linear and Parallel
Activities?
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Level 2Understanding
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
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1.
i)What is the PERT? (4 Marks) Level 1
Remembering
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ii) Explain the steps in framing a PERT Network?
(9 Marks)
2.
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i) How would you compute a Critical Path? (7 Marks)Level 2
Understanding
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ii) Discuss with suitable example, how would CPM help
in project completion? (6 Marks)
3. Explain the concept of Project Uncertainty with a detailed
note.
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Level 3Applying
4. Elucidate the benefits and objectives of Project Simulation.
Level4
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Analysing5. Give a detailed analysis on Project Expediting and its
implications
Level 5
Evaluating
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6. Enumerate the steps involved in allocation of ScareResources.
Level 6
Creating
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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
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III SEMESTER
BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Regulation ? 2017
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Academic Year 2019 - 2020--- Content provided by FirstRanker.com ---
Prepared by
Mr.J.Anand ? Asst. Professor (OG)
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? .DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
SUBJECT : BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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SEM / YEAR : III Semester / II YearUNIT ? I ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SYLLABUS: Project Management ? Definition ?Goal - Lifecycles. Project Selection Methods. Project
Portfolio Process ? Project Formulation. Project Manager ? Roles- Responsibilities and Selection ?
Project Teams.
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PART- AS.NO QUESTIONS
BT
LEVEL
COMPETENCE
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1. What is Project Management? Level 1 Remembering2. Outline the various phases in Project Management Level 2 Understanding
3. Write down the goals of Project Management? Level 3 Applying
4. Can you outline the constraints in Project Management? Level 4 Analysing
5. Identify the various roles of Project Manager Level 5 Evaluating
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6.In your opinion what are the challenges for a Project
Manager ?
Level 6 Creating
7. What is meant by Project Life Cycle ? Level 1 Remembering
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8. List the various stages in a Project Life Cycle. Level 2 Understanding9. Describe Project Formulation Level 3 Applying
10. Identify the crucial steps in Project Implementation Phase Level 4 Analysing
11. How are projects different from other ventures? Level 5 Evaluating
12. Write short note on Sensitivity Analysis. Level 6 Creating
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13. What are the objectives Project Planning and Design? Level 1 Remembering14. How would you select a Project Manager? Level 2 Understanding
15. What is Project Team? Level 3 Applying
16. Define Portfolio Process. Level 4 Analysing
17. Outline the responsibilities for Project Teams Level 1 Remembering
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18. What are the advantages of Project Portfolio? Level 2 Understanding19. Explain the need for Project Control Level 3 Applying
20. Differentiate between Project and Operations Management Level 4 Analysing
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PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
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1. i)Write a detailed note Project Management. (5 Marks) Level 1 Rememberingii)State the importance of Project Management. (8 Marks) Level 1 Remembering
2.
Discuss the technical and socio- cultural dimensions of the
project management process.
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Level 2 Applying3.
i) Discuss the role of Project Manager (5 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
ii)Discuss the skills required for a Project Manager
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(8 Marks)4.
Discuss the various selection methods used in the projects
suitable example
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Level 4 Analysing5.
Project Management role has increased in
stature and influence in many organizations.
Why?
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Level 5 Evaluating6.
Write a detailed note on the various steps involved in
Project Formulation
Level 1 Remembering
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7.Give a detailed outline on the role of Project Teams
Level 2 Understanding
8.
i) Discuss as to what constraints do you see in Project
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Management. (5 Marks)Level 3 Applying
ii)Elucidate how the constraints in Project Management
would affect the success of a Project. (8 Marks)
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Level 3 Applying9.
Explain the need for Project Control.
Level 4 Analysing
10.
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Elaborate on the various roles, responsibilities and selectionof a project manager.
Level 1 Remembering
11.
Elaborately discuss the phases of project management life
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cycle.Level 2 Understanding
12.
i) Discuss the objectives of Project Portfolio Process.
(5 Marks)
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Level 3 Applying
ii) Discuss the functions of Project Portfolio Process.
(8 Marks)
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13.Explain in detail the project selection methods used today.
Level 4
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Analysing14.
i)How should a Project Manager be selected?
(5 Marks)
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Level 5
Creating
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PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1.
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Based on your understanding suggest the preliminary considerations to be used in theinitial screening of projects.
2. Lakshya Consulting is a established marking research firm primarily focused on
automobile industry. In a recent convention, the CEO Mr. Pramod has won a proposal
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from a Swedish Automobile manufacturer to do a preliminary study on entering Indianmarket for their consumer car segment. The CEO is setting up a new team of handle this
project. What suggestions would you like to share with Mr. Pramod in selecting a project
team and a project manager for this new project?
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3. What are the various avenues for pursuing project ideas?4. What are the points consider for good project design management?
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UNIT ? II ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SYLLABUS: The Planning Process ? Work Break down Structure ? Role of Multidisciplinary teams.
Budget the Project ? Methods. Cost Estimating and Improvement. Budget uncertainty and risk
management
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PART- AS.NO QUESTIONS
BT
LEVEL
COMPETENCE
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1.What is Project Planning? Level 1
Remembering
2.
What are the steps involved in Project Planning? Level 2
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List the factors affecting Project Plan. Level 3
Applying
4.
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Can you explain Conceptual Plan? Level 4Analysing
5.
List the various types of Plans Level 5
Evaluating
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6.What is a Plan Document? Level 6
Creating
7.
Why is work breakdown structure needed in
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projects?Level 1
Remembering
8.
List the various stages involved in Planning Process. Level 2
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Understanding9.
What is Multidisciplinary Team? Level 3
Applying
10.
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How would you explain Cost Estimate? Level 4Analysing
11.
Explain Budget Uncertainty? Level 5
Evaluating
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12.List the steps in preparing your project budget Level 6
Creating
13.
What is project risk? Level 1
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Remembering14.
Differentiate between a Plan Document and
Statement of Work.
Level 2
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Understanding15.
Explain Risk Management Level 3
Applying
16.
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State the objectives of Cost Estimations Level 4 Analysing17.
What is project cost management? Level 5 Remembering
18.
What are the risks associated with project planning? Level 6 Creating
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19.What is meant by Uncertainty? List the ways of
managing uncertainty.
Level 1 Remembering
20.
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Understanding
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PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1. Explain the steps involved in project planning. Level 1 Remembering
2.
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Explain the concept of Work Breakdown Structure andthe process involved in it.
Level 2
Understanding
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3.i) What is meant by Multidisciplinary Team? (5 Marks)
Level 3
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Applying
ii) Elaborate the role of Multidisciplinary Team in Project
Planning Process. (8 Marks)
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4
Explain the concept of Budget Uncertainty and the
various measures in managing Uncertainty in
Projects
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Level 4Analysing
5 What are the Golden Rules in Project Risk Management? Level 5
Evaluating
6 List out and explain the components of capital cost.
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Level 6Creating
7.
i) Briefly explain Project Budget and its importance.
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(5 Marks)Level 1 Remembering
ii) Explain the steps involved in framing a Project Budget.
(8 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
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8.Compile the objectives of Cost Estimation and
Improvement.
Level 2
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Understanding9.
i)Describe the concept of Risk Mitigation. (7 Marks)
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Level 3Applying
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ii)Outline the benefits of Risk Management Plan. (6 Marks)
10.
Explain the stages of Project Planning. What are the
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different tools of project planning?Level 4 Analysing
11.
i) Explain the Concept of Risk Management Framework.
(7 Marks)
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Level 5Evaluating
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ii)Discuss the various Process groups in Risk Management
(6 Marks)
12.
i)Discuss as to how a Work Breakdown structure helps in
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Project planning. (9 Marks)Level 6 Creating
ii)State the important considerations in drafting a WBS.
(4 Marks)
13.
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Explain the steps involved in creating a project budget.What are the uncertainties associated with budget ?
Level 1
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Remembering14.
What are the Tools and Techniques used in managing
the projects? Explain in detail.
Level 2
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Understanding
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1
You have been asked to launch a relief operations for earth quake victims. Outline the steps
you will take to execute the work. Give the work breakdown structure , the kind of team you
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will assemble, the uncertainty and risks you are likely to face, how you will control theproject and how you will manage the conflict during the efforts.
2.
Draft a Work Break Down Structure with a detailed explanation of project milestones for
a Construction Project.
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3.
You have been asked to launch a clean the city campaign under swatch Bharat initiative.
Outline the steps you will take to execute the work. Give the work breakdown structure
,the kind of team you will assemble, the uncertainty and risks you are likely to face, how
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you will control the project and how you will manage the conflict during the efforts.4.
Explain the significance of risk analysis in drafting a Project Plan.
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UNIT ? III ? SCHEDULING & RESOURCE ALLOCATION PERT & CPM
SYLLABUS: PERT & CPM Networks - Crashing ? Project Uncertainty and Risk Management ?
Simulation ? Gantt Charts ? Expediting a project- Resource loading and leveling, Allocating scarce
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resources ? Goldratt?s Critical ChainPART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS
BT
LEVEL
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COMPETENCE1.
What is meant by PERT?
Level 1
Remembering
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2.What is meant by CPM? Level 2
Understanding
3.
Distinguish between PERT and CPM. Level 3
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Applying4.
What is meant by resources scheduling? Level 4
Analysing
5.
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Explain the term Scheduling Level 5Evaluating
6.
Differentiate between Resource Loading and
Resource leveling
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Level 6Creating
7.
What is meant by Project Simulation? Level 1
Remembering
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8.How would you explain Critical Chain? Level 2
Understanding
9.
Define crashing. Level 3
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Applying10.
How does Project Uncertainty affect project
completion?
Level 4
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Analysing11.
Outline the concept of Gantt Charts Level 5
Evaluating
12.
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How does expediting help in Project Completion? Level 6Creating
13.
What are the challenges in Resource loading and
leveling?
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Level 1Remembering
14.
How does resources leveling affect the critical path? Level 2
Understanding
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15.How do you allocate Scare Resources? Level 3
Applying
16.
What are the objectives of Goldratt?s Critical Chain?
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Level 4
Analysing
17. How Simulation help in Project Management?
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Level 5Remembering
18.
Explain Linear Programming Level 6
Creating
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19.Why is Field Expediting required? Level 1
Remembering
20.
What are the differences between Linear and Parallel
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Activities?Level 2
Understanding
PART- B
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S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE1.
i)What is the PERT? (4 Marks) Level 1
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Rememberingii) Explain the steps in framing a PERT Network?
(9 Marks)
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2.i) How would you compute a Critical Path? (7 Marks)
Level 2
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Understandingii) Discuss with suitable example, how would CPM help
in project completion? (6 Marks)
3. Explain the concept of Project Uncertainty with a detailed
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note.Level 3
Applying
4. Elucidate the benefits and objectives of Project Simulation.
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Level4Analysing
5. Give a detailed analysis on Project Expediting and its
implications
Level 5
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Evaluating6. Enumerate the steps involved in allocation of Scare
Resources.
Level 6
Creating
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7.
How would you handle Resource Loading and Resource
Leveling? Explain the steps of resource leveling algorithm.
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Level 1Remembering
8. Explain the different methods used in Project
Scheduling. Elaborate any one method in detail.
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Level 2Understanding
9.
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i) Discuss the concept of Goldratt's Critical Chain.(5 Marks)
Level 3
Applying
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ii) Discuss Goldratt's Critical Chain in allotment of
resources in a project. (8 Marks)
Level 3
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Applying
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10.Explain the principles of Goldratt?s Critical Chain Project
Management and the three buffers suggested by him.
Level 4
Analysing
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11.
Write a detailed note on the importance of Project
Scheduling and Resource Allocation.
Level 5
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Evaluating12. Discuss the procedure of CPM Analysis with the help of a
simple example
Level6
Creating
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13.
i)What is the use of crashing in project management?
(7 Marks)
Level 1
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Remembering
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ii)What are the implications of project crashing? (6 Marks)14.
Explain the use of GANTT Chart in projects with an
example. How does crashing help in project completion ?
Level 2
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UnderstandingPART - C
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S.NO QUESTIONS1.
A project schedule has the following charaterististics:
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Activity: 1-2 1-3 2-4 3-4 3-5 4-9 5-6 5-7 6-8 7-8 8-10 9-10Duration: 4 1 1 1 6 5 4 8 1 2 5 7
a. Compute the network
b. Compute E and L for each event and
c. Find the critical path
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2.
The following time cost table applies to a project. Use it to arrive at the network associated
with completing the project in minimum time at minimum cost.
Activity Normal Crash
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Time Cost Time Cost
1-2
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2 800 1 14001-3
5 1000 2 2000
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1-4
5 1000 3 1800
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2-41 500 1 500
2-5
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5 1500 3 2100
3-4
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QUESTION BANK
III SEMESTER
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BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENTRegulation ? 2017
Academic Year 2019 - 2020
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Prepared byMr.J.Anand ? Asst. Professor (OG)
Mr.B. Sam Paul ? Asst. Professor (OG)
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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
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SUBJECT : BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SEM / YEAR : III Semester / II Year
UNIT ? I ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SYLLABUS: Project Management ? Definition ?Goal - Lifecycles. Project Selection Methods. Project
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Portfolio Process ? Project Formulation. Project Manager ? Roles- Responsibilities and Selection ?Project Teams.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS
BT
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LEVELCOMPETENCE
1. What is Project Management? Level 1 Remembering
2. Outline the various phases in Project Management Level 2 Understanding
3. Write down the goals of Project Management? Level 3 Applying
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4. Can you outline the constraints in Project Management? Level 4 Analysing5. Identify the various roles of Project Manager Level 5 Evaluating
6.
In your opinion what are the challenges for a Project
Manager ?
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Level 6 Creating7. What is meant by Project Life Cycle ? Level 1 Remembering
8. List the various stages in a Project Life Cycle. Level 2 Understanding
9. Describe Project Formulation Level 3 Applying
10. Identify the crucial steps in Project Implementation Phase Level 4 Analysing
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11. How are projects different from other ventures? Level 5 Evaluating12. Write short note on Sensitivity Analysis. Level 6 Creating
13. What are the objectives Project Planning and Design? Level 1 Remembering
14. How would you select a Project Manager? Level 2 Understanding
15. What is Project Team? Level 3 Applying
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16. Define Portfolio Process. Level 4 Analysing17. Outline the responsibilities for Project Teams Level 1 Remembering
18. What are the advantages of Project Portfolio? Level 2 Understanding
19. Explain the need for Project Control Level 3 Applying
20. Differentiate between Project and Operations Management Level 4 Analysing
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PART- BS.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1. i)Write a detailed note Project Management. (5 Marks) Level 1 Remembering
ii)State the importance of Project Management. (8 Marks) Level 1 Remembering
2.
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Discuss the technical and socio- cultural dimensions of theproject management process.
Level 2 Applying
3.
i) Discuss the role of Project Manager (5 Marks)
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Level 3 Applyingii)Discuss the skills required for a Project Manager
(8 Marks)
4.
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Discuss the various selection methods used in the projectssuitable example
Level 4 Analysing
5.
Project Management role has increased in
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stature and influence in many organizations.Why?
Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Write a detailed note on the various steps involved in
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Project FormulationLevel 1 Remembering
7.
Give a detailed outline on the role of Project Teams
Level 2 Understanding
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8.i) Discuss as to what constraints do you see in Project
Management. (5 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
ii)Elucidate how the constraints in Project Management
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would affect the success of a Project. (8 Marks)Level 3 Applying
9.
Explain the need for Project Control.
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Level 4 Analysing10.
Elaborate on the various roles, responsibilities and selection
of a project manager.
Level 1 Remembering
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11.Elaborately discuss the phases of project management life
cycle.
Level 2 Understanding
12.
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i) Discuss the objectives of Project Portfolio Process.(5 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
ii) Discuss the functions of Project Portfolio Process.
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(8 Marks)13.
Explain in detail the project selection methods used today.
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Level 4
Analysing
14.
i)How should a Project Manager be selected?
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(5 Marks)Level 5
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Creating
ii)How will this affect the success of the Project? (8 Marks)
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PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
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1.
Based on your understanding suggest the preliminary considerations to be used in the
initial screening of projects.
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2. Lakshya Consulting is a established marking research firm primarily focused onautomobile industry. In a recent convention, the CEO Mr. Pramod has won a proposal
from a Swedish Automobile manufacturer to do a preliminary study on entering Indian
market for their consumer car segment. The CEO is setting up a new team of handle this
project. What suggestions would you like to share with Mr. Pramod in selecting a project
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team and a project manager for this new project?3. What are the various avenues for pursuing project ideas?
4. What are the points consider for good project design management?
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UNIT ? II ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SYLLABUS: The Planning Process ? Work Break down Structure ? Role of Multidisciplinary teams.
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Budget the Project ? Methods. Cost Estimating and Improvement. Budget uncertainty and riskmanagement
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS
BT
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LEVELCOMPETENCE
1.
What is Project Planning? Level 1
Remembering
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2.What are the steps involved in Project Planning? Level 2
Understanding
3.
List the factors affecting Project Plan. Level 3
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Applying4.
Can you explain Conceptual Plan? Level 4
Analysing
5.
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List the various types of Plans Level 5Evaluating
6.
What is a Plan Document? Level 6
Creating
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7.Why is work breakdown structure needed in
projects?
Level 1
Remembering
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8.List the various stages involved in Planning Process. Level 2
Understanding
9.
What is Multidisciplinary Team? Level 3
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Applying10.
How would you explain Cost Estimate? Level 4
Analysing
11.
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Explain Budget Uncertainty? Level 5Evaluating
12.
List the steps in preparing your project budget Level 6
Creating
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13.What is project risk? Level 1
Remembering
14.
Differentiate between a Plan Document and
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Statement of Work.Level 2
Understanding
15.
Explain Risk Management Level 3
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Applying16.
State the objectives of Cost Estimations Level 4 Analysing
17.
What is project cost management? Level 5 Remembering
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18.What are the risks associated with project planning? Level 6 Creating
19.
What is meant by Uncertainty? List the ways of
managing uncertainty.
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Level 1 Remembering20.
Define Chaos
Level 2
Understanding
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PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
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1. Explain the steps involved in project planning. Level 1 Remembering2.
Explain the concept of Work Breakdown Structure and
the process involved in it.
Level 2
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Understanding
3.
i) What is meant by Multidisciplinary Team? (5 Marks)
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Level 3
Applying
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ii) Elaborate the role of Multidisciplinary Team in ProjectPlanning Process. (8 Marks)
4
Explain the concept of Budget Uncertainty and the
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various measures in managing Uncertainty inProjects
Level 4
Analysing
5 What are the Golden Rules in Project Risk Management? Level 5
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Evaluating6 List out and explain the components of capital cost.
Level 6
Creating
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7.i) Briefly explain Project Budget and its importance.
(5 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
ii) Explain the steps involved in framing a Project Budget.
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(8 Marks)Level 1 Remembering
8.
Compile the objectives of Cost Estimation and
Improvement.
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Level 2Understanding
9.
i)Describe the concept of Risk Mitigation. (7 Marks)
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Level 3
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Applying
ii)Outline the benefits of Risk Management Plan. (6 Marks)
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10.Explain the stages of Project Planning. What are the
different tools of project planning?
Level 4 Analysing
11.
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i) Explain the Concept of Risk Management Framework.(7 Marks)
Level 5
Evaluating
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ii)Discuss the various Process groups in Risk Management
(6 Marks)
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12.i)Discuss as to how a Work Breakdown structure helps in
Project planning. (9 Marks)
Level 6 Creating
ii)State the important considerations in drafting a WBS.
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(4 Marks)13.
Explain the steps involved in creating a project budget.
What are the uncertainties associated with budget ?
Level 1
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Remembering
14.
What are the Tools and Techniques used in managing
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the projects? Explain in detail.Level 2
Understanding
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PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1
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You have been asked to launch a relief operations for earth quake victims. Outline the stepsyou will take to execute the work. Give the work breakdown structure , the kind of team you
will assemble, the uncertainty and risks you are likely to face, how you will control the
project and how you will manage the conflict during the efforts.
2.
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Draft a Work Break Down Structure with a detailed explanation of project milestones fora Construction Project.
3.
You have been asked to launch a clean the city campaign under swatch Bharat initiative.
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Outline the steps you will take to execute the work. Give the work breakdown structure,the kind of team you will assemble, the uncertainty and risks you are likely to face, how
you will control the project and how you will manage the conflict during the efforts.
4.
Explain the significance of risk analysis in drafting a Project Plan.
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UNIT ? III ? SCHEDULING & RESOURCE ALLOCATION PERT & CPM
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SYLLABUS: PERT & CPM Networks - Crashing ? Project Uncertainty and Risk Management ?Simulation ? Gantt Charts ? Expediting a project- Resource loading and leveling, Allocating scarce
resources ? Goldratt?s Critical Chain
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS
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BTLEVEL
COMPETENCE
1.
What is meant by PERT?
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Level 1Remembering
2.
What is meant by CPM? Level 2
Understanding
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3.Distinguish between PERT and CPM. Level 3
Applying
4.
What is meant by resources scheduling? Level 4
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Analysing5.
Explain the term Scheduling Level 5
Evaluating
6.
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Differentiate between Resource Loading andResource leveling
Level 6
Creating
7.
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What is meant by Project Simulation? Level 1Remembering
8.
How would you explain Critical Chain? Level 2
Understanding
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9.Define crashing. Level 3
Applying
10.
How does Project Uncertainty affect project
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completion?Level 4
Analysing
11.
Outline the concept of Gantt Charts Level 5
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Evaluating12.
How does expediting help in Project Completion? Level 6
Creating
13.
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What are the challenges in Resource loading andleveling?
Level 1
Remembering
14.
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How does resources leveling affect the critical path? Level 2Understanding
15.
How do you allocate Scare Resources? Level 3
Applying
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16.What are the objectives of Goldratt?s Critical Chain?
Level 4
Analysing
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17. How Simulation help in Project Management?Level 5
Remembering
18.
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Explain Linear Programming Level 6Creating
19.
Why is Field Expediting required? Level 1
Remembering
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20.What are the differences between Linear and Parallel
Activities?
Level 2
Understanding
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PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1.
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i)What is the PERT? (4 Marks) Level 1Remembering
ii) Explain the steps in framing a PERT Network?
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(9 Marks)2.
i) How would you compute a Critical Path? (7 Marks)
Level 2
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Understanding
ii) Discuss with suitable example, how would CPM help
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in project completion? (6 Marks)3. Explain the concept of Project Uncertainty with a detailed
note.
Level 3
Applying
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4. Elucidate the benefits and objectives of Project Simulation.
Level4
Analysing
5. Give a detailed analysis on Project Expediting and its
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implicationsLevel 5
Evaluating
6. Enumerate the steps involved in allocation of Scare
Resources.
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Level 6Creating
7.
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How would you handle Resource Loading and ResourceLeveling? Explain the steps of resource leveling algorithm.
Level 1
Remembering
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8. Explain the different methods used in ProjectScheduling. Elaborate any one method in detail.
Level 2
Understanding
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9.
i) Discuss the concept of Goldratt's Critical Chain.
(5 Marks)
Level 3
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Applying
ii) Discuss Goldratt's Critical Chain in allotment of
resources in a project. (8 Marks)
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Level 3
Applying
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10.
Explain the principles of Goldratt?s Critical Chain Project
Management and the three buffers suggested by him.
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Level 4Analysing
11.
Write a detailed note on the importance of Project
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Scheduling and Resource Allocation.Level 5
Evaluating
12. Discuss the procedure of CPM Analysis with the help of a
simple example
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Level6Creating
13.
i)What is the use of crashing in project management?
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(7 Marks)Level 1
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Rememberingii)What are the implications of project crashing? (6 Marks)
14.
Explain the use of GANTT Chart in projects with an
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example. How does crashing help in project completion ?Level 2
Understanding
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PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1.
A project schedule has the following charaterististics:
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Activity: 1-2 1-3 2-4 3-4 3-5 4-9 5-6 5-7 6-8 7-8 8-10 9-10
Duration: 4 1 1 1 6 5 4 8 1 2 5 7
a. Compute the network
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b. Compute E and L for each event andc. Find the critical path
2.
The following time cost table applies to a project. Use it to arrive at the network associated
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with completing the project in minimum time at minimum cost.Activity Normal Crash
Time Cost Time Cost
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5 1000 2 2000
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6 1200 4 1600
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3 900 2 16003. The following table gives data on normal time and cost, crash time and cost for a project.
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IV. Crash the relevant activities systematically and determine the optimum
project time and cost.
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2-4 7 420 5 580
2-5 9 720 7 810
3-5 5 250 4 300
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4-5 0 0 0 05-6 6 320 4 410
6-7 4 400 3 470
6-8 13 780 10 900
7-8 10 1000 9 1200
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Consider the data and draw the Gantt-Chart for scheduling the critical and non ?criticalactivities.
Sl.No Activity Immediate Predecessor Durations in months
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QUESTION BANK
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III SEMESTER
BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Regulation ? 2017
Academic Year 2019 - 2020
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Prepared by
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Mr.B. Sam Paul ? Asst. Professor (OG)
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SUBJECT : BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SEM / YEAR : III Semester / II Year
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UNIT ? I ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENTSYLLABUS: Project Management ? Definition ?Goal - Lifecycles. Project Selection Methods. Project
Portfolio Process ? Project Formulation. Project Manager ? Roles- Responsibilities and Selection ?
Project Teams.
PART- A
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S.NO QUESTIONSBT
LEVEL
COMPETENCE
1. What is Project Management? Level 1 Remembering
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2. Outline the various phases in Project Management Level 2 Understanding3. Write down the goals of Project Management? Level 3 Applying
4. Can you outline the constraints in Project Management? Level 4 Analysing
5. Identify the various roles of Project Manager Level 5 Evaluating
6.
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In your opinion what are the challenges for a ProjectManager ?
Level 6 Creating
7. What is meant by Project Life Cycle ? Level 1 Remembering
8. List the various stages in a Project Life Cycle. Level 2 Understanding
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9. Describe Project Formulation Level 3 Applying10. Identify the crucial steps in Project Implementation Phase Level 4 Analysing
11. How are projects different from other ventures? Level 5 Evaluating
12. Write short note on Sensitivity Analysis. Level 6 Creating
13. What are the objectives Project Planning and Design? Level 1 Remembering
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14. How would you select a Project Manager? Level 2 Understanding15. What is Project Team? Level 3 Applying
16. Define Portfolio Process. Level 4 Analysing
17. Outline the responsibilities for Project Teams Level 1 Remembering
18. What are the advantages of Project Portfolio? Level 2 Understanding
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19. Explain the need for Project Control Level 3 Applying20. Differentiate between Project and Operations Management Level 4 Analysing
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PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1. i)Write a detailed note Project Management. (5 Marks) Level 1 Remembering
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ii)State the importance of Project Management. (8 Marks) Level 1 Remembering2.
Discuss the technical and socio- cultural dimensions of the
project management process.
Level 2 Applying
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3.i) Discuss the role of Project Manager (5 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
ii)Discuss the skills required for a Project Manager
(8 Marks)
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4.Discuss the various selection methods used in the projects
suitable example
Level 4 Analysing
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5.Project Management role has increased in
stature and influence in many organizations.
Why?
Level 5 Evaluating
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6.Write a detailed note on the various steps involved in
Project Formulation
Level 1 Remembering
7.
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Give a detailed outline on the role of Project TeamsLevel 2 Understanding
8.
i) Discuss as to what constraints do you see in Project
Management. (5 Marks)
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Level 3 Applyingii)Elucidate how the constraints in Project Management
would affect the success of a Project. (8 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
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9.Explain the need for Project Control.
Level 4 Analysing
10.
Elaborate on the various roles, responsibilities and selection
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of a project manager.Level 1 Remembering
11.
Elaborately discuss the phases of project management life
cycle.
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Level 2 Understanding12.
i) Discuss the objectives of Project Portfolio Process.
(5 Marks)
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Level 3 Applyingii) Discuss the functions of Project Portfolio Process.
(8 Marks)
13.
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Explain in detail the project selection methods used today.
Level 4
Analysing
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14.i)How should a Project Manager be selected?
(5 Marks)
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Level 5Creating
ii)How will this affect the success of the Project? (8 Marks)
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PART - CS.NO QUESTIONS
1.
Based on your understanding suggest the preliminary considerations to be used in the
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initial screening of projects.2. Lakshya Consulting is a established marking research firm primarily focused on
automobile industry. In a recent convention, the CEO Mr. Pramod has won a proposal
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market for their consumer car segment. The CEO is setting up a new team of handle thisproject. What suggestions would you like to share with Mr. Pramod in selecting a project
team and a project manager for this new project?
3. What are the various avenues for pursuing project ideas?
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4. What are the points consider for good project design management?
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UNIT ? II ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENTSYLLABUS: The Planning Process ? Work Break down Structure ? Role of Multidisciplinary teams.
Budget the Project ? Methods. Cost Estimating and Improvement. Budget uncertainty and risk
management
PART- A
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LEVEL
COMPETENCE
1.
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What is Project Planning? Level 1Remembering
2.
What are the steps involved in Project Planning? Level 2
Understanding
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3.List the factors affecting Project Plan. Level 3
Applying
4.
Can you explain Conceptual Plan? Level 4
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Analysing5.
List the various types of Plans Level 5
Evaluating
6.
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What is a Plan Document? Level 6Creating
7.
Why is work breakdown structure needed in
projects?
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Level 1Remembering
8.
List the various stages involved in Planning Process. Level 2
Understanding
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9.What is Multidisciplinary Team? Level 3
Applying
10.
How would you explain Cost Estimate? Level 4
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Analysing11.
Explain Budget Uncertainty? Level 5
Evaluating
12.
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List the steps in preparing your project budget Level 6Creating
13.
What is project risk? Level 1
Remembering
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14.Differentiate between a Plan Document and
Statement of Work.
Level 2
Understanding
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15.Explain Risk Management Level 3
Applying
16.
State the objectives of Cost Estimations Level 4 Analysing
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17.What is project cost management? Level 5 Remembering
18.
What are the risks associated with project planning? Level 6 Creating
19.
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What is meant by Uncertainty? List the ways ofmanaging uncertainty.
Level 1 Remembering
20.
Define Chaos
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Level 2Understanding
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PART- BS.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1. Explain the steps involved in project planning. Level 1 Remembering
2.
Explain the concept of Work Breakdown Structure and
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the process involved in it.Level 2
Understanding
3.
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i) What is meant by Multidisciplinary Team? (5 Marks)Level 3
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Applying
ii) Elaborate the role of Multidisciplinary Team in Project
Planning Process. (8 Marks)
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4Explain the concept of Budget Uncertainty and the
various measures in managing Uncertainty in
Projects
Level 4
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Analysing5 What are the Golden Rules in Project Risk Management? Level 5
Evaluating
6 List out and explain the components of capital cost.
Level 6
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Creating7.
i) Briefly explain Project Budget and its importance.
(5 Marks)
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Level 1 Rememberingii) Explain the steps involved in framing a Project Budget.
(8 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
8.
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Compile the objectives of Cost Estimation andImprovement.
Level 2
Understanding
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9.i)Describe the concept of Risk Mitigation. (7 Marks)
Level 3
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Applying
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ii)Outline the benefits of Risk Management Plan. (6 Marks)10.
Explain the stages of Project Planning. What are the
different tools of project planning?
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Level 4 Analysing11.
i) Explain the Concept of Risk Management Framework.
(7 Marks)
Level 5
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Evaluating
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ii)Discuss the various Process groups in Risk Management(6 Marks)
12.
i)Discuss as to how a Work Breakdown structure helps in
Project planning. (9 Marks)
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Level 6 Creatingii)State the important considerations in drafting a WBS.
(4 Marks)
13.
Explain the steps involved in creating a project budget.
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What are the uncertainties associated with budget ?Level 1
Remembering
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14.What are the Tools and Techniques used in managing
the projects? Explain in detail.
Level 2
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UnderstandingPART - C
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S.NO QUESTIONS1
You have been asked to launch a relief operations for earth quake victims. Outline the steps
you will take to execute the work. Give the work breakdown structure , the kind of team you
will assemble, the uncertainty and risks you are likely to face, how you will control the
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project and how you will manage the conflict during the efforts.2.
Draft a Work Break Down Structure with a detailed explanation of project milestones for
a Construction Project.
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3.You have been asked to launch a clean the city campaign under swatch Bharat initiative.
Outline the steps you will take to execute the work. Give the work breakdown structure
,the kind of team you will assemble, the uncertainty and risks you are likely to face, how
you will control the project and how you will manage the conflict during the efforts.
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4.Explain the significance of risk analysis in drafting a Project Plan.
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UNIT ? III ? SCHEDULING & RESOURCE ALLOCATION PERT & CPM
SYLLABUS: PERT & CPM Networks - Crashing ? Project Uncertainty and Risk Management ?
Simulation ? Gantt Charts ? Expediting a project- Resource loading and leveling, Allocating scarce
resources ? Goldratt?s Critical Chain
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PART- AS.NO QUESTIONS
BT
LEVEL
COMPETENCE
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1.What is meant by PERT?
Level 1
Remembering
2.
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What is meant by CPM? Level 2Understanding
3.
Distinguish between PERT and CPM. Level 3
Applying
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4.What is meant by resources scheduling? Level 4
Analysing
5.
Explain the term Scheduling Level 5
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Evaluating6.
Differentiate between Resource Loading and
Resource leveling
Level 6
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Creating7.
What is meant by Project Simulation? Level 1
Remembering
8.
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How would you explain Critical Chain? Level 2Understanding
9.
Define crashing. Level 3
Applying
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10.How does Project Uncertainty affect project
completion?
Level 4
Analysing
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11.Outline the concept of Gantt Charts Level 5
Evaluating
12.
How does expediting help in Project Completion? Level 6
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Creating13.
What are the challenges in Resource loading and
leveling?
Level 1
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Remembering14.
How does resources leveling affect the critical path? Level 2
Understanding
15.
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How do you allocate Scare Resources? Level 3Applying
16.
What are the objectives of Goldratt?s Critical Chain?
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Level 4Analysing
17. How Simulation help in Project Management?
Level 5
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Remembering18.
Explain Linear Programming Level 6
Creating
19.
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Why is Field Expediting required? Level 1Remembering
20.
What are the differences between Linear and Parallel
Activities?
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Level 2Understanding
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
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1.
i)What is the PERT? (4 Marks) Level 1
Remembering
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ii) Explain the steps in framing a PERT Network?
(9 Marks)
2.
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i) How would you compute a Critical Path? (7 Marks)Level 2
Understanding
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ii) Discuss with suitable example, how would CPM help
in project completion? (6 Marks)
3. Explain the concept of Project Uncertainty with a detailed
note.
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Level 3Applying
4. Elucidate the benefits and objectives of Project Simulation.
Level4
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Analysing5. Give a detailed analysis on Project Expediting and its
implications
Level 5
Evaluating
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6. Enumerate the steps involved in allocation of ScareResources.
Level 6
Creating
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7.How would you handle Resource Loading and Resource
Leveling? Explain the steps of resource leveling algorithm.
Level 1
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Remembering8. Explain the different methods used in Project
Scheduling. Elaborate any one method in detail.
Level 2
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Understanding9.
i) Discuss the concept of Goldratt's Critical Chain.
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(5 Marks)Level 3
Applying
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ii) Discuss Goldratt's Critical Chain in allotment ofresources in a project. (8 Marks)
Level 3
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Applying
10.
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Explain the principles of Goldratt?s Critical Chain ProjectManagement and the three buffers suggested by him.
Level 4
Analysing
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11.Write a detailed note on the importance of Project
Scheduling and Resource Allocation.
Level 5
Evaluating
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12. Discuss the procedure of CPM Analysis with the help of asimple example
Level6
Creating
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13.i)What is the use of crashing in project management?
(7 Marks)
Level 1
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Remembering
ii)What are the implications of project crashing? (6 Marks)
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14.Explain the use of GANTT Chart in projects with an
example. How does crashing help in project completion ?
Level 2
Understanding
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PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
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1.A project schedule has the following charaterististics:
Activity: 1-2 1-3 2-4 3-4 3-5 4-9 5-6 5-7 6-8 7-8 8-10 9-10
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Duration: 4 1 1 1 6 5 4 8 1 2 5 7a. Compute the network
b. Compute E and L for each event and
c. Find the critical path
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2.The following time cost table applies to a project. Use it to arrive at the network associated
with completing the project in minimum time at minimum cost.
Activity Normal Crash
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Time Cost Time Cost1-2
2 800 1 1400
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1-3
5 1000 2 2000
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1-45 1000 3 1800
2-4
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1 500 1 500
2-5
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5 1500 3 21003-4
4 2000 3 3000
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3-5
6 1200 4 1600
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4-53 900 2 1600
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3. The following table gives data on normal time and cost, crash time and cost for a project.I. Draw the network and identify the critical path.
II. What is the normal project duration and associated cost?
III. Find out Total Float for each activity.
IV. Crash the relevant activities systematically and determine the optimum
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project time and cost.Activity Normal Crash
Time
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(Week)Cost
(Rs.)
Time
(Week)
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Cost(Rs.)
1-2 3 300 2 400
2-3 3 30 3 30
2-4 7 420 5 580
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2-5 9 720 7 8103-5 5 250 4 300
4-5 0 0 0 0
5-6 6 320 4 410
6-7 4 400 3 470
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6-8 13 780 10 9007-8 10 1000 9 1200
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4.
Consider the data and draw the Gantt-Chart for scheduling the critical and non ?critical
activities.
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Sl.No Activity Immediate Predecessor Durations in months1 A - 6
2 B - `10
3 C - 11
4 D - 9
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7 G C 12
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9 I E 7
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UNIT ? IV ? CONTROL AND COMPLETIONSYLLABUS: The Plan-Monitor-Control cycle ? Data Collecting and reporting ? Project Control ?
Designing the control system. Project Evaluation, Auditing and Termination
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS
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BTLEVEL
COMPETENCE
1.
What is meant by P-M-C Cycle?
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Level 1Remembering
2.
List the objectives of Data Collection.
Level 2
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Understanding3.
Explain Data Reporting.
Level 3
Applying
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4.What is project control cycle?
Level 4
Analysing
5.
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What is meant by Project Evaluation?Level 5
Evaluating
6.
State the importance of project auditing.
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Level 6Creating
7.
What is meant by Project Termination?
Level 1
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Remembering8.
Differentiate between Project Evaluation and Project
Control.
Level 2
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Understanding9.
What is meant by Control System?
Level 3
Applying
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10.Differentiate between Primary Data and Secondary
Data.
Level 4
Analysing
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11.Can you list the advantages of Project Audit?
Level 5
Evaluating
12.
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Evaluate the limitations of Project Control.Level 6
Creating
13.
Why do Organizations terminate a Project?
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Level 1Remembering
14.
How would you explain Net Present Value?
Level 2
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Understanding15.
Can you elaborate the various methods of Project
Termination?
Level 3
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Applying16.
What are the critical factors for Project Success?
Level 4
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Analysing17.
Why is Project Evaluation important?
Level 5
Remembering
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18.Specify two problems faced during audits of projects.
Level 6
Creating
19.
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What could be the common reasons for ProjectTermination?
Level 1
Remembering
20.
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What would happen if Project Evaluation fails?Level 2
Understanding
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III SEMESTER
BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Regulation ? 2017
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Prepared by
Mr.J.Anand ? Asst. Professor (OG)
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QUESTION BANK
SUBJECT : BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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SEM / YEAR : III Semester / II YearUNIT ? I ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SYLLABUS: Project Management ? Definition ?Goal - Lifecycles. Project Selection Methods. Project
Portfolio Process ? Project Formulation. Project Manager ? Roles- Responsibilities and Selection ?
Project Teams.
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PART- AS.NO QUESTIONS
BT
LEVEL
COMPETENCE
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1. What is Project Management? Level 1 Remembering2. Outline the various phases in Project Management Level 2 Understanding
3. Write down the goals of Project Management? Level 3 Applying
4. Can you outline the constraints in Project Management? Level 4 Analysing
5. Identify the various roles of Project Manager Level 5 Evaluating
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6.In your opinion what are the challenges for a Project
Manager ?
Level 6 Creating
7. What is meant by Project Life Cycle ? Level 1 Remembering
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8. List the various stages in a Project Life Cycle. Level 2 Understanding9. Describe Project Formulation Level 3 Applying
10. Identify the crucial steps in Project Implementation Phase Level 4 Analysing
11. How are projects different from other ventures? Level 5 Evaluating
12. Write short note on Sensitivity Analysis. Level 6 Creating
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13. What are the objectives Project Planning and Design? Level 1 Remembering14. How would you select a Project Manager? Level 2 Understanding
15. What is Project Team? Level 3 Applying
16. Define Portfolio Process. Level 4 Analysing
17. Outline the responsibilities for Project Teams Level 1 Remembering
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18. What are the advantages of Project Portfolio? Level 2 Understanding19. Explain the need for Project Control Level 3 Applying
20. Differentiate between Project and Operations Management Level 4 Analysing
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S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
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1. i)Write a detailed note Project Management. (5 Marks) Level 1 Rememberingii)State the importance of Project Management. (8 Marks) Level 1 Remembering
2.
Discuss the technical and socio- cultural dimensions of the
project management process.
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Level 2 Applying3.
i) Discuss the role of Project Manager (5 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
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(8 Marks)4.
Discuss the various selection methods used in the projects
suitable example
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Level 4 Analysing5.
Project Management role has increased in
stature and influence in many organizations.
Why?
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Level 5 Evaluating6.
Write a detailed note on the various steps involved in
Project Formulation
Level 1 Remembering
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7.Give a detailed outline on the role of Project Teams
Level 2 Understanding
8.
i) Discuss as to what constraints do you see in Project
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Management. (5 Marks)Level 3 Applying
ii)Elucidate how the constraints in Project Management
would affect the success of a Project. (8 Marks)
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Level 3 Applying9.
Explain the need for Project Control.
Level 4 Analysing
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Elaborate on the various roles, responsibilities and selectionof a project manager.
Level 1 Remembering
11.
Elaborately discuss the phases of project management life
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cycle.Level 2 Understanding
12.
i) Discuss the objectives of Project Portfolio Process.
(5 Marks)
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Level 3 Applying
ii) Discuss the functions of Project Portfolio Process.
(8 Marks)
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13.Explain in detail the project selection methods used today.
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Analysing14.
i)How should a Project Manager be selected?
(5 Marks)
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S.NO QUESTIONS
1.
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Based on your understanding suggest the preliminary considerations to be used in theinitial screening of projects.
2. Lakshya Consulting is a established marking research firm primarily focused on
automobile industry. In a recent convention, the CEO Mr. Pramod has won a proposal
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from a Swedish Automobile manufacturer to do a preliminary study on entering Indianmarket for their consumer car segment. The CEO is setting up a new team of handle this
project. What suggestions would you like to share with Mr. Pramod in selecting a project
team and a project manager for this new project?
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3. What are the various avenues for pursuing project ideas?4. What are the points consider for good project design management?
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UNIT ? II ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SYLLABUS: The Planning Process ? Work Break down Structure ? Role of Multidisciplinary teams.
Budget the Project ? Methods. Cost Estimating and Improvement. Budget uncertainty and risk
management
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BT
LEVEL
COMPETENCE
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1.What is Project Planning? Level 1
Remembering
2.
What are the steps involved in Project Planning? Level 2
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Understanding3.
List the factors affecting Project Plan. Level 3
Applying
4.
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Can you explain Conceptual Plan? Level 4Analysing
5.
List the various types of Plans Level 5
Evaluating
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6.What is a Plan Document? Level 6
Creating
7.
Why is work breakdown structure needed in
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projects?Level 1
Remembering
8.
List the various stages involved in Planning Process. Level 2
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Understanding9.
What is Multidisciplinary Team? Level 3
Applying
10.
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How would you explain Cost Estimate? Level 4Analysing
11.
Explain Budget Uncertainty? Level 5
Evaluating
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12.List the steps in preparing your project budget Level 6
Creating
13.
What is project risk? Level 1
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Remembering14.
Differentiate between a Plan Document and
Statement of Work.
Level 2
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Understanding15.
Explain Risk Management Level 3
Applying
16.
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State the objectives of Cost Estimations Level 4 Analysing17.
What is project cost management? Level 5 Remembering
18.
What are the risks associated with project planning? Level 6 Creating
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19.What is meant by Uncertainty? List the ways of
managing uncertainty.
Level 1 Remembering
20.
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Define ChaosLevel 2
Understanding
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PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1. Explain the steps involved in project planning. Level 1 Remembering
2.
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Explain the concept of Work Breakdown Structure andthe process involved in it.
Level 2
Understanding
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3.i) What is meant by Multidisciplinary Team? (5 Marks)
Level 3
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Applying
ii) Elaborate the role of Multidisciplinary Team in Project
Planning Process. (8 Marks)
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4
Explain the concept of Budget Uncertainty and the
various measures in managing Uncertainty in
Projects
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Level 4Analysing
5 What are the Golden Rules in Project Risk Management? Level 5
Evaluating
6 List out and explain the components of capital cost.
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Level 6Creating
7.
i) Briefly explain Project Budget and its importance.
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(5 Marks)Level 1 Remembering
ii) Explain the steps involved in framing a Project Budget.
(8 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
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8.Compile the objectives of Cost Estimation and
Improvement.
Level 2
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Understanding9.
i)Describe the concept of Risk Mitigation. (7 Marks)
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Level 3Applying
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ii)Outline the benefits of Risk Management Plan. (6 Marks)
10.
Explain the stages of Project Planning. What are the
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different tools of project planning?Level 4 Analysing
11.
i) Explain the Concept of Risk Management Framework.
(7 Marks)
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Level 5Evaluating
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ii)Discuss the various Process groups in Risk Management
(6 Marks)
12.
i)Discuss as to how a Work Breakdown structure helps in
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Project planning. (9 Marks)Level 6 Creating
ii)State the important considerations in drafting a WBS.
(4 Marks)
13.
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Explain the steps involved in creating a project budget.What are the uncertainties associated with budget ?
Level 1
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Remembering14.
What are the Tools and Techniques used in managing
the projects? Explain in detail.
Level 2
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Understanding
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PART - CS.NO QUESTIONS
1
You have been asked to launch a relief operations for earth quake victims. Outline the steps
you will take to execute the work. Give the work breakdown structure , the kind of team you
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will assemble, the uncertainty and risks you are likely to face, how you will control theproject and how you will manage the conflict during the efforts.
2.
Draft a Work Break Down Structure with a detailed explanation of project milestones for
a Construction Project.
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3.
You have been asked to launch a clean the city campaign under swatch Bharat initiative.
Outline the steps you will take to execute the work. Give the work breakdown structure
,the kind of team you will assemble, the uncertainty and risks you are likely to face, how
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you will control the project and how you will manage the conflict during the efforts.4.
Explain the significance of risk analysis in drafting a Project Plan.
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UNIT ? III ? SCHEDULING & RESOURCE ALLOCATION PERT & CPM
SYLLABUS: PERT & CPM Networks - Crashing ? Project Uncertainty and Risk Management ?
Simulation ? Gantt Charts ? Expediting a project- Resource loading and leveling, Allocating scarce
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resources ? Goldratt?s Critical ChainPART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS
BT
LEVEL
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COMPETENCE1.
What is meant by PERT?
Level 1
Remembering
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2.What is meant by CPM? Level 2
Understanding
3.
Distinguish between PERT and CPM. Level 3
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Applying4.
What is meant by resources scheduling? Level 4
Analysing
5.
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Explain the term Scheduling Level 5Evaluating
6.
Differentiate between Resource Loading and
Resource leveling
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Level 6Creating
7.
What is meant by Project Simulation? Level 1
Remembering
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8.How would you explain Critical Chain? Level 2
Understanding
9.
Define crashing. Level 3
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Applying10.
How does Project Uncertainty affect project
completion?
Level 4
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Analysing11.
Outline the concept of Gantt Charts Level 5
Evaluating
12.
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How does expediting help in Project Completion? Level 6Creating
13.
What are the challenges in Resource loading and
leveling?
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Level 1Remembering
14.
How does resources leveling affect the critical path? Level 2
Understanding
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15.How do you allocate Scare Resources? Level 3
Applying
16.
What are the objectives of Goldratt?s Critical Chain?
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Level 4
Analysing
17. How Simulation help in Project Management?
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Level 5Remembering
18.
Explain Linear Programming Level 6
Creating
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19.Why is Field Expediting required? Level 1
Remembering
20.
What are the differences between Linear and Parallel
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Activities?Level 2
Understanding
PART- B
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S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE1.
i)What is the PERT? (4 Marks) Level 1
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Rememberingii) Explain the steps in framing a PERT Network?
(9 Marks)
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2.i) How would you compute a Critical Path? (7 Marks)
Level 2
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Understandingii) Discuss with suitable example, how would CPM help
in project completion? (6 Marks)
3. Explain the concept of Project Uncertainty with a detailed
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note.Level 3
Applying
4. Elucidate the benefits and objectives of Project Simulation.
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Level4Analysing
5. Give a detailed analysis on Project Expediting and its
implications
Level 5
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Evaluating6. Enumerate the steps involved in allocation of Scare
Resources.
Level 6
Creating
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7.
How would you handle Resource Loading and Resource
Leveling? Explain the steps of resource leveling algorithm.
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Level 1Remembering
8. Explain the different methods used in Project
Scheduling. Elaborate any one method in detail.
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Level 2Understanding
9.
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i) Discuss the concept of Goldratt's Critical Chain.(5 Marks)
Level 3
Applying
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ii) Discuss Goldratt's Critical Chain in allotment of
resources in a project. (8 Marks)
Level 3
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Applying
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10.Explain the principles of Goldratt?s Critical Chain Project
Management and the three buffers suggested by him.
Level 4
Analysing
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11.
Write a detailed note on the importance of Project
Scheduling and Resource Allocation.
Level 5
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Evaluating12. Discuss the procedure of CPM Analysis with the help of a
simple example
Level6
Creating
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13.
i)What is the use of crashing in project management?
(7 Marks)
Level 1
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Remembering
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ii)What are the implications of project crashing? (6 Marks)14.
Explain the use of GANTT Chart in projects with an
example. How does crashing help in project completion ?
Level 2
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UnderstandingPART - C
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S.NO QUESTIONS1.
A project schedule has the following charaterististics:
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Activity: 1-2 1-3 2-4 3-4 3-5 4-9 5-6 5-7 6-8 7-8 8-10 9-10Duration: 4 1 1 1 6 5 4 8 1 2 5 7
a. Compute the network
b. Compute E and L for each event and
c. Find the critical path
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2.
The following time cost table applies to a project. Use it to arrive at the network associated
with completing the project in minimum time at minimum cost.
Activity Normal Crash
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Time Cost Time Cost
1-2
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2 800 1 14001-3
5 1000 2 2000
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1-4
5 1000 3 1800
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2-41 500 1 500
2-5
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5 1500 3 2100
3-4
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4 2000 3 30003-5
6 1200 4 1600
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4-5
3 900 2 1600
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3. The following table gives data on normal time and cost, crash time and cost for a project.
I. Draw the network and identify the critical path.
II. What is the normal project duration and associated cost?
III. Find out Total Float for each activity.
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IV. Crash the relevant activities systematically and determine the optimumproject time and cost.
Activity Normal Crash
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Time(Week)
Cost
(Rs.)
Time
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(Week)Cost
(Rs.)
1-2 3 300 2 400
2-3 3 30 3 30
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2-4 7 420 5 5802-5 9 720 7 810
3-5 5 250 4 300
4-5 0 0 0 0
5-6 6 320 4 410
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6-7 4 400 3 4706-8 13 780 10 900
7-8 10 1000 9 1200
4220
Indirect Costs are Rs.50 per Week
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4.
Consider the data and draw the Gantt-Chart for scheduling the critical and non ?critical
activities.
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Sl.No Activity Immediate Predecessor Durations in months
1 A - 6
2 B - `10
3 C - 11
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4 D - 95 E B 5
6 F E 8
7 G C 12
8 H A,F 8
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9 I E 710 J D,G 4
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UNIT ? IV ? CONTROL AND COMPLETION
SYLLABUS: The Plan-Monitor-Control cycle ? Data Collecting and reporting ? Project Control ?
Designing the control system. Project Evaluation, Auditing and Termination
PART- A
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LEVEL
COMPETENCE
1.
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What is meant by P-M-C Cycle?Level 1
Remembering
2.
List the objectives of Data Collection.
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Level 2Understanding
3.
Explain Data Reporting.
Level 3
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Applying4.
What is project control cycle?
Level 4
Analysing
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5.What is meant by Project Evaluation?
Level 5
Evaluating
6.
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State the importance of project auditing.Level 6
Creating
7.
What is meant by Project Termination?
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Level 1Remembering
8.
Differentiate between Project Evaluation and Project
Control.
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Level 2Understanding
9.
What is meant by Control System?
Level 3
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Applying10.
Differentiate between Primary Data and Secondary
Data.
Level 4
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Analysing11.
Can you list the advantages of Project Audit?
Level 5
Evaluating
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12.Evaluate the limitations of Project Control.
Level 6
Creating
13.
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Why do Organizations terminate a Project?Level 1
Remembering
14.
How would you explain Net Present Value?
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Level 2Understanding
15.
Can you elaborate the various methods of Project
Termination?
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Level 3Applying
16.
What are the critical factors for Project Success?
Level 4
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Analysing
17.
Why is Project Evaluation important?
Level 5
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Remembering18.
Specify two problems faced during audits of projects.
Level 6
Creating
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19.What could be the common reasons for Project
Termination?
Level 1
Remembering
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20.What would happen if Project Evaluation fails?
Level 2
Understanding
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PART- B
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S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE1.
Describe the plan monitor control cycle used in projects. Level 1 Remembering
2.
i) What is the need for Project Control? (5 Marks)
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Level 2 Applyingii) Discuss the considerations in framing a control plan.
(8 Marks)
3.
What are the costs associated with the projects? How
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they are controlled?Level 3
Analysing
4.
i) Explain Project Auditing. (5 Marks)
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Level 4 Rememberingii)Discuss the process involved in Project Audits.
(8 Marks)
Level 4 Remembering
5. i) How would you differentiate Project Audit and Project
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Termination? (5 Marks)Level 5
Understanding
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ii) Discuss the various methods of Project Termination.(8 Marks)
6. Evaluate the various approaches to Data Collection. Level 6
Creating
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7.i)Explain the various methods of Project Auditing?
(7 Marks)
Level 1
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Remembering
ii)Discuss the various types of Project Audit. (6 Marks)
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8.How does Organization benefit from Project Evaluation?
Explain
Level 2
Understanding
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9.Explain the various effective control system available for
project control.
Level 3
Applying
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10.Explain the Project Control Framework
Level 4
Analysing
11.
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State and explain the reasons for common project failures.Level 5
Evaluating
12.
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i)Explain the steps involved in project evaluation.
(7 Marks)
Level 6
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Creatingii)Discuss the difficulties involved in evaluating a project
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(6 Marks)13.
Explain the steps followed during audits of projects.
Level 1
Remembering
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14. Explain the tools and techniques available for ProjectEvaluation
Level 2 Applying
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PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1.
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Supreme Engineering Limited was engaged in light engineering manufacturing bothcustomized products as well as standardized products. It had a workforce of 5000 personnel
of different categories. Each major function was headed by chief manager concerned. The
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?DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
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III SEMESTER
BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Regulation ? 2017
Academic Year 2019 - 2020
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Prepared by
Mr.J.Anand ? Asst. Professor (OG)
Mr.B. Sam Paul ? Asst. Professor (OG)
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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIESQUESTION BANK
SUBJECT : BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SEM / YEAR : III Semester / II Year
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UNIT ? I ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENTSYLLABUS: Project Management ? Definition ?Goal - Lifecycles. Project Selection Methods. Project
Portfolio Process ? Project Formulation. Project Manager ? Roles- Responsibilities and Selection ?
Project Teams.
PART- A
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S.NO QUESTIONSBT
LEVEL
COMPETENCE
1. What is Project Management? Level 1 Remembering
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2. Outline the various phases in Project Management Level 2 Understanding3. Write down the goals of Project Management? Level 3 Applying
4. Can you outline the constraints in Project Management? Level 4 Analysing
5. Identify the various roles of Project Manager Level 5 Evaluating
6.
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In your opinion what are the challenges for a ProjectManager ?
Level 6 Creating
7. What is meant by Project Life Cycle ? Level 1 Remembering
8. List the various stages in a Project Life Cycle. Level 2 Understanding
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9. Describe Project Formulation Level 3 Applying10. Identify the crucial steps in Project Implementation Phase Level 4 Analysing
11. How are projects different from other ventures? Level 5 Evaluating
12. Write short note on Sensitivity Analysis. Level 6 Creating
13. What are the objectives Project Planning and Design? Level 1 Remembering
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14. How would you select a Project Manager? Level 2 Understanding15. What is Project Team? Level 3 Applying
16. Define Portfolio Process. Level 4 Analysing
17. Outline the responsibilities for Project Teams Level 1 Remembering
18. What are the advantages of Project Portfolio? Level 2 Understanding
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19. Explain the need for Project Control Level 3 Applying20. Differentiate between Project and Operations Management Level 4 Analysing
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PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1. i)Write a detailed note Project Management. (5 Marks) Level 1 Remembering
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ii)State the importance of Project Management. (8 Marks) Level 1 Remembering2.
Discuss the technical and socio- cultural dimensions of the
project management process.
Level 2 Applying
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3.i) Discuss the role of Project Manager (5 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
ii)Discuss the skills required for a Project Manager
(8 Marks)
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4.Discuss the various selection methods used in the projects
suitable example
Level 4 Analysing
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5.Project Management role has increased in
stature and influence in many organizations.
Why?
Level 5 Evaluating
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6.Write a detailed note on the various steps involved in
Project Formulation
Level 1 Remembering
7.
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Give a detailed outline on the role of Project TeamsLevel 2 Understanding
8.
i) Discuss as to what constraints do you see in Project
Management. (5 Marks)
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Level 3 Applyingii)Elucidate how the constraints in Project Management
would affect the success of a Project. (8 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
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9.Explain the need for Project Control.
Level 4 Analysing
10.
Elaborate on the various roles, responsibilities and selection
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of a project manager.Level 1 Remembering
11.
Elaborately discuss the phases of project management life
cycle.
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Level 2 Understanding12.
i) Discuss the objectives of Project Portfolio Process.
(5 Marks)
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Level 3 Applyingii) Discuss the functions of Project Portfolio Process.
(8 Marks)
13.
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Explain in detail the project selection methods used today.
Level 4
Analysing
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14.i)How should a Project Manager be selected?
(5 Marks)
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Level 5Creating
ii)How will this affect the success of the Project? (8 Marks)
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PART - CS.NO QUESTIONS
1.
Based on your understanding suggest the preliminary considerations to be used in the
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initial screening of projects.2. Lakshya Consulting is a established marking research firm primarily focused on
automobile industry. In a recent convention, the CEO Mr. Pramod has won a proposal
from a Swedish Automobile manufacturer to do a preliminary study on entering Indian
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market for their consumer car segment. The CEO is setting up a new team of handle thisproject. What suggestions would you like to share with Mr. Pramod in selecting a project
team and a project manager for this new project?
3. What are the various avenues for pursuing project ideas?
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4. What are the points consider for good project design management?
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UNIT ? II ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENTSYLLABUS: The Planning Process ? Work Break down Structure ? Role of Multidisciplinary teams.
Budget the Project ? Methods. Cost Estimating and Improvement. Budget uncertainty and risk
management
PART- A
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S.NO QUESTIONSBT
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COMPETENCE
1.
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What is Project Planning? Level 1Remembering
2.
What are the steps involved in Project Planning? Level 2
Understanding
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3.List the factors affecting Project Plan. Level 3
Applying
4.
Can you explain Conceptual Plan? Level 4
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Analysing5.
List the various types of Plans Level 5
Evaluating
6.
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What is a Plan Document? Level 6Creating
7.
Why is work breakdown structure needed in
projects?
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Level 1Remembering
8.
List the various stages involved in Planning Process. Level 2
Understanding
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9.What is Multidisciplinary Team? Level 3
Applying
10.
How would you explain Cost Estimate? Level 4
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Analysing11.
Explain Budget Uncertainty? Level 5
Evaluating
12.
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List the steps in preparing your project budget Level 6Creating
13.
What is project risk? Level 1
Remembering
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14.Differentiate between a Plan Document and
Statement of Work.
Level 2
Understanding
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15.Explain Risk Management Level 3
Applying
16.
State the objectives of Cost Estimations Level 4 Analysing
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17.What is project cost management? Level 5 Remembering
18.
What are the risks associated with project planning? Level 6 Creating
19.
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What is meant by Uncertainty? List the ways ofmanaging uncertainty.
Level 1 Remembering
20.
Define Chaos
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Level 2Understanding
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PART- BS.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1. Explain the steps involved in project planning. Level 1 Remembering
2.
Explain the concept of Work Breakdown Structure and
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the process involved in it.Level 2
Understanding
3.
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i) What is meant by Multidisciplinary Team? (5 Marks)Level 3
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Applying
ii) Elaborate the role of Multidisciplinary Team in Project
Planning Process. (8 Marks)
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4Explain the concept of Budget Uncertainty and the
various measures in managing Uncertainty in
Projects
Level 4
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Analysing5 What are the Golden Rules in Project Risk Management? Level 5
Evaluating
6 List out and explain the components of capital cost.
Level 6
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Creating7.
i) Briefly explain Project Budget and its importance.
(5 Marks)
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Level 1 Rememberingii) Explain the steps involved in framing a Project Budget.
(8 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
8.
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Compile the objectives of Cost Estimation andImprovement.
Level 2
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9.i)Describe the concept of Risk Mitigation. (7 Marks)
Level 3
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ii)Outline the benefits of Risk Management Plan. (6 Marks)10.
Explain the stages of Project Planning. What are the
different tools of project planning?
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Level 4 Analysing11.
i) Explain the Concept of Risk Management Framework.
(7 Marks)
Level 5
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ii)Discuss the various Process groups in Risk Management(6 Marks)
12.
i)Discuss as to how a Work Breakdown structure helps in
Project planning. (9 Marks)
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Level 6 Creatingii)State the important considerations in drafting a WBS.
(4 Marks)
13.
Explain the steps involved in creating a project budget.
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Remembering
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14.What are the Tools and Techniques used in managing
the projects? Explain in detail.
Level 2
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UnderstandingPART - C
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S.NO QUESTIONS1
You have been asked to launch a relief operations for earth quake victims. Outline the steps
you will take to execute the work. Give the work breakdown structure , the kind of team you
will assemble, the uncertainty and risks you are likely to face, how you will control the
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project and how you will manage the conflict during the efforts.2.
Draft a Work Break Down Structure with a detailed explanation of project milestones for
a Construction Project.
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3.You have been asked to launch a clean the city campaign under swatch Bharat initiative.
Outline the steps you will take to execute the work. Give the work breakdown structure
,the kind of team you will assemble, the uncertainty and risks you are likely to face, how
you will control the project and how you will manage the conflict during the efforts.
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4.Explain the significance of risk analysis in drafting a Project Plan.
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UNIT ? III ? SCHEDULING & RESOURCE ALLOCATION PERT & CPM
SYLLABUS: PERT & CPM Networks - Crashing ? Project Uncertainty and Risk Management ?
Simulation ? Gantt Charts ? Expediting a project- Resource loading and leveling, Allocating scarce
resources ? Goldratt?s Critical Chain
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BT
LEVEL
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1.What is meant by PERT?
Level 1
Remembering
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3.
Distinguish between PERT and CPM. Level 3
Applying
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4.What is meant by resources scheduling? Level 4
Analysing
5.
Explain the term Scheduling Level 5
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Evaluating6.
Differentiate between Resource Loading and
Resource leveling
Level 6
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Creating7.
What is meant by Project Simulation? Level 1
Remembering
8.
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How would you explain Critical Chain? Level 2Understanding
9.
Define crashing. Level 3
Applying
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10.How does Project Uncertainty affect project
completion?
Level 4
Analysing
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11.Outline the concept of Gantt Charts Level 5
Evaluating
12.
How does expediting help in Project Completion? Level 6
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Creating13.
What are the challenges in Resource loading and
leveling?
Level 1
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Remembering14.
How does resources leveling affect the critical path? Level 2
Understanding
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How do you allocate Scare Resources? Level 3Applying
16.
What are the objectives of Goldratt?s Critical Chain?
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Level 4Analysing
17. How Simulation help in Project Management?
Level 5
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Remembering18.
Explain Linear Programming Level 6
Creating
19.
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Why is Field Expediting required? Level 1Remembering
20.
What are the differences between Linear and Parallel
Activities?
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Level 2Understanding
PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
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1.
i)What is the PERT? (4 Marks) Level 1
Remembering
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ii) Explain the steps in framing a PERT Network?
(9 Marks)
2.
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i) How would you compute a Critical Path? (7 Marks)Level 2
Understanding
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ii) Discuss with suitable example, how would CPM help
in project completion? (6 Marks)
3. Explain the concept of Project Uncertainty with a detailed
note.
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Level 3Applying
4. Elucidate the benefits and objectives of Project Simulation.
Level4
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Analysing5. Give a detailed analysis on Project Expediting and its
implications
Level 5
Evaluating
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6. Enumerate the steps involved in allocation of ScareResources.
Level 6
Creating
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7.How would you handle Resource Loading and Resource
Leveling? Explain the steps of resource leveling algorithm.
Level 1
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Remembering8. Explain the different methods used in Project
Scheduling. Elaborate any one method in detail.
Level 2
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Understanding9.
i) Discuss the concept of Goldratt's Critical Chain.
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(5 Marks)Level 3
Applying
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ii) Discuss Goldratt's Critical Chain in allotment ofresources in a project. (8 Marks)
Level 3
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Applying
10.
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Explain the principles of Goldratt?s Critical Chain ProjectManagement and the three buffers suggested by him.
Level 4
Analysing
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11.Write a detailed note on the importance of Project
Scheduling and Resource Allocation.
Level 5
Evaluating
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12. Discuss the procedure of CPM Analysis with the help of asimple example
Level6
Creating
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13.i)What is the use of crashing in project management?
(7 Marks)
Level 1
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Remembering
ii)What are the implications of project crashing? (6 Marks)
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14.Explain the use of GANTT Chart in projects with an
example. How does crashing help in project completion ?
Level 2
Understanding
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PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
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1.A project schedule has the following charaterististics:
Activity: 1-2 1-3 2-4 3-4 3-5 4-9 5-6 5-7 6-8 7-8 8-10 9-10
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Duration: 4 1 1 1 6 5 4 8 1 2 5 7a. Compute the network
b. Compute E and L for each event and
c. Find the critical path
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2.The following time cost table applies to a project. Use it to arrive at the network associated
with completing the project in minimum time at minimum cost.
Activity Normal Crash
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Time Cost Time Cost1-2
2 800 1 1400
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1-3
5 1000 2 2000
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1-45 1000 3 1800
2-4
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1 500 1 500
2-5
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5 1500 3 21003-4
4 2000 3 3000
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3-5
6 1200 4 1600
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4-53 900 2 1600
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3. The following table gives data on normal time and cost, crash time and cost for a project.I. Draw the network and identify the critical path.
II. What is the normal project duration and associated cost?
III. Find out Total Float for each activity.
IV. Crash the relevant activities systematically and determine the optimum
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project time and cost.Activity Normal Crash
Time
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(Week)Cost
(Rs.)
Time
(Week)
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Cost(Rs.)
1-2 3 300 2 400
2-3 3 30 3 30
2-4 7 420 5 580
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2-5 9 720 7 8103-5 5 250 4 300
4-5 0 0 0 0
5-6 6 320 4 410
6-7 4 400 3 470
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6-8 13 780 10 9007-8 10 1000 9 1200
4220
Indirect Costs are Rs.50 per Week
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4.
Consider the data and draw the Gantt-Chart for scheduling the critical and non ?critical
activities.
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Sl.No Activity Immediate Predecessor Durations in months1 A - 6
2 B - `10
3 C - 11
4 D - 9
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5 E B 56 F E 8
7 G C 12
8 H A,F 8
9 I E 7
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UNIT ? IV ? CONTROL AND COMPLETIONSYLLABUS: The Plan-Monitor-Control cycle ? Data Collecting and reporting ? Project Control ?
Designing the control system. Project Evaluation, Auditing and Termination
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS
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BTLEVEL
COMPETENCE
1.
What is meant by P-M-C Cycle?
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Level 1Remembering
2.
List the objectives of Data Collection.
Level 2
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Understanding3.
Explain Data Reporting.
Level 3
Applying
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4.What is project control cycle?
Level 4
Analysing
5.
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What is meant by Project Evaluation?Level 5
Evaluating
6.
State the importance of project auditing.
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Level 6Creating
7.
What is meant by Project Termination?
Level 1
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Remembering8.
Differentiate between Project Evaluation and Project
Control.
Level 2
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Understanding9.
What is meant by Control System?
Level 3
Applying
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10.Differentiate between Primary Data and Secondary
Data.
Level 4
Analysing
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11.Can you list the advantages of Project Audit?
Level 5
Evaluating
12.
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Evaluate the limitations of Project Control.Level 6
Creating
13.
Why do Organizations terminate a Project?
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Level 1Remembering
14.
How would you explain Net Present Value?
Level 2
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Understanding15.
Can you elaborate the various methods of Project
Termination?
Level 3
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Applying16.
What are the critical factors for Project Success?
Level 4
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Analysing17.
Why is Project Evaluation important?
Level 5
Remembering
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18.Specify two problems faced during audits of projects.
Level 6
Creating
19.
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What could be the common reasons for ProjectTermination?
Level 1
Remembering
20.
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What would happen if Project Evaluation fails?Level 2
Understanding
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PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
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1.Describe the plan monitor control cycle used in projects. Level 1 Remembering
2.
i) What is the need for Project Control? (5 Marks)
Level 2 Applying
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ii) Discuss the considerations in framing a control plan.(8 Marks)
3.
What are the costs associated with the projects? How
they are controlled?
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Level 3Analysing
4.
i) Explain Project Auditing. (5 Marks)
Level 4 Remembering
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ii)Discuss the process involved in Project Audits.(8 Marks)
Level 4 Remembering
5. i) How would you differentiate Project Audit and Project
Termination? (5 Marks)
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Level 5
Understanding
ii) Discuss the various methods of Project Termination.
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(8 Marks)6. Evaluate the various approaches to Data Collection. Level 6
Creating
7.
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i)Explain the various methods of Project Auditing?(7 Marks)
Level 1
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Remembering
ii)Discuss the various types of Project Audit. (6 Marks)
8.
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How does Organization benefit from Project Evaluation?Explain
Level 2
Understanding
9.
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Explain the various effective control system available forproject control.
Level 3
Applying
10.
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Explain the Project Control FrameworkLevel 4
Analysing
11.
State and explain the reasons for common project failures.
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Level 5Evaluating
12.
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i)Explain the steps involved in project evaluation.(7 Marks)
Level 6
Creating
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ii)Discuss the difficulties involved in evaluating a project
(6 Marks)
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13.Explain the steps followed during audits of projects.
Level 1
Remembering
14. Explain the tools and techniques available for Project
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EvaluationLevel 2 Applying
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PART - CS.NO QUESTIONS
1.
Supreme Engineering Limited was engaged in light engineering manufacturing both
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customized products as well as standardized products. It had a workforce of 5000 personnelof different categories. Each major function was headed by chief manager concerned. The
human resource functions were directly under the control of chief manager - personnel.
The company has undertaken human resource planning in an integrated way with a view
to provide the right number of employees with the right talents and skills at the right time
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to perform activities. For manning various positions in engineering, the company adoptedthe policy to recruit directly at two BTLs engineering graduates as engineer trainees and
engineering diploma holders as chief draftsmen / junior engineers. The engineer trainees
used to be absorbed as assistant engineers after one year of training. The company also
adopted the practice of filling half of the positions of assistant engineers from internal
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promotes, generally from draftsmen / junior engineers. Generally, a junior engineer usedto be promoted as assistant engineer after 4-5 years of service. In order to assess its man
power needs, the company used to consider the following factors:
1) Corporate growth plan
2) Actual position sanctioned in a category
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3) Actual number of persons available4) Number of persons to be promoted to and from, that category
5) Employee turnover and retirement
6) Surplus of employees, if any
7) Any other special consideration
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8) Details of previous recruitment and selectionThe personnel department of the company used to compile the information from its four
manufacturing units as well as five zonal marketing offices. The compiled
information was analyzed and actual number of vacancies to be filled by direct
recruitment was worked out. Thereafter, the recruitment process was initiated.
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During 2006-07, an advertisement was inserted for twelve positions of engineertrainees and applications were called for. The company called the applicants for
interview at its corporate office. One day prior to the interview, one of the outside
interviewers paid a courtesy call to the chief manager ? personnel. Before that he
did not see the relevant papers for the number of recruits. He found that the number
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of vacancies was overestimated and the actual requirement was much lower. He feltthat if all the twelve positions were filled up, it would create discontentment among
the existing staff as they would perceive reduced chances of their promotion. The
assistant personnel manager offered an explanation that the number of vacancies
had been worked out as follows. The chief manager ? personnel did not feel
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convinced with the figures and pointed out that only eight engineers were recruitedlast year.
1) Sanctioned posts40
2) Actual employed34
3) To be promoted upward6
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4) To be promoted from below105) Expected turnover8
6) Actual requirement10
Questions
a. What were the reasons for such a situation in the company? (8 Marks)
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(8Marks)
b. How effective was the human resource planning in the company?
(7 Marks)
(8Marks)
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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
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QUESTION BANKIII SEMESTER
BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Regulation ? 2017Academic Year 2019 - 2020
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Prepared by
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Mr.J.Anand ? Asst. Professor (OG)Mr.B. Sam Paul ? Asst. Professor (OG)
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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
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SUBJECT : BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENTSEM / YEAR : III Semester / II Year
UNIT ? I ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SYLLABUS: Project Management ? Definition ?Goal - Lifecycles. Project Selection Methods. Project
Portfolio Process ? Project Formulation. Project Manager ? Roles- Responsibilities and Selection ?
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Project Teams.PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS
BT
LEVEL
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COMPETENCE1. What is Project Management? Level 1 Remembering
2. Outline the various phases in Project Management Level 2 Understanding
3. Write down the goals of Project Management? Level 3 Applying
4. Can you outline the constraints in Project Management? Level 4 Analysing
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5. Identify the various roles of Project Manager Level 5 Evaluating6.
In your opinion what are the challenges for a Project
Manager ?
Level 6 Creating
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7. What is meant by Project Life Cycle ? Level 1 Remembering8. List the various stages in a Project Life Cycle. Level 2 Understanding
9. Describe Project Formulation Level 3 Applying
10. Identify the crucial steps in Project Implementation Phase Level 4 Analysing
11. How are projects different from other ventures? Level 5 Evaluating
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12. Write short note on Sensitivity Analysis. Level 6 Creating13. What are the objectives Project Planning and Design? Level 1 Remembering
14. How would you select a Project Manager? Level 2 Understanding
15. What is Project Team? Level 3 Applying
16. Define Portfolio Process. Level 4 Analysing
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17. Outline the responsibilities for Project Teams Level 1 Remembering18. What are the advantages of Project Portfolio? Level 2 Understanding
19. Explain the need for Project Control Level 3 Applying
20. Differentiate between Project and Operations Management Level 4 Analysing
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PART- B
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S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE1. i)Write a detailed note Project Management. (5 Marks) Level 1 Remembering
ii)State the importance of Project Management. (8 Marks) Level 1 Remembering
2.
Discuss the technical and socio- cultural dimensions of the
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project management process.Level 2 Applying
3.
i) Discuss the role of Project Manager (5 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
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ii)Discuss the skills required for a Project Manager(8 Marks)
4.
Discuss the various selection methods used in the projects
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suitable exampleLevel 4 Analysing
5.
Project Management role has increased in
stature and influence in many organizations.
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Why?Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Write a detailed note on the various steps involved in
Project Formulation
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Level 1 Remembering7.
Give a detailed outline on the role of Project Teams
Level 2 Understanding
8.
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i) Discuss as to what constraints do you see in ProjectManagement. (5 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
ii)Elucidate how the constraints in Project Management
would affect the success of a Project. (8 Marks)
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Level 3 Applying
9.
Explain the need for Project Control.
Level 4 Analysing
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10.Elaborate on the various roles, responsibilities and selection
of a project manager.
Level 1 Remembering
11.
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Elaborately discuss the phases of project management lifecycle.
Level 2 Understanding
12.
i) Discuss the objectives of Project Portfolio Process.
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(5 Marks)Level 3 Applying
ii) Discuss the functions of Project Portfolio Process.
(8 Marks)
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13.
Explain in detail the project selection methods used today.
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Level 4Analysing
14.
i)How should a Project Manager be selected?
(5 Marks)
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Level 5
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Creatingii)How will this affect the success of the Project? (8 Marks)
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PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
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1.Based on your understanding suggest the preliminary considerations to be used in the
initial screening of projects.
2. Lakshya Consulting is a established marking research firm primarily focused on
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automobile industry. In a recent convention, the CEO Mr. Pramod has won a proposalfrom a Swedish Automobile manufacturer to do a preliminary study on entering Indian
market for their consumer car segment. The CEO is setting up a new team of handle this
project. What suggestions would you like to share with Mr. Pramod in selecting a project
team and a project manager for this new project?
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3. What are the various avenues for pursuing project ideas?
4. What are the points consider for good project design management?
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UNIT ? II ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SYLLABUS: The Planning Process ? Work Break down Structure ? Role of Multidisciplinary teams.
Budget the Project ? Methods. Cost Estimating and Improvement. Budget uncertainty and risk
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managementPART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS
BT
LEVEL
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COMPETENCE1.
What is Project Planning? Level 1
Remembering
2.
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What are the steps involved in Project Planning? Level 2Understanding
3.
List the factors affecting Project Plan. Level 3
Applying
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4.Can you explain Conceptual Plan? Level 4
Analysing
5.
List the various types of Plans Level 5
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Evaluating6.
What is a Plan Document? Level 6
Creating
7.
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Why is work breakdown structure needed inprojects?
Level 1
Remembering
8.
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List the various stages involved in Planning Process. Level 2Understanding
9.
What is Multidisciplinary Team? Level 3
Applying
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10.How would you explain Cost Estimate? Level 4
Analysing
11.
Explain Budget Uncertainty? Level 5
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Evaluating12.
List the steps in preparing your project budget Level 6
Creating
13.
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What is project risk? Level 1Remembering
14.
Differentiate between a Plan Document and
Statement of Work.
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Level 2Understanding
15.
Explain Risk Management Level 3
Applying
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16.State the objectives of Cost Estimations Level 4 Analysing
17.
What is project cost management? Level 5 Remembering
18.
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What are the risks associated with project planning? Level 6 Creating19.
What is meant by Uncertainty? List the ways of
managing uncertainty.
Level 1 Remembering
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20.Define Chaos
Level 2
Understanding
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PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1. Explain the steps involved in project planning. Level 1 Remembering
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2.Explain the concept of Work Breakdown Structure and
the process involved in it.
Level 2
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Understanding3.
i) What is meant by Multidisciplinary Team? (5 Marks)
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Level 3Applying
ii) Elaborate the role of Multidisciplinary Team in Project
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Planning Process. (8 Marks)4
Explain the concept of Budget Uncertainty and the
various measures in managing Uncertainty in
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ProjectsLevel 4
Analysing
5 What are the Golden Rules in Project Risk Management? Level 5
Evaluating
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6 List out and explain the components of capital cost.Level 6
Creating
7.
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i) Briefly explain Project Budget and its importance.(5 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
ii) Explain the steps involved in framing a Project Budget.
(8 Marks)
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Level 1 Remembering8.
Compile the objectives of Cost Estimation and
Improvement.
Level 2
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Understanding
9.
i)Describe the concept of Risk Mitigation. (7 Marks)
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Level 3
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Applyingii)Outline the benefits of Risk Management Plan. (6 Marks)
10.
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Explain the stages of Project Planning. What are thedifferent tools of project planning?
Level 4 Analysing
11.
i) Explain the Concept of Risk Management Framework.
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(7 Marks)Level 5
Evaluating
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ii)Discuss the various Process groups in Risk Management
(6 Marks)
12.
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i)Discuss as to how a Work Breakdown structure helps inProject planning. (9 Marks)
Level 6 Creating
ii)State the important considerations in drafting a WBS.
(4 Marks)
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13.Explain the steps involved in creating a project budget.
What are the uncertainties associated with budget ?
Level 1
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Remembering
14.
What are the Tools and Techniques used in managing
the projects? Explain in detail.
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Level 2Understanding
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PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1
You have been asked to launch a relief operations for earth quake victims. Outline the steps
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you will take to execute the work. Give the work breakdown structure , the kind of team youwill assemble, the uncertainty and risks you are likely to face, how you will control the
project and how you will manage the conflict during the efforts.
2.
Draft a Work Break Down Structure with a detailed explanation of project milestones for
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a Construction Project.3.
You have been asked to launch a clean the city campaign under swatch Bharat initiative.
Outline the steps you will take to execute the work. Give the work breakdown structure
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,the kind of team you will assemble, the uncertainty and risks you are likely to face, howyou will control the project and how you will manage the conflict during the efforts.
4.
Explain the significance of risk analysis in drafting a Project Plan.
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UNIT ? III ? SCHEDULING & RESOURCE ALLOCATION PERT & CPM
SYLLABUS: PERT & CPM Networks - Crashing ? Project Uncertainty and Risk Management ?
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Simulation ? Gantt Charts ? Expediting a project- Resource loading and leveling, Allocating scarceresources ? Goldratt?s Critical Chain
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS
BT
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LEVELCOMPETENCE
1.
What is meant by PERT?
Level 1
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Remembering2.
What is meant by CPM? Level 2
Understanding
3.
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Distinguish between PERT and CPM. Level 3Applying
4.
What is meant by resources scheduling? Level 4
Analysing
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5.Explain the term Scheduling Level 5
Evaluating
6.
Differentiate between Resource Loading and
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Resource levelingLevel 6
Creating
7.
What is meant by Project Simulation? Level 1
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Remembering8.
How would you explain Critical Chain? Level 2
Understanding
9.
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Define crashing. Level 3Applying
10.
How does Project Uncertainty affect project
completion?
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Level 4Analysing
11.
Outline the concept of Gantt Charts Level 5
Evaluating
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12.How does expediting help in Project Completion? Level 6
Creating
13.
What are the challenges in Resource loading and
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leveling?Level 1
Remembering
14.
How does resources leveling affect the critical path? Level 2
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Understanding15.
How do you allocate Scare Resources? Level 3
Applying
16.
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What are the objectives of Goldratt?s Critical Chain?Level 4
Analysing
17. How Simulation help in Project Management?
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Level 5
Remembering
18.
Explain Linear Programming Level 6
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Creating19.
Why is Field Expediting required? Level 1
Remembering
20.
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What are the differences between Linear and ParallelActivities?
Level 2
Understanding
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PART- BS.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1.
i)What is the PERT? (4 Marks) Level 1
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Remembering
ii) Explain the steps in framing a PERT Network?
(9 Marks)
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2.
i) How would you compute a Critical Path? (7 Marks)
Level 2
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Understanding
ii) Discuss with suitable example, how would CPM help
in project completion? (6 Marks)
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3. Explain the concept of Project Uncertainty with a detailednote.
Level 3
Applying
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4. Elucidate the benefits and objectives of Project Simulation.Level4
Analysing
5. Give a detailed analysis on Project Expediting and its
implications
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Level 5Evaluating
6. Enumerate the steps involved in allocation of Scare
Resources.
Level 6
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Creating7.
How would you handle Resource Loading and Resource
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Leveling? Explain the steps of resource leveling algorithm.Level 1
Remembering
8. Explain the different methods used in Project
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Scheduling. Elaborate any one method in detail.Level 2
Understanding
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9.i) Discuss the concept of Goldratt's Critical Chain.
(5 Marks)
Level 3
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Applyingii) Discuss Goldratt's Critical Chain in allotment of
resources in a project. (8 Marks)
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Level 3Applying
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10.
Explain the principles of Goldratt?s Critical Chain Project
Management and the three buffers suggested by him.
Level 4
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Analysing11.
Write a detailed note on the importance of Project
Scheduling and Resource Allocation.
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Level 5Evaluating
12. Discuss the procedure of CPM Analysis with the help of a
simple example
Level6
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Creating13.
i)What is the use of crashing in project management?
(7 Marks)
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Level 1Remembering
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ii)What are the implications of project crashing? (6 Marks)
14.
Explain the use of GANTT Chart in projects with an
example. How does crashing help in project completion ?
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Level 2Understanding
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PART - CS.NO QUESTIONS
1.
A project schedule has the following charaterististics:
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Activity: 1-2 1-3 2-4 3-4 3-5 4-9 5-6 5-7 6-8 7-8 8-10 9-10
Duration: 4 1 1 1 6 5 4 8 1 2 5 7
a. Compute the network
b. Compute E and L for each event and
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c. Find the critical path2.
The following time cost table applies to a project. Use it to arrive at the network associated
with completing the project in minimum time at minimum cost.
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Activity Normal CrashTime Cost Time Cost
1-2
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2 800 1 1400
1-3
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5 1000 2 20001-4
5 1000 3 1800
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2-4
1 500 1 500
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2-55 1500 3 2100
3-4
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4 2000 3 3000
3-5
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6 1200 4 16004-5
3 900 2 1600
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3. The following table gives data on normal time and cost, crash time and cost for a project.
I. Draw the network and identify the critical path.
II. What is the normal project duration and associated cost?
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III. Find out Total Float for each activity.IV. Crash the relevant activities systematically and determine the optimum
project time and cost.
Activity Normal Crash
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Time
(Week)
Cost
(Rs.)
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Time(Week)
Cost
(Rs.)
1-2 3 300 2 400
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2-3 3 30 3 302-4 7 420 5 580
2-5 9 720 7 810
3-5 5 250 4 300
4-5 0 0 0 0
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5-6 6 320 4 4106-7 4 400 3 470
6-8 13 780 10 900
7-8 10 1000 9 1200
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Indirect Costs are Rs.50 per Week4.
Consider the data and draw the Gantt-Chart for scheduling the critical and non ?critical
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activities.Sl.No Activity Immediate Predecessor Durations in months
1 A - 6
2 B - `10
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3 C - 114 D - 9
5 E B 5
6 F E 8
7 G C 12
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8 H A,F 89 I E 7
10 J D,G 4
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UNIT ? IV ? CONTROL AND COMPLETION
SYLLABUS: The Plan-Monitor-Control cycle ? Data Collecting and reporting ? Project Control ?
Designing the control system. Project Evaluation, Auditing and Termination
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PART- AS.NO QUESTIONS
BT
LEVEL
COMPETENCE
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1.What is meant by P-M-C Cycle?
Level 1
Remembering
2.
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List the objectives of Data Collection.Level 2
Understanding
3.
Explain Data Reporting.
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Level 3Applying
4.
What is project control cycle?
Level 4
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Analysing5.
What is meant by Project Evaluation?
Level 5
Evaluating
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6.State the importance of project auditing.
Level 6
Creating
7.
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What is meant by Project Termination?Level 1
Remembering
8.
Differentiate between Project Evaluation and Project
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Control.Level 2
Understanding
9.
What is meant by Control System?
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Level 3Applying
10.
Differentiate between Primary Data and Secondary
Data.
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Level 4Analysing
11.
Can you list the advantages of Project Audit?
Level 5
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Evaluating12.
Evaluate the limitations of Project Control.
Level 6
Creating
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13.Why do Organizations terminate a Project?
Level 1
Remembering
14.
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How would you explain Net Present Value?Level 2
Understanding
15.
Can you elaborate the various methods of Project
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Termination?Level 3
Applying
16.
What are the critical factors for Project Success?
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Level 4Analysing
17.
Why is Project Evaluation important?
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Level 5Remembering
18.
Specify two problems faced during audits of projects.
Level 6
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Creating19.
What could be the common reasons for Project
Termination?
Level 1
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Remembering20.
What would happen if Project Evaluation fails?
Level 2
Understanding
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PART- BS.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1.
Describe the plan monitor control cycle used in projects. Level 1 Remembering
2.
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i) What is the need for Project Control? (5 Marks)Level 2 Applying
ii) Discuss the considerations in framing a control plan.
(8 Marks)
3.
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What are the costs associated with the projects? Howthey are controlled?
Level 3
Analysing
4.
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i) Explain Project Auditing. (5 Marks)Level 4 Remembering
ii)Discuss the process involved in Project Audits.
(8 Marks)
Level 4 Remembering
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5. i) How would you differentiate Project Audit and ProjectTermination? (5 Marks)
Level 5
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Understandingii) Discuss the various methods of Project Termination.
(8 Marks)
6. Evaluate the various approaches to Data Collection. Level 6
Creating
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7.
i)Explain the various methods of Project Auditing?
(7 Marks)
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Level 1Remembering
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ii)Discuss the various types of Project Audit. (6 Marks)8.
How does Organization benefit from Project Evaluation?
Explain
Level 2
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Understanding9.
Explain the various effective control system available for
project control.
Level 3
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Applying10.
Explain the Project Control Framework
Level 4
Analysing
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11.State and explain the reasons for common project failures.
Level 5
Evaluating
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12.i)Explain the steps involved in project evaluation.
(7 Marks)
Level 6
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Creating
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ii)Discuss the difficulties involved in evaluating a project(6 Marks)
13.
Explain the steps followed during audits of projects.
Level 1
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Remembering14. Explain the tools and techniques available for Project
Evaluation
Level 2 Applying
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PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
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1.Supreme Engineering Limited was engaged in light engineering manufacturing both
customized products as well as standardized products. It had a workforce of 5000 personnel
of different categories. Each major function was headed by chief manager concerned. The
human resource functions were directly under the control of chief manager - personnel.
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The company has undertaken human resource planning in an integrated way with a viewto provide the right number of employees with the right talents and skills at the right time
to perform activities. For manning various positions in engineering, the company adopted
the policy to recruit directly at two BTLs engineering graduates as engineer trainees and
engineering diploma holders as chief draftsmen / junior engineers. The engineer trainees
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used to be absorbed as assistant engineers after one year of training. The company alsoadopted the practice of filling half of the positions of assistant engineers from internal
promotes, generally from draftsmen / junior engineers. Generally, a junior engineer used
to be promoted as assistant engineer after 4-5 years of service. In order to assess its man
power needs, the company used to consider the following factors:
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1) Corporate growth plan2) Actual position sanctioned in a category
3) Actual number of persons available
4) Number of persons to be promoted to and from, that category
5) Employee turnover and retirement
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6) Surplus of employees, if any7) Any other special consideration
8) Details of previous recruitment and selection
The personnel department of the company used to compile the information from its four
manufacturing units as well as five zonal marketing offices. The compiled
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information was analyzed and actual number of vacancies to be filled by directrecruitment was worked out. Thereafter, the recruitment process was initiated.
During 2006-07, an advertisement was inserted for twelve positions of engineer
trainees and applications were called for. The company called the applicants for
interview at its corporate office. One day prior to the interview, one of the outside
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interviewers paid a courtesy call to the chief manager ? personnel. Before that hedid not see the relevant papers for the number of recruits. He found that the number
of vacancies was overestimated and the actual requirement was much lower. He felt
that if all the twelve positions were filled up, it would create discontentment among
the existing staff as they would perceive reduced chances of their promotion. The
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assistant personnel manager offered an explanation that the number of vacancieshad been worked out as follows. The chief manager ? personnel did not feel
convinced with the figures and pointed out that only eight engineers were recruited
last year.
1) Sanctioned posts40
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2) Actual employed343) To be promoted upward6
4) To be promoted from below10
5) Expected turnover8
6) Actual requirement10
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Questionsa. What were the reasons for such a situation in the company? (8 Marks)
(8Marks)
b. How effective was the human resource planning in the company?
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(7 Marks)(8Marks)
2.
LRI is an organization having the ability to design and orchestrate change for their clients.
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Many clients of LRI achieved significant improvements in service BTLs, financialperformance and retention of key employees. When the organization began an engagement
in the year 2005 for a client it found mistrust of management, poor morale and lack of
organization goals in the client office. The head of the client organization told he wanted
three things. 1) to make managers to be effective in motivation 2) to improve morale and
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reduce the exodus of key employees and 3) to improve performance in delivering theservices. LRI?s consulting team, which consisted of four people for this engagement, saw
this is an opportunity to apply the model of change at three BTLs.
9) Strategically helping it to develop a long-range plan and related performance
measures.
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10) At the individual BTL helping its managers become more effective leaders and11) At the process BTL helping the organization to increase the effectiveness of
efficiency.
LRI?s model of change says there are five key factors of success.
1) a vision for the future combined with a clear, compelling rationale for making the
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change.2) champions at the top that is willing to commit time and energy to the process.
3) resources to hire people to guide the process and provide expertise
4) engagement of staff and stake holders to build support and
5) good communication throughout to keep people informed, manage
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expectations and clarify roles and responsibilities.The head of the client organization occupied a position that was political and thus
subject to election cycles and committed to long term nature of work.
LRI used six rings model guided the director of the client organization plus six person
leadership team. LRI focused on strategic issues like what is your vision? What is
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your purpose? and what outcome you want to achieve? The client organizationDirector said the vision was to make organization more effective and
reducing turnover of key employees. LRI prepared a roadmap and started to focus
on the managers. Fifteen managers got leadership coaching and series of leadership
workshops conducted. In 2006, straight talk workshops conducted to make them
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productive in communication. The managers learned how to manage difficultconversation. A third workshop ?The leader as coach? provided more opportunity
for interactive learning. People learned on one-on-one communication. The final
workshop focused on the five habits of highly effective teams. Participants learned
the five rings of the team effectiveness. Then LRI engaged all managers and
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employees in the process. Several months after completion of this work , the clientorganization director called, LRIs president, Eric Douglas, ?I have great news?, ?we
have been named one of the best organizations in the united states to work?. Thank
you for all you did.
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Questionsi) What was the condition existed in the client organization and what it looked
for? (8 Marks)
(8Marks)
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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
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QUESTION BANKIII SEMESTER
BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Regulation ? 2017Academic Year 2019 - 2020
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Prepared by
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Mr.J.Anand ? Asst. Professor (OG)Mr.B. Sam Paul ? Asst. Professor (OG)
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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
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SUBJECT : BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENTSEM / YEAR : III Semester / II Year
UNIT ? I ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SYLLABUS: Project Management ? Definition ?Goal - Lifecycles. Project Selection Methods. Project
Portfolio Process ? Project Formulation. Project Manager ? Roles- Responsibilities and Selection ?
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Project Teams.PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS
BT
LEVEL
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COMPETENCE1. What is Project Management? Level 1 Remembering
2. Outline the various phases in Project Management Level 2 Understanding
3. Write down the goals of Project Management? Level 3 Applying
4. Can you outline the constraints in Project Management? Level 4 Analysing
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5. Identify the various roles of Project Manager Level 5 Evaluating6.
In your opinion what are the challenges for a Project
Manager ?
Level 6 Creating
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7. What is meant by Project Life Cycle ? Level 1 Remembering8. List the various stages in a Project Life Cycle. Level 2 Understanding
9. Describe Project Formulation Level 3 Applying
10. Identify the crucial steps in Project Implementation Phase Level 4 Analysing
11. How are projects different from other ventures? Level 5 Evaluating
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12. Write short note on Sensitivity Analysis. Level 6 Creating13. What are the objectives Project Planning and Design? Level 1 Remembering
14. How would you select a Project Manager? Level 2 Understanding
15. What is Project Team? Level 3 Applying
16. Define Portfolio Process. Level 4 Analysing
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17. Outline the responsibilities for Project Teams Level 1 Remembering18. What are the advantages of Project Portfolio? Level 2 Understanding
19. Explain the need for Project Control Level 3 Applying
20. Differentiate between Project and Operations Management Level 4 Analysing
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PART- B
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S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE1. i)Write a detailed note Project Management. (5 Marks) Level 1 Remembering
ii)State the importance of Project Management. (8 Marks) Level 1 Remembering
2.
Discuss the technical and socio- cultural dimensions of the
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project management process.Level 2 Applying
3.
i) Discuss the role of Project Manager (5 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
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ii)Discuss the skills required for a Project Manager(8 Marks)
4.
Discuss the various selection methods used in the projects
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suitable exampleLevel 4 Analysing
5.
Project Management role has increased in
stature and influence in many organizations.
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Why?Level 5 Evaluating
6.
Write a detailed note on the various steps involved in
Project Formulation
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Level 1 Remembering7.
Give a detailed outline on the role of Project Teams
Level 2 Understanding
8.
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i) Discuss as to what constraints do you see in ProjectManagement. (5 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
ii)Elucidate how the constraints in Project Management
would affect the success of a Project. (8 Marks)
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Level 3 Applying
9.
Explain the need for Project Control.
Level 4 Analysing
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10.Elaborate on the various roles, responsibilities and selection
of a project manager.
Level 1 Remembering
11.
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Elaborately discuss the phases of project management lifecycle.
Level 2 Understanding
12.
i) Discuss the objectives of Project Portfolio Process.
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(5 Marks)Level 3 Applying
ii) Discuss the functions of Project Portfolio Process.
(8 Marks)
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13.
Explain in detail the project selection methods used today.
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Level 4Analysing
14.
i)How should a Project Manager be selected?
(5 Marks)
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Level 5
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Creatingii)How will this affect the success of the Project? (8 Marks)
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PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
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1.Based on your understanding suggest the preliminary considerations to be used in the
initial screening of projects.
2. Lakshya Consulting is a established marking research firm primarily focused on
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automobile industry. In a recent convention, the CEO Mr. Pramod has won a proposalfrom a Swedish Automobile manufacturer to do a preliminary study on entering Indian
market for their consumer car segment. The CEO is setting up a new team of handle this
project. What suggestions would you like to share with Mr. Pramod in selecting a project
team and a project manager for this new project?
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3. What are the various avenues for pursuing project ideas?
4. What are the points consider for good project design management?
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UNIT ? II ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SYLLABUS: The Planning Process ? Work Break down Structure ? Role of Multidisciplinary teams.
Budget the Project ? Methods. Cost Estimating and Improvement. Budget uncertainty and risk
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managementPART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS
BT
LEVEL
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COMPETENCE1.
What is Project Planning? Level 1
Remembering
2.
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What are the steps involved in Project Planning? Level 2Understanding
3.
List the factors affecting Project Plan. Level 3
Applying
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4.Can you explain Conceptual Plan? Level 4
Analysing
5.
List the various types of Plans Level 5
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Evaluating6.
What is a Plan Document? Level 6
Creating
7.
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Why is work breakdown structure needed inprojects?
Level 1
Remembering
8.
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List the various stages involved in Planning Process. Level 2Understanding
9.
What is Multidisciplinary Team? Level 3
Applying
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10.How would you explain Cost Estimate? Level 4
Analysing
11.
Explain Budget Uncertainty? Level 5
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Evaluating12.
List the steps in preparing your project budget Level 6
Creating
13.
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What is project risk? Level 1Remembering
14.
Differentiate between a Plan Document and
Statement of Work.
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Level 2Understanding
15.
Explain Risk Management Level 3
Applying
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16.State the objectives of Cost Estimations Level 4 Analysing
17.
What is project cost management? Level 5 Remembering
18.
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What are the risks associated with project planning? Level 6 Creating19.
What is meant by Uncertainty? List the ways of
managing uncertainty.
Level 1 Remembering
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20.Define Chaos
Level 2
Understanding
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PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1. Explain the steps involved in project planning. Level 1 Remembering
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2.Explain the concept of Work Breakdown Structure and
the process involved in it.
Level 2
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Understanding3.
i) What is meant by Multidisciplinary Team? (5 Marks)
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Level 3Applying
ii) Elaborate the role of Multidisciplinary Team in Project
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Planning Process. (8 Marks)4
Explain the concept of Budget Uncertainty and the
various measures in managing Uncertainty in
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ProjectsLevel 4
Analysing
5 What are the Golden Rules in Project Risk Management? Level 5
Evaluating
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6 List out and explain the components of capital cost.Level 6
Creating
7.
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i) Briefly explain Project Budget and its importance.(5 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
ii) Explain the steps involved in framing a Project Budget.
(8 Marks)
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Level 1 Remembering8.
Compile the objectives of Cost Estimation and
Improvement.
Level 2
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Understanding
9.
i)Describe the concept of Risk Mitigation. (7 Marks)
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Level 3
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Applyingii)Outline the benefits of Risk Management Plan. (6 Marks)
10.
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Explain the stages of Project Planning. What are thedifferent tools of project planning?
Level 4 Analysing
11.
i) Explain the Concept of Risk Management Framework.
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(7 Marks)Level 5
Evaluating
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ii)Discuss the various Process groups in Risk Management
(6 Marks)
12.
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i)Discuss as to how a Work Breakdown structure helps inProject planning. (9 Marks)
Level 6 Creating
ii)State the important considerations in drafting a WBS.
(4 Marks)
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13.Explain the steps involved in creating a project budget.
What are the uncertainties associated with budget ?
Level 1
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Remembering
14.
What are the Tools and Techniques used in managing
the projects? Explain in detail.
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Level 2Understanding
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PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1
You have been asked to launch a relief operations for earth quake victims. Outline the steps
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you will take to execute the work. Give the work breakdown structure , the kind of team youwill assemble, the uncertainty and risks you are likely to face, how you will control the
project and how you will manage the conflict during the efforts.
2.
Draft a Work Break Down Structure with a detailed explanation of project milestones for
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a Construction Project.3.
You have been asked to launch a clean the city campaign under swatch Bharat initiative.
Outline the steps you will take to execute the work. Give the work breakdown structure
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,the kind of team you will assemble, the uncertainty and risks you are likely to face, howyou will control the project and how you will manage the conflict during the efforts.
4.
Explain the significance of risk analysis in drafting a Project Plan.
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UNIT ? III ? SCHEDULING & RESOURCE ALLOCATION PERT & CPM
SYLLABUS: PERT & CPM Networks - Crashing ? Project Uncertainty and Risk Management ?
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Simulation ? Gantt Charts ? Expediting a project- Resource loading and leveling, Allocating scarceresources ? Goldratt?s Critical Chain
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS
BT
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LEVELCOMPETENCE
1.
What is meant by PERT?
Level 1
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Remembering2.
What is meant by CPM? Level 2
Understanding
3.
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Distinguish between PERT and CPM. Level 3Applying
4.
What is meant by resources scheduling? Level 4
Analysing
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5.Explain the term Scheduling Level 5
Evaluating
6.
Differentiate between Resource Loading and
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Resource levelingLevel 6
Creating
7.
What is meant by Project Simulation? Level 1
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Remembering8.
How would you explain Critical Chain? Level 2
Understanding
9.
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Define crashing. Level 3Applying
10.
How does Project Uncertainty affect project
completion?
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Level 4Analysing
11.
Outline the concept of Gantt Charts Level 5
Evaluating
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12.How does expediting help in Project Completion? Level 6
Creating
13.
What are the challenges in Resource loading and
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leveling?Level 1
Remembering
14.
How does resources leveling affect the critical path? Level 2
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Understanding15.
How do you allocate Scare Resources? Level 3
Applying
16.
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What are the objectives of Goldratt?s Critical Chain?Level 4
Analysing
17. How Simulation help in Project Management?
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Level 5
Remembering
18.
Explain Linear Programming Level 6
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Creating19.
Why is Field Expediting required? Level 1
Remembering
20.
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What are the differences between Linear and ParallelActivities?
Level 2
Understanding
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PART- BS.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1.
i)What is the PERT? (4 Marks) Level 1
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Remembering
ii) Explain the steps in framing a PERT Network?
(9 Marks)
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2.
i) How would you compute a Critical Path? (7 Marks)
Level 2
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Understanding
ii) Discuss with suitable example, how would CPM help
in project completion? (6 Marks)
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3. Explain the concept of Project Uncertainty with a detailednote.
Level 3
Applying
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4. Elucidate the benefits and objectives of Project Simulation.Level4
Analysing
5. Give a detailed analysis on Project Expediting and its
implications
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Level 5Evaluating
6. Enumerate the steps involved in allocation of Scare
Resources.
Level 6
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Creating7.
How would you handle Resource Loading and Resource
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Leveling? Explain the steps of resource leveling algorithm.Level 1
Remembering
8. Explain the different methods used in Project
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Scheduling. Elaborate any one method in detail.Level 2
Understanding
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9.i) Discuss the concept of Goldratt's Critical Chain.
(5 Marks)
Level 3
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Applyingii) Discuss Goldratt's Critical Chain in allotment of
resources in a project. (8 Marks)
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Level 3Applying
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10.
Explain the principles of Goldratt?s Critical Chain Project
Management and the three buffers suggested by him.
Level 4
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Analysing11.
Write a detailed note on the importance of Project
Scheduling and Resource Allocation.
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Level 5Evaluating
12. Discuss the procedure of CPM Analysis with the help of a
simple example
Level6
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Creating13.
i)What is the use of crashing in project management?
(7 Marks)
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Level 1Remembering
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ii)What are the implications of project crashing? (6 Marks)
14.
Explain the use of GANTT Chart in projects with an
example. How does crashing help in project completion ?
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Level 2Understanding
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PART - CS.NO QUESTIONS
1.
A project schedule has the following charaterististics:
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Activity: 1-2 1-3 2-4 3-4 3-5 4-9 5-6 5-7 6-8 7-8 8-10 9-10
Duration: 4 1 1 1 6 5 4 8 1 2 5 7
a. Compute the network
b. Compute E and L for each event and
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c. Find the critical path2.
The following time cost table applies to a project. Use it to arrive at the network associated
with completing the project in minimum time at minimum cost.
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Activity Normal CrashTime Cost Time Cost
1-2
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2 800 1 1400
1-3
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5 1000 2 20001-4
5 1000 3 1800
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2-4
1 500 1 500
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2-55 1500 3 2100
3-4
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4 2000 3 3000
3-5
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6 1200 4 16004-5
3 900 2 1600
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3. The following table gives data on normal time and cost, crash time and cost for a project.
I. Draw the network and identify the critical path.
II. What is the normal project duration and associated cost?
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III. Find out Total Float for each activity.IV. Crash the relevant activities systematically and determine the optimum
project time and cost.
Activity Normal Crash
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Time
(Week)
Cost
(Rs.)
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Time(Week)
Cost
(Rs.)
1-2 3 300 2 400
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2-3 3 30 3 302-4 7 420 5 580
2-5 9 720 7 810
3-5 5 250 4 300
4-5 0 0 0 0
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5-6 6 320 4 4106-7 4 400 3 470
6-8 13 780 10 900
7-8 10 1000 9 1200
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Indirect Costs are Rs.50 per Week4.
Consider the data and draw the Gantt-Chart for scheduling the critical and non ?critical
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activities.Sl.No Activity Immediate Predecessor Durations in months
1 A - 6
2 B - `10
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3 C - 114 D - 9
5 E B 5
6 F E 8
7 G C 12
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8 H A,F 89 I E 7
10 J D,G 4
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UNIT ? IV ? CONTROL AND COMPLETION
SYLLABUS: The Plan-Monitor-Control cycle ? Data Collecting and reporting ? Project Control ?
Designing the control system. Project Evaluation, Auditing and Termination
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PART- AS.NO QUESTIONS
BT
LEVEL
COMPETENCE
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1.What is meant by P-M-C Cycle?
Level 1
Remembering
2.
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List the objectives of Data Collection.Level 2
Understanding
3.
Explain Data Reporting.
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Level 3Applying
4.
What is project control cycle?
Level 4
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Analysing5.
What is meant by Project Evaluation?
Level 5
Evaluating
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6.State the importance of project auditing.
Level 6
Creating
7.
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What is meant by Project Termination?Level 1
Remembering
8.
Differentiate between Project Evaluation and Project
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Control.Level 2
Understanding
9.
What is meant by Control System?
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Level 3Applying
10.
Differentiate between Primary Data and Secondary
Data.
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Level 4Analysing
11.
Can you list the advantages of Project Audit?
Level 5
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Evaluating12.
Evaluate the limitations of Project Control.
Level 6
Creating
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13.Why do Organizations terminate a Project?
Level 1
Remembering
14.
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How would you explain Net Present Value?Level 2
Understanding
15.
Can you elaborate the various methods of Project
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Termination?Level 3
Applying
16.
What are the critical factors for Project Success?
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Level 4Analysing
17.
Why is Project Evaluation important?
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Level 5Remembering
18.
Specify two problems faced during audits of projects.
Level 6
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Creating19.
What could be the common reasons for Project
Termination?
Level 1
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Remembering20.
What would happen if Project Evaluation fails?
Level 2
Understanding
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PART- BS.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1.
Describe the plan monitor control cycle used in projects. Level 1 Remembering
2.
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i) What is the need for Project Control? (5 Marks)Level 2 Applying
ii) Discuss the considerations in framing a control plan.
(8 Marks)
3.
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What are the costs associated with the projects? Howthey are controlled?
Level 3
Analysing
4.
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i) Explain Project Auditing. (5 Marks)Level 4 Remembering
ii)Discuss the process involved in Project Audits.
(8 Marks)
Level 4 Remembering
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5. i) How would you differentiate Project Audit and ProjectTermination? (5 Marks)
Level 5
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Understandingii) Discuss the various methods of Project Termination.
(8 Marks)
6. Evaluate the various approaches to Data Collection. Level 6
Creating
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7.
i)Explain the various methods of Project Auditing?
(7 Marks)
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Level 1Remembering
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ii)Discuss the various types of Project Audit. (6 Marks)8.
How does Organization benefit from Project Evaluation?
Explain
Level 2
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Understanding9.
Explain the various effective control system available for
project control.
Level 3
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Applying10.
Explain the Project Control Framework
Level 4
Analysing
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11.State and explain the reasons for common project failures.
Level 5
Evaluating
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12.i)Explain the steps involved in project evaluation.
(7 Marks)
Level 6
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Creating
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ii)Discuss the difficulties involved in evaluating a project(6 Marks)
13.
Explain the steps followed during audits of projects.
Level 1
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Remembering14. Explain the tools and techniques available for Project
Evaluation
Level 2 Applying
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PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
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1.Supreme Engineering Limited was engaged in light engineering manufacturing both
customized products as well as standardized products. It had a workforce of 5000 personnel
of different categories. Each major function was headed by chief manager concerned. The
human resource functions were directly under the control of chief manager - personnel.
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The company has undertaken human resource planning in an integrated way with a viewto provide the right number of employees with the right talents and skills at the right time
to perform activities. For manning various positions in engineering, the company adopted
the policy to recruit directly at two BTLs engineering graduates as engineer trainees and
engineering diploma holders as chief draftsmen / junior engineers. The engineer trainees
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used to be absorbed as assistant engineers after one year of training. The company alsoadopted the practice of filling half of the positions of assistant engineers from internal
promotes, generally from draftsmen / junior engineers. Generally, a junior engineer used
to be promoted as assistant engineer after 4-5 years of service. In order to assess its man
power needs, the company used to consider the following factors:
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1) Corporate growth plan2) Actual position sanctioned in a category
3) Actual number of persons available
4) Number of persons to be promoted to and from, that category
5) Employee turnover and retirement
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6) Surplus of employees, if any7) Any other special consideration
8) Details of previous recruitment and selection
The personnel department of the company used to compile the information from its four
manufacturing units as well as five zonal marketing offices. The compiled
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information was analyzed and actual number of vacancies to be filled by directrecruitment was worked out. Thereafter, the recruitment process was initiated.
During 2006-07, an advertisement was inserted for twelve positions of engineer
trainees and applications were called for. The company called the applicants for
interview at its corporate office. One day prior to the interview, one of the outside
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interviewers paid a courtesy call to the chief manager ? personnel. Before that hedid not see the relevant papers for the number of recruits. He found that the number
of vacancies was overestimated and the actual requirement was much lower. He felt
that if all the twelve positions were filled up, it would create discontentment among
the existing staff as they would perceive reduced chances of their promotion. The
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assistant personnel manager offered an explanation that the number of vacancieshad been worked out as follows. The chief manager ? personnel did not feel
convinced with the figures and pointed out that only eight engineers were recruited
last year.
1) Sanctioned posts40
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2) Actual employed343) To be promoted upward6
4) To be promoted from below10
5) Expected turnover8
6) Actual requirement10
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Questionsa. What were the reasons for such a situation in the company? (8 Marks)
(8Marks)
b. How effective was the human resource planning in the company?
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(7 Marks)(8Marks)
2.
LRI is an organization having the ability to design and orchestrate change for their clients.
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Many clients of LRI achieved significant improvements in service BTLs, financialperformance and retention of key employees. When the organization began an engagement
in the year 2005 for a client it found mistrust of management, poor morale and lack of
organization goals in the client office. The head of the client organization told he wanted
three things. 1) to make managers to be effective in motivation 2) to improve morale and
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reduce the exodus of key employees and 3) to improve performance in delivering theservices. LRI?s consulting team, which consisted of four people for this engagement, saw
this is an opportunity to apply the model of change at three BTLs.
9) Strategically helping it to develop a long-range plan and related performance
measures.
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10) At the individual BTL helping its managers become more effective leaders and11) At the process BTL helping the organization to increase the effectiveness of
efficiency.
LRI?s model of change says there are five key factors of success.
1) a vision for the future combined with a clear, compelling rationale for making the
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change.2) champions at the top that is willing to commit time and energy to the process.
3) resources to hire people to guide the process and provide expertise
4) engagement of staff and stake holders to build support and
5) good communication throughout to keep people informed, manage
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expectations and clarify roles and responsibilities.The head of the client organization occupied a position that was political and thus
subject to election cycles and committed to long term nature of work.
LRI used six rings model guided the director of the client organization plus six person
leadership team. LRI focused on strategic issues like what is your vision? What is
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your purpose? and what outcome you want to achieve? The client organizationDirector said the vision was to make organization more effective and
reducing turnover of key employees. LRI prepared a roadmap and started to focus
on the managers. Fifteen managers got leadership coaching and series of leadership
workshops conducted. In 2006, straight talk workshops conducted to make them
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productive in communication. The managers learned how to manage difficultconversation. A third workshop ?The leader as coach? provided more opportunity
for interactive learning. People learned on one-on-one communication. The final
workshop focused on the five habits of highly effective teams. Participants learned
the five rings of the team effectiveness. Then LRI engaged all managers and
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employees in the process. Several months after completion of this work , the clientorganization director called, LRIs president, Eric Douglas, ?I have great news?, ?we
have been named one of the best organizations in the united states to work?. Thank
you for all you did.
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Questionsi) What was the condition existed in the client organization and what it looked
for? (8 Marks)
(8Marks)
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ii) Is LRI succeeded in change management? If so what steps it adopted insequence? (7 Marks)
(8Marks)
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3.Dorale Products was undergoing favorable growing pains. was good. New
product development was viewed as the driving force for the company?s future growth.
The company was now spending significantly more money for new product development,
yet the number of new products reaching the market place was significantly less than in
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prior years. Also, some of the products reaching the market place were taking longer thanexpected to recover their R&D costs, while others became obsolete too quickly.
Management recognized that some sort of structured decision-making process had to be
put in place whereby management could either cancel a project early before massive
resources were committed or redirect efforts to different objectives. David Mathews was
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assigned as the project manager in charge of developing a new product development(project management) methodology for Dorale Products. David understood the benefits of
a project management methodology, especially as a structured decision-making process. It
would serve as a template or a repetitive process such that project success could be incurred
over and over again. The methodology would contain sections for project scope definition,
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planning, scheduling, and monitoring and control. There would also be a section on therole of the project manager, line managers, and executive sponsors. To make the project
management methodology easy to use and adaptable to all projects, the methodology
would be constructed using forms, guidelines, templates, and checklists rather than the
more rigid policies and procedures. This would certainly lower the cost of using the
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methodology and make it easier to adapt to a multitude of projects. The project managerscould then decide whether to implement the methodology on an informal basis or on a more
formal basis. The first draft of the new methodology was completed and ready for review
by the vice president (VP) of operations who had been assigned as the project sponsor.
After a review of the methodology, a meeting was held between the sponsor and the project
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manager (PM). VP: ?I have read over the methodology. Is it your expectation that themethodology should be used on every project? PM: ?We could probably justify using the
methodology on every project. This would give us a really good structured decision-
making process.? VP: ?Using the methodology is costly and perhaps not all projects should
require the use of the methodology. I can rationalize the use of the methodology on a Rs.
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5,00,00,000 project. But what if the project is only Rs. 25,00,000 or Rs. 50,00,000? Whatif the project is 30 days in length rather than our usual 6- to 12- month effort? PM: ?I
guess we need to define the threshold limits on when project management Should be used.?
VP: ?I have a concern that we should define not only when to use project management but
also what a project is. If an activity remains entirely in one functional area, is it still a
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project according to your definition? Should we also define a threshold limit on how manyfunctional departments must be involved before we define an activity as a project? PM:
?I?ll go back to the drawing board and get back to you in a week or so.?
Questions:
1. What is a reasonable definition of a project? (4 Marks)
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(4Marks)
2. Is every activity a project or should there be a minimum number of functional
boundaries that need to be crossed? If so, how many boundaries? (4 Marks)
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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
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III SEMESTER
BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Regulation ? 2017
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? .DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
SUBJECT : BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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SEM / YEAR : III Semester / II YearUNIT ? I ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SYLLABUS: Project Management ? Definition ?Goal - Lifecycles. Project Selection Methods. Project
Portfolio Process ? Project Formulation. Project Manager ? Roles- Responsibilities and Selection ?
Project Teams.
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PART- AS.NO QUESTIONS
BT
LEVEL
COMPETENCE
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1. What is Project Management? Level 1 Remembering2. Outline the various phases in Project Management Level 2 Understanding
3. Write down the goals of Project Management? Level 3 Applying
4. Can you outline the constraints in Project Management? Level 4 Analysing
5. Identify the various roles of Project Manager Level 5 Evaluating
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6.In your opinion what are the challenges for a Project
Manager ?
Level 6 Creating
7. What is meant by Project Life Cycle ? Level 1 Remembering
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8. List the various stages in a Project Life Cycle. Level 2 Understanding9. Describe Project Formulation Level 3 Applying
10. Identify the crucial steps in Project Implementation Phase Level 4 Analysing
11. How are projects different from other ventures? Level 5 Evaluating
12. Write short note on Sensitivity Analysis. Level 6 Creating
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13. What are the objectives Project Planning and Design? Level 1 Remembering14. How would you select a Project Manager? Level 2 Understanding
15. What is Project Team? Level 3 Applying
16. Define Portfolio Process. Level 4 Analysing
17. Outline the responsibilities for Project Teams Level 1 Remembering
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18. What are the advantages of Project Portfolio? Level 2 Understanding19. Explain the need for Project Control Level 3 Applying
20. Differentiate between Project and Operations Management Level 4 Analysing
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PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
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1. i)Write a detailed note Project Management. (5 Marks) Level 1 Rememberingii)State the importance of Project Management. (8 Marks) Level 1 Remembering
2.
Discuss the technical and socio- cultural dimensions of the
project management process.
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Level 2 Applying3.
i) Discuss the role of Project Manager (5 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
ii)Discuss the skills required for a Project Manager
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(8 Marks)4.
Discuss the various selection methods used in the projects
suitable example
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Level 4 Analysing5.
Project Management role has increased in
stature and influence in many organizations.
Why?
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Level 5 Evaluating6.
Write a detailed note on the various steps involved in
Project Formulation
Level 1 Remembering
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7.Give a detailed outline on the role of Project Teams
Level 2 Understanding
8.
i) Discuss as to what constraints do you see in Project
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Management. (5 Marks)Level 3 Applying
ii)Elucidate how the constraints in Project Management
would affect the success of a Project. (8 Marks)
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Level 3 Applying9.
Explain the need for Project Control.
Level 4 Analysing
10.
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Elaborate on the various roles, responsibilities and selectionof a project manager.
Level 1 Remembering
11.
Elaborately discuss the phases of project management life
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cycle.Level 2 Understanding
12.
i) Discuss the objectives of Project Portfolio Process.
(5 Marks)
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Level 3 Applying
ii) Discuss the functions of Project Portfolio Process.
(8 Marks)
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13.Explain in detail the project selection methods used today.
Level 4
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Analysing14.
i)How should a Project Manager be selected?
(5 Marks)
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Level 5
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PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1.
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Based on your understanding suggest the preliminary considerations to be used in theinitial screening of projects.
2. Lakshya Consulting is a established marking research firm primarily focused on
automobile industry. In a recent convention, the CEO Mr. Pramod has won a proposal
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from a Swedish Automobile manufacturer to do a preliminary study on entering Indianmarket for their consumer car segment. The CEO is setting up a new team of handle this
project. What suggestions would you like to share with Mr. Pramod in selecting a project
team and a project manager for this new project?
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3. What are the various avenues for pursuing project ideas?4. What are the points consider for good project design management?
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UNIT ? II ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SYLLABUS: The Planning Process ? Work Break down Structure ? Role of Multidisciplinary teams.
Budget the Project ? Methods. Cost Estimating and Improvement. Budget uncertainty and risk
management
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PART- AS.NO QUESTIONS
BT
LEVEL
COMPETENCE
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1.What is Project Planning? Level 1
Remembering
2.
What are the steps involved in Project Planning? Level 2
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Understanding3.
List the factors affecting Project Plan. Level 3
Applying
4.
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Can you explain Conceptual Plan? Level 4Analysing
5.
List the various types of Plans Level 5
Evaluating
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6.What is a Plan Document? Level 6
Creating
7.
Why is work breakdown structure needed in
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projects?Level 1
Remembering
8.
List the various stages involved in Planning Process. Level 2
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Understanding9.
What is Multidisciplinary Team? Level 3
Applying
10.
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How would you explain Cost Estimate? Level 4Analysing
11.
Explain Budget Uncertainty? Level 5
Evaluating
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12.List the steps in preparing your project budget Level 6
Creating
13.
What is project risk? Level 1
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Remembering14.
Differentiate between a Plan Document and
Statement of Work.
Level 2
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Understanding15.
Explain Risk Management Level 3
Applying
16.
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State the objectives of Cost Estimations Level 4 Analysing17.
What is project cost management? Level 5 Remembering
18.
What are the risks associated with project planning? Level 6 Creating
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19.What is meant by Uncertainty? List the ways of
managing uncertainty.
Level 1 Remembering
20.
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Define ChaosLevel 2
Understanding
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PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1. Explain the steps involved in project planning. Level 1 Remembering
2.
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Explain the concept of Work Breakdown Structure andthe process involved in it.
Level 2
Understanding
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3.i) What is meant by Multidisciplinary Team? (5 Marks)
Level 3
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Applying
ii) Elaborate the role of Multidisciplinary Team in Project
Planning Process. (8 Marks)
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4
Explain the concept of Budget Uncertainty and the
various measures in managing Uncertainty in
Projects
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Level 4Analysing
5 What are the Golden Rules in Project Risk Management? Level 5
Evaluating
6 List out and explain the components of capital cost.
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Level 6Creating
7.
i) Briefly explain Project Budget and its importance.
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(5 Marks)Level 1 Remembering
ii) Explain the steps involved in framing a Project Budget.
(8 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
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8.Compile the objectives of Cost Estimation and
Improvement.
Level 2
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Understanding9.
i)Describe the concept of Risk Mitigation. (7 Marks)
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Level 3Applying
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ii)Outline the benefits of Risk Management Plan. (6 Marks)
10.
Explain the stages of Project Planning. What are the
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different tools of project planning?Level 4 Analysing
11.
i) Explain the Concept of Risk Management Framework.
(7 Marks)
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Level 5Evaluating
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ii)Discuss the various Process groups in Risk Management
(6 Marks)
12.
i)Discuss as to how a Work Breakdown structure helps in
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Project planning. (9 Marks)Level 6 Creating
ii)State the important considerations in drafting a WBS.
(4 Marks)
13.
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Explain the steps involved in creating a project budget.What are the uncertainties associated with budget ?
Level 1
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Remembering14.
What are the Tools and Techniques used in managing
the projects? Explain in detail.
Level 2
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Understanding
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PART - CS.NO QUESTIONS
1
You have been asked to launch a relief operations for earth quake victims. Outline the steps
you will take to execute the work. Give the work breakdown structure , the kind of team you
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will assemble, the uncertainty and risks you are likely to face, how you will control theproject and how you will manage the conflict during the efforts.
2.
Draft a Work Break Down Structure with a detailed explanation of project milestones for
a Construction Project.
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3.
You have been asked to launch a clean the city campaign under swatch Bharat initiative.
Outline the steps you will take to execute the work. Give the work breakdown structure
,the kind of team you will assemble, the uncertainty and risks you are likely to face, how
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you will control the project and how you will manage the conflict during the efforts.4.
Explain the significance of risk analysis in drafting a Project Plan.
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UNIT ? III ? SCHEDULING & RESOURCE ALLOCATION PERT & CPM
SYLLABUS: PERT & CPM Networks - Crashing ? Project Uncertainty and Risk Management ?
Simulation ? Gantt Charts ? Expediting a project- Resource loading and leveling, Allocating scarce
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resources ? Goldratt?s Critical ChainPART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS
BT
LEVEL
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COMPETENCE1.
What is meant by PERT?
Level 1
Remembering
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2.What is meant by CPM? Level 2
Understanding
3.
Distinguish between PERT and CPM. Level 3
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Applying4.
What is meant by resources scheduling? Level 4
Analysing
5.
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Explain the term Scheduling Level 5Evaluating
6.
Differentiate between Resource Loading and
Resource leveling
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Level 6Creating
7.
What is meant by Project Simulation? Level 1
Remembering
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8.How would you explain Critical Chain? Level 2
Understanding
9.
Define crashing. Level 3
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Applying10.
How does Project Uncertainty affect project
completion?
Level 4
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Analysing11.
Outline the concept of Gantt Charts Level 5
Evaluating
12.
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How does expediting help in Project Completion? Level 6Creating
13.
What are the challenges in Resource loading and
leveling?
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Level 1Remembering
14.
How does resources leveling affect the critical path? Level 2
Understanding
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15.How do you allocate Scare Resources? Level 3
Applying
16.
What are the objectives of Goldratt?s Critical Chain?
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Level 4
Analysing
17. How Simulation help in Project Management?
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Level 5Remembering
18.
Explain Linear Programming Level 6
Creating
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19.Why is Field Expediting required? Level 1
Remembering
20.
What are the differences between Linear and Parallel
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Activities?Level 2
Understanding
PART- B
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S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE1.
i)What is the PERT? (4 Marks) Level 1
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Rememberingii) Explain the steps in framing a PERT Network?
(9 Marks)
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2.i) How would you compute a Critical Path? (7 Marks)
Level 2
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Understandingii) Discuss with suitable example, how would CPM help
in project completion? (6 Marks)
3. Explain the concept of Project Uncertainty with a detailed
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note.Level 3
Applying
4. Elucidate the benefits and objectives of Project Simulation.
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Level4Analysing
5. Give a detailed analysis on Project Expediting and its
implications
Level 5
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Evaluating6. Enumerate the steps involved in allocation of Scare
Resources.
Level 6
Creating
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7.
How would you handle Resource Loading and Resource
Leveling? Explain the steps of resource leveling algorithm.
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Level 1Remembering
8. Explain the different methods used in Project
Scheduling. Elaborate any one method in detail.
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Level 2Understanding
9.
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i) Discuss the concept of Goldratt's Critical Chain.(5 Marks)
Level 3
Applying
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ii) Discuss Goldratt's Critical Chain in allotment of
resources in a project. (8 Marks)
Level 3
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Applying
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10.Explain the principles of Goldratt?s Critical Chain Project
Management and the three buffers suggested by him.
Level 4
Analysing
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11.
Write a detailed note on the importance of Project
Scheduling and Resource Allocation.
Level 5
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Evaluating12. Discuss the procedure of CPM Analysis with the help of a
simple example
Level6
Creating
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13.
i)What is the use of crashing in project management?
(7 Marks)
Level 1
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Remembering
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ii)What are the implications of project crashing? (6 Marks)14.
Explain the use of GANTT Chart in projects with an
example. How does crashing help in project completion ?
Level 2
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UnderstandingPART - C
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S.NO QUESTIONS1.
A project schedule has the following charaterististics:
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Activity: 1-2 1-3 2-4 3-4 3-5 4-9 5-6 5-7 6-8 7-8 8-10 9-10Duration: 4 1 1 1 6 5 4 8 1 2 5 7
a. Compute the network
b. Compute E and L for each event and
c. Find the critical path
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2.
The following time cost table applies to a project. Use it to arrive at the network associated
with completing the project in minimum time at minimum cost.
Activity Normal Crash
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Time Cost Time Cost
1-2
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2 800 1 14001-3
5 1000 2 2000
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1-4
5 1000 3 1800
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2-41 500 1 500
2-5
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5 1500 3 2100
3-4
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4 2000 3 30003-5
6 1200 4 1600
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4-5
3 900 2 1600
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3. The following table gives data on normal time and cost, crash time and cost for a project.
I. Draw the network and identify the critical path.
II. What is the normal project duration and associated cost?
III. Find out Total Float for each activity.
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IV. Crash the relevant activities systematically and determine the optimumproject time and cost.
Activity Normal Crash
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Time(Week)
Cost
(Rs.)
Time
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(Week)Cost
(Rs.)
1-2 3 300 2 400
2-3 3 30 3 30
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2-4 7 420 5 5802-5 9 720 7 810
3-5 5 250 4 300
4-5 0 0 0 0
5-6 6 320 4 410
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6-7 4 400 3 4706-8 13 780 10 900
7-8 10 1000 9 1200
4220
Indirect Costs are Rs.50 per Week
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4.
Consider the data and draw the Gantt-Chart for scheduling the critical and non ?critical
activities.
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Sl.No Activity Immediate Predecessor Durations in months
1 A - 6
2 B - `10
3 C - 11
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4 D - 95 E B 5
6 F E 8
7 G C 12
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9 I E 710 J D,G 4
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UNIT ? IV ? CONTROL AND COMPLETION
SYLLABUS: The Plan-Monitor-Control cycle ? Data Collecting and reporting ? Project Control ?
Designing the control system. Project Evaluation, Auditing and Termination
PART- A
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LEVEL
COMPETENCE
1.
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What is meant by P-M-C Cycle?Level 1
Remembering
2.
List the objectives of Data Collection.
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Level 2Understanding
3.
Explain Data Reporting.
Level 3
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Applying4.
What is project control cycle?
Level 4
Analysing
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5.What is meant by Project Evaluation?
Level 5
Evaluating
6.
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State the importance of project auditing.Level 6
Creating
7.
What is meant by Project Termination?
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Level 1Remembering
8.
Differentiate between Project Evaluation and Project
Control.
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Level 2Understanding
9.
What is meant by Control System?
Level 3
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Applying10.
Differentiate between Primary Data and Secondary
Data.
Level 4
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Analysing11.
Can you list the advantages of Project Audit?
Level 5
Evaluating
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12.Evaluate the limitations of Project Control.
Level 6
Creating
13.
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Why do Organizations terminate a Project?Level 1
Remembering
14.
How would you explain Net Present Value?
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Level 2Understanding
15.
Can you elaborate the various methods of Project
Termination?
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Level 3Applying
16.
What are the critical factors for Project Success?
Level 4
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Analysing
17.
Why is Project Evaluation important?
Level 5
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Remembering18.
Specify two problems faced during audits of projects.
Level 6
Creating
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19.What could be the common reasons for Project
Termination?
Level 1
Remembering
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20.What would happen if Project Evaluation fails?
Level 2
Understanding
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PART- B
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S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE1.
Describe the plan monitor control cycle used in projects. Level 1 Remembering
2.
i) What is the need for Project Control? (5 Marks)
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Level 2 Applyingii) Discuss the considerations in framing a control plan.
(8 Marks)
3.
What are the costs associated with the projects? How
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they are controlled?Level 3
Analysing
4.
i) Explain Project Auditing. (5 Marks)
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Level 4 Rememberingii)Discuss the process involved in Project Audits.
(8 Marks)
Level 4 Remembering
5. i) How would you differentiate Project Audit and Project
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Termination? (5 Marks)Level 5
Understanding
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ii) Discuss the various methods of Project Termination.(8 Marks)
6. Evaluate the various approaches to Data Collection. Level 6
Creating
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7.i)Explain the various methods of Project Auditing?
(7 Marks)
Level 1
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Remembering
ii)Discuss the various types of Project Audit. (6 Marks)
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8.How does Organization benefit from Project Evaluation?
Explain
Level 2
Understanding
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9.Explain the various effective control system available for
project control.
Level 3
Applying
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10.Explain the Project Control Framework
Level 4
Analysing
11.
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State and explain the reasons for common project failures.Level 5
Evaluating
12.
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i)Explain the steps involved in project evaluation.
(7 Marks)
Level 6
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Creatingii)Discuss the difficulties involved in evaluating a project
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(6 Marks)13.
Explain the steps followed during audits of projects.
Level 1
Remembering
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14. Explain the tools and techniques available for ProjectEvaluation
Level 2 Applying
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PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1.
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Supreme Engineering Limited was engaged in light engineering manufacturing bothcustomized products as well as standardized products. It had a workforce of 5000 personnel
of different categories. Each major function was headed by chief manager concerned. The
human resource functions were directly under the control of chief manager - personnel.
The company has undertaken human resource planning in an integrated way with a view
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to provide the right number of employees with the right talents and skills at the right timeto perform activities. For manning various positions in engineering, the company adopted
the policy to recruit directly at two BTLs engineering graduates as engineer trainees and
engineering diploma holders as chief draftsmen / junior engineers. The engineer trainees
used to be absorbed as assistant engineers after one year of training. The company also
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adopted the practice of filling half of the positions of assistant engineers from internalpromotes, generally from draftsmen / junior engineers. Generally, a junior engineer used
to be promoted as assistant engineer after 4-5 years of service. In order to assess its man
power needs, the company used to consider the following factors:
1) Corporate growth plan
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2) Actual position sanctioned in a category3) Actual number of persons available
4) Number of persons to be promoted to and from, that category
5) Employee turnover and retirement
6) Surplus of employees, if any
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7) Any other special consideration8) Details of previous recruitment and selection
The personnel department of the company used to compile the information from its four
manufacturing units as well as five zonal marketing offices. The compiled
information was analyzed and actual number of vacancies to be filled by direct
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recruitment was worked out. Thereafter, the recruitment process was initiated.During 2006-07, an advertisement was inserted for twelve positions of engineer
trainees and applications were called for. The company called the applicants for
interview at its corporate office. One day prior to the interview, one of the outside
interviewers paid a courtesy call to the chief manager ? personnel. Before that he
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did not see the relevant papers for the number of recruits. He found that the numberof vacancies was overestimated and the actual requirement was much lower. He felt
that if all the twelve positions were filled up, it would create discontentment among
the existing staff as they would perceive reduced chances of their promotion. The
assistant personnel manager offered an explanation that the number of vacancies
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had been worked out as follows. The chief manager ? personnel did not feelconvinced with the figures and pointed out that only eight engineers were recruited
last year.
1) Sanctioned posts40
2) Actual employed34
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3) To be promoted upward64) To be promoted from below10
5) Expected turnover8
6) Actual requirement10
Questions
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a. What were the reasons for such a situation in the company? (8 Marks)(8Marks)
b. How effective was the human resource planning in the company?
(7 Marks)
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(8Marks)2.
LRI is an organization having the ability to design and orchestrate change for their clients.
Many clients of LRI achieved significant improvements in service BTLs, financial
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performance and retention of key employees. When the organization began an engagementin the year 2005 for a client it found mistrust of management, poor morale and lack of
organization goals in the client office. The head of the client organization told he wanted
three things. 1) to make managers to be effective in motivation 2) to improve morale and
reduce the exodus of key employees and 3) to improve performance in delivering the
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services. LRI?s consulting team, which consisted of four people for this engagement, sawthis is an opportunity to apply the model of change at three BTLs.
9) Strategically helping it to develop a long-range plan and related performance
measures.
10) At the individual BTL helping its managers become more effective leaders and
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11) At the process BTL helping the organization to increase the effectiveness ofefficiency.
LRI?s model of change says there are five key factors of success.
1) a vision for the future combined with a clear, compelling rationale for making the
change.
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2) champions at the top that is willing to commit time and energy to the process.3) resources to hire people to guide the process and provide expertise
4) engagement of staff and stake holders to build support and
5) good communication throughout to keep people informed, manage
expectations and clarify roles and responsibilities.
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The head of the client organization occupied a position that was political and thussubject to election cycles and committed to long term nature of work.
LRI used six rings model guided the director of the client organization plus six person
leadership team. LRI focused on strategic issues like what is your vision? What is
your purpose? and what outcome you want to achieve? The client organization
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Director said the vision was to make organization more effective andreducing turnover of key employees. LRI prepared a roadmap and started to focus
on the managers. Fifteen managers got leadership coaching and series of leadership
workshops conducted. In 2006, straight talk workshops conducted to make them
productive in communication. The managers learned how to manage difficult
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conversation. A third workshop ?The leader as coach? provided more opportunityfor interactive learning. People learned on one-on-one communication. The final
workshop focused on the five habits of highly effective teams. Participants learned
the five rings of the team effectiveness. Then LRI engaged all managers and
employees in the process. Several months after completion of this work , the client
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organization director called, LRIs president, Eric Douglas, ?I have great news?, ?wehave been named one of the best organizations in the united states to work?. Thank
you for all you did.
Questions
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i) What was the condition existed in the client organization and what it lookedfor? (8 Marks)
(8Marks)
ii) Is LRI succeeded in change management? If so what steps it adopted in
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sequence? (7 Marks)(8Marks)
3.
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Dorale Products was undergoing favorable growing pains. was good. Newproduct development was viewed as the driving force for the company?s future growth.
The company was now spending significantly more money for new product development,
yet the number of new products reaching the market place was significantly less than in
prior years. Also, some of the products reaching the market place were taking longer than
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expected to recover their R&D costs, while others became obsolete too quickly.Management recognized that some sort of structured decision-making process had to be
put in place whereby management could either cancel a project early before massive
resources were committed or redirect efforts to different objectives. David Mathews was
assigned as the project manager in charge of developing a new product development
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(project management) methodology for Dorale Products. David understood the benefits ofa project management methodology, especially as a structured decision-making process. It
would serve as a template or a repetitive process such that project success could be incurred
over and over again. The methodology would contain sections for project scope definition,
planning, scheduling, and monitoring and control. There would also be a section on the
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role of the project manager, line managers, and executive sponsors. To make the projectmanagement methodology easy to use and adaptable to all projects, the methodology
would be constructed using forms, guidelines, templates, and checklists rather than the
more rigid policies and procedures. This would certainly lower the cost of using the
methodology and make it easier to adapt to a multitude of projects. The project managers
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could then decide whether to implement the methodology on an informal basis or on a moreformal basis. The first draft of the new methodology was completed and ready for review
by the vice president (VP) of operations who had been assigned as the project sponsor.
After a review of the methodology, a meeting was held between the sponsor and the project
manager (PM). VP: ?I have read over the methodology. Is it your expectation that the
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methodology should be used on every project? PM: ?We could probably justify using themethodology on every project. This would give us a really good structured decision-
making process.? VP: ?Using the methodology is costly and perhaps not all projects should
require the use of the methodology. I can rationalize the use of the methodology on a Rs.
5,00,00,000 project. But what if the project is only Rs. 25,00,000 or Rs. 50,00,000? What
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if the project is 30 days in length rather than our usual 6- to 12- month effort? PM: ?Iguess we need to define the threshold limits on when project management Should be used.?
VP: ?I have a concern that we should define not only when to use project management but
also what a project is. If an activity remains entirely in one functional area, is it still a
project according to your definition? Should we also define a threshold limit on how many
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functional departments must be involved before we define an activity as a project? PM:?I?ll go back to the drawing board and get back to you in a week or so.?
Questions:
1. What is a reasonable definition of a project? (4 Marks)
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(4Marks)2. Is every activity a project or should there be a minimum number of functional
boundaries that need to be crossed? If so, how many boundaries? (4 Marks)
3. How do we determine when project management should be used and
when an activity can be handled effectively by one functional group
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without the use of project management? (4 Marks)4.Since the use of a formal project management methodology requires time and
money, what should be ?reasonable? threshold limits for its use? (3 Marks)
4. Draft out a Project Evaluation Checklist for a ERP Implementation Project and
explain as to how it would be useful in meeting the project timelines.
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UNIT ? V ? PROJECT ORGANISATION & CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
SYLLABUS:
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Formal Organisation Structure ? Organisation Design ? Types of project organizations. Conflict ?Origin & Consequences. Managing conflict ? Team methods for resolving conflict.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS
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BTLEVEL
COMPETENCE
1.
Why is organization structure important to projects?
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Level 1Remembering
2.
How would you classify the various types of
Organization Structure?
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Level 2Understanding
3.
List the objectives of Organization Design
Level 3
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Applying4.
Name any two conflicts that can arise in projects.
Level 4
Analysing
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5.State the causes of conflict in Project Management.
Level 5
Evaluating
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How would you differentiate between formal andInformal Organization Structure?
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Creating
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List out the drawbacks of matrix organization.Level 1
Remembering
8. Explain the term "Departmentalization"
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Understanding9.
Outline the process of Organization Design
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Applying
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10.Distinguish between Organization Design and
Organization Structure.
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Analysing
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11.Outline the Characteristics of a Matrix Organization.
Level 5
Evaluating
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How do you define a Hierarchical System?Level 6
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What is called as a Project Organization?
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What is meant by Conflict?
Level 2
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How can organizations resolve Conflicts?
Level 3
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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
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III SEMESTER
BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Regulation ? 2017
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Prepared by
Mr.J.Anand ? Asst. Professor (OG)
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? .DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
SUBJECT : BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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SEM / YEAR : III Semester / II YearUNIT ? I ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SYLLABUS: Project Management ? Definition ?Goal - Lifecycles. Project Selection Methods. Project
Portfolio Process ? Project Formulation. Project Manager ? Roles- Responsibilities and Selection ?
Project Teams.
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PART- AS.NO QUESTIONS
BT
LEVEL
COMPETENCE
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1. What is Project Management? Level 1 Remembering2. Outline the various phases in Project Management Level 2 Understanding
3. Write down the goals of Project Management? Level 3 Applying
4. Can you outline the constraints in Project Management? Level 4 Analysing
5. Identify the various roles of Project Manager Level 5 Evaluating
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6.In your opinion what are the challenges for a Project
Manager ?
Level 6 Creating
7. What is meant by Project Life Cycle ? Level 1 Remembering
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8. List the various stages in a Project Life Cycle. Level 2 Understanding9. Describe Project Formulation Level 3 Applying
10. Identify the crucial steps in Project Implementation Phase Level 4 Analysing
11. How are projects different from other ventures? Level 5 Evaluating
12. Write short note on Sensitivity Analysis. Level 6 Creating
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13. What are the objectives Project Planning and Design? Level 1 Remembering14. How would you select a Project Manager? Level 2 Understanding
15. What is Project Team? Level 3 Applying
16. Define Portfolio Process. Level 4 Analysing
17. Outline the responsibilities for Project Teams Level 1 Remembering
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18. What are the advantages of Project Portfolio? Level 2 Understanding19. Explain the need for Project Control Level 3 Applying
20. Differentiate between Project and Operations Management Level 4 Analysing
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PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
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1. i)Write a detailed note Project Management. (5 Marks) Level 1 Rememberingii)State the importance of Project Management. (8 Marks) Level 1 Remembering
2.
Discuss the technical and socio- cultural dimensions of the
project management process.
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Level 2 Applying3.
i) Discuss the role of Project Manager (5 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
ii)Discuss the skills required for a Project Manager
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(8 Marks)4.
Discuss the various selection methods used in the projects
suitable example
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Level 4 Analysing5.
Project Management role has increased in
stature and influence in many organizations.
Why?
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Level 5 Evaluating6.
Write a detailed note on the various steps involved in
Project Formulation
Level 1 Remembering
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7.Give a detailed outline on the role of Project Teams
Level 2 Understanding
8.
i) Discuss as to what constraints do you see in Project
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Management. (5 Marks)Level 3 Applying
ii)Elucidate how the constraints in Project Management
would affect the success of a Project. (8 Marks)
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Level 3 Applying9.
Explain the need for Project Control.
Level 4 Analysing
10.
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Elaborate on the various roles, responsibilities and selectionof a project manager.
Level 1 Remembering
11.
Elaborately discuss the phases of project management life
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cycle.Level 2 Understanding
12.
i) Discuss the objectives of Project Portfolio Process.
(5 Marks)
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Level 3 Applying
ii) Discuss the functions of Project Portfolio Process.
(8 Marks)
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13.Explain in detail the project selection methods used today.
Level 4
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Analysing14.
i)How should a Project Manager be selected?
(5 Marks)
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PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1.
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Based on your understanding suggest the preliminary considerations to be used in theinitial screening of projects.
2. Lakshya Consulting is a established marking research firm primarily focused on
automobile industry. In a recent convention, the CEO Mr. Pramod has won a proposal
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from a Swedish Automobile manufacturer to do a preliminary study on entering Indianmarket for their consumer car segment. The CEO is setting up a new team of handle this
project. What suggestions would you like to share with Mr. Pramod in selecting a project
team and a project manager for this new project?
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3. What are the various avenues for pursuing project ideas?4. What are the points consider for good project design management?
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UNIT ? II ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SYLLABUS: The Planning Process ? Work Break down Structure ? Role of Multidisciplinary teams.
Budget the Project ? Methods. Cost Estimating and Improvement. Budget uncertainty and risk
management
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PART- AS.NO QUESTIONS
BT
LEVEL
COMPETENCE
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1.What is Project Planning? Level 1
Remembering
2.
What are the steps involved in Project Planning? Level 2
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Understanding3.
List the factors affecting Project Plan. Level 3
Applying
4.
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Can you explain Conceptual Plan? Level 4Analysing
5.
List the various types of Plans Level 5
Evaluating
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6.What is a Plan Document? Level 6
Creating
7.
Why is work breakdown structure needed in
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projects?Level 1
Remembering
8.
List the various stages involved in Planning Process. Level 2
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Understanding9.
What is Multidisciplinary Team? Level 3
Applying
10.
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How would you explain Cost Estimate? Level 4Analysing
11.
Explain Budget Uncertainty? Level 5
Evaluating
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12.List the steps in preparing your project budget Level 6
Creating
13.
What is project risk? Level 1
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Remembering14.
Differentiate between a Plan Document and
Statement of Work.
Level 2
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Understanding15.
Explain Risk Management Level 3
Applying
16.
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State the objectives of Cost Estimations Level 4 Analysing17.
What is project cost management? Level 5 Remembering
18.
What are the risks associated with project planning? Level 6 Creating
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19.What is meant by Uncertainty? List the ways of
managing uncertainty.
Level 1 Remembering
20.
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Define ChaosLevel 2
Understanding
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PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1. Explain the steps involved in project planning. Level 1 Remembering
2.
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Explain the concept of Work Breakdown Structure andthe process involved in it.
Level 2
Understanding
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3.i) What is meant by Multidisciplinary Team? (5 Marks)
Level 3
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Applying
ii) Elaborate the role of Multidisciplinary Team in Project
Planning Process. (8 Marks)
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4
Explain the concept of Budget Uncertainty and the
various measures in managing Uncertainty in
Projects
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Level 4Analysing
5 What are the Golden Rules in Project Risk Management? Level 5
Evaluating
6 List out and explain the components of capital cost.
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Level 6Creating
7.
i) Briefly explain Project Budget and its importance.
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(5 Marks)Level 1 Remembering
ii) Explain the steps involved in framing a Project Budget.
(8 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
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8.Compile the objectives of Cost Estimation and
Improvement.
Level 2
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Understanding9.
i)Describe the concept of Risk Mitigation. (7 Marks)
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Level 3Applying
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ii)Outline the benefits of Risk Management Plan. (6 Marks)
10.
Explain the stages of Project Planning. What are the
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different tools of project planning?Level 4 Analysing
11.
i) Explain the Concept of Risk Management Framework.
(7 Marks)
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Level 5Evaluating
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ii)Discuss the various Process groups in Risk Management
(6 Marks)
12.
i)Discuss as to how a Work Breakdown structure helps in
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Project planning. (9 Marks)Level 6 Creating
ii)State the important considerations in drafting a WBS.
(4 Marks)
13.
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Explain the steps involved in creating a project budget.What are the uncertainties associated with budget ?
Level 1
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Remembering14.
What are the Tools and Techniques used in managing
the projects? Explain in detail.
Level 2
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Understanding
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PART - CS.NO QUESTIONS
1
You have been asked to launch a relief operations for earth quake victims. Outline the steps
you will take to execute the work. Give the work breakdown structure , the kind of team you
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will assemble, the uncertainty and risks you are likely to face, how you will control theproject and how you will manage the conflict during the efforts.
2.
Draft a Work Break Down Structure with a detailed explanation of project milestones for
a Construction Project.
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3.
You have been asked to launch a clean the city campaign under swatch Bharat initiative.
Outline the steps you will take to execute the work. Give the work breakdown structure
,the kind of team you will assemble, the uncertainty and risks you are likely to face, how
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you will control the project and how you will manage the conflict during the efforts.4.
Explain the significance of risk analysis in drafting a Project Plan.
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UNIT ? III ? SCHEDULING & RESOURCE ALLOCATION PERT & CPM
SYLLABUS: PERT & CPM Networks - Crashing ? Project Uncertainty and Risk Management ?
Simulation ? Gantt Charts ? Expediting a project- Resource loading and leveling, Allocating scarce
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resources ? Goldratt?s Critical ChainPART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS
BT
LEVEL
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COMPETENCE1.
What is meant by PERT?
Level 1
Remembering
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2.What is meant by CPM? Level 2
Understanding
3.
Distinguish between PERT and CPM. Level 3
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Applying4.
What is meant by resources scheduling? Level 4
Analysing
5.
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Explain the term Scheduling Level 5Evaluating
6.
Differentiate between Resource Loading and
Resource leveling
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Level 6Creating
7.
What is meant by Project Simulation? Level 1
Remembering
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8.How would you explain Critical Chain? Level 2
Understanding
9.
Define crashing. Level 3
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Applying10.
How does Project Uncertainty affect project
completion?
Level 4
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Analysing11.
Outline the concept of Gantt Charts Level 5
Evaluating
12.
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How does expediting help in Project Completion? Level 6Creating
13.
What are the challenges in Resource loading and
leveling?
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Level 1Remembering
14.
How does resources leveling affect the critical path? Level 2
Understanding
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15.How do you allocate Scare Resources? Level 3
Applying
16.
What are the objectives of Goldratt?s Critical Chain?
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Level 4
Analysing
17. How Simulation help in Project Management?
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Level 5Remembering
18.
Explain Linear Programming Level 6
Creating
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19.Why is Field Expediting required? Level 1
Remembering
20.
What are the differences between Linear and Parallel
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Activities?Level 2
Understanding
PART- B
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S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE1.
i)What is the PERT? (4 Marks) Level 1
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Rememberingii) Explain the steps in framing a PERT Network?
(9 Marks)
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2.i) How would you compute a Critical Path? (7 Marks)
Level 2
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Understandingii) Discuss with suitable example, how would CPM help
in project completion? (6 Marks)
3. Explain the concept of Project Uncertainty with a detailed
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note.Level 3
Applying
4. Elucidate the benefits and objectives of Project Simulation.
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Level4Analysing
5. Give a detailed analysis on Project Expediting and its
implications
Level 5
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Evaluating6. Enumerate the steps involved in allocation of Scare
Resources.
Level 6
Creating
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7.
How would you handle Resource Loading and Resource
Leveling? Explain the steps of resource leveling algorithm.
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Level 1Remembering
8. Explain the different methods used in Project
Scheduling. Elaborate any one method in detail.
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Level 2Understanding
9.
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i) Discuss the concept of Goldratt's Critical Chain.(5 Marks)
Level 3
Applying
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ii) Discuss Goldratt's Critical Chain in allotment of
resources in a project. (8 Marks)
Level 3
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Applying
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10.Explain the principles of Goldratt?s Critical Chain Project
Management and the three buffers suggested by him.
Level 4
Analysing
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11.
Write a detailed note on the importance of Project
Scheduling and Resource Allocation.
Level 5
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Evaluating12. Discuss the procedure of CPM Analysis with the help of a
simple example
Level6
Creating
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13.
i)What is the use of crashing in project management?
(7 Marks)
Level 1
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Remembering
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ii)What are the implications of project crashing? (6 Marks)14.
Explain the use of GANTT Chart in projects with an
example. How does crashing help in project completion ?
Level 2
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UnderstandingPART - C
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S.NO QUESTIONS1.
A project schedule has the following charaterististics:
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Activity: 1-2 1-3 2-4 3-4 3-5 4-9 5-6 5-7 6-8 7-8 8-10 9-10Duration: 4 1 1 1 6 5 4 8 1 2 5 7
a. Compute the network
b. Compute E and L for each event and
c. Find the critical path
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2.
The following time cost table applies to a project. Use it to arrive at the network associated
with completing the project in minimum time at minimum cost.
Activity Normal Crash
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Time Cost Time Cost
1-2
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2 800 1 14001-3
5 1000 2 2000
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1-4
5 1000 3 1800
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2-41 500 1 500
2-5
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5 1500 3 2100
3-4
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4 2000 3 30003-5
6 1200 4 1600
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4-5
3 900 2 1600
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3. The following table gives data on normal time and cost, crash time and cost for a project.
I. Draw the network and identify the critical path.
II. What is the normal project duration and associated cost?
III. Find out Total Float for each activity.
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IV. Crash the relevant activities systematically and determine the optimumproject time and cost.
Activity Normal Crash
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Time(Week)
Cost
(Rs.)
Time
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(Week)Cost
(Rs.)
1-2 3 300 2 400
2-3 3 30 3 30
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2-4 7 420 5 5802-5 9 720 7 810
3-5 5 250 4 300
4-5 0 0 0 0
5-6 6 320 4 410
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6-7 4 400 3 4706-8 13 780 10 900
7-8 10 1000 9 1200
4220
Indirect Costs are Rs.50 per Week
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4.
Consider the data and draw the Gantt-Chart for scheduling the critical and non ?critical
activities.
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Sl.No Activity Immediate Predecessor Durations in months
1 A - 6
2 B - `10
3 C - 11
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4 D - 95 E B 5
6 F E 8
7 G C 12
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9 I E 710 J D,G 4
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UNIT ? IV ? CONTROL AND COMPLETION
SYLLABUS: The Plan-Monitor-Control cycle ? Data Collecting and reporting ? Project Control ?
Designing the control system. Project Evaluation, Auditing and Termination
PART- A
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S.NO QUESTIONSBT
LEVEL
COMPETENCE
1.
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What is meant by P-M-C Cycle?Level 1
Remembering
2.
List the objectives of Data Collection.
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Level 2Understanding
3.
Explain Data Reporting.
Level 3
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Applying4.
What is project control cycle?
Level 4
Analysing
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5.What is meant by Project Evaluation?
Level 5
Evaluating
6.
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State the importance of project auditing.Level 6
Creating
7.
What is meant by Project Termination?
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Level 1Remembering
8.
Differentiate between Project Evaluation and Project
Control.
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Level 2Understanding
9.
What is meant by Control System?
Level 3
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Applying10.
Differentiate between Primary Data and Secondary
Data.
Level 4
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Analysing11.
Can you list the advantages of Project Audit?
Level 5
Evaluating
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12.Evaluate the limitations of Project Control.
Level 6
Creating
13.
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Why do Organizations terminate a Project?Level 1
Remembering
14.
How would you explain Net Present Value?
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Level 2Understanding
15.
Can you elaborate the various methods of Project
Termination?
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Level 3Applying
16.
What are the critical factors for Project Success?
Level 4
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Analysing
17.
Why is Project Evaluation important?
Level 5
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Remembering18.
Specify two problems faced during audits of projects.
Level 6
Creating
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19.What could be the common reasons for Project
Termination?
Level 1
Remembering
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20.What would happen if Project Evaluation fails?
Level 2
Understanding
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PART- B
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S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE1.
Describe the plan monitor control cycle used in projects. Level 1 Remembering
2.
i) What is the need for Project Control? (5 Marks)
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Level 2 Applyingii) Discuss the considerations in framing a control plan.
(8 Marks)
3.
What are the costs associated with the projects? How
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they are controlled?Level 3
Analysing
4.
i) Explain Project Auditing. (5 Marks)
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Level 4 Rememberingii)Discuss the process involved in Project Audits.
(8 Marks)
Level 4 Remembering
5. i) How would you differentiate Project Audit and Project
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Termination? (5 Marks)Level 5
Understanding
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ii) Discuss the various methods of Project Termination.(8 Marks)
6. Evaluate the various approaches to Data Collection. Level 6
Creating
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7.i)Explain the various methods of Project Auditing?
(7 Marks)
Level 1
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Remembering
ii)Discuss the various types of Project Audit. (6 Marks)
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8.How does Organization benefit from Project Evaluation?
Explain
Level 2
Understanding
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9.Explain the various effective control system available for
project control.
Level 3
Applying
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10.Explain the Project Control Framework
Level 4
Analysing
11.
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State and explain the reasons for common project failures.Level 5
Evaluating
12.
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i)Explain the steps involved in project evaluation.
(7 Marks)
Level 6
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Creatingii)Discuss the difficulties involved in evaluating a project
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(6 Marks)13.
Explain the steps followed during audits of projects.
Level 1
Remembering
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14. Explain the tools and techniques available for ProjectEvaluation
Level 2 Applying
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PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1.
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Supreme Engineering Limited was engaged in light engineering manufacturing bothcustomized products as well as standardized products. It had a workforce of 5000 personnel
of different categories. Each major function was headed by chief manager concerned. The
human resource functions were directly under the control of chief manager - personnel.
The company has undertaken human resource planning in an integrated way with a view
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to provide the right number of employees with the right talents and skills at the right timeto perform activities. For manning various positions in engineering, the company adopted
the policy to recruit directly at two BTLs engineering graduates as engineer trainees and
engineering diploma holders as chief draftsmen / junior engineers. The engineer trainees
used to be absorbed as assistant engineers after one year of training. The company also
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adopted the practice of filling half of the positions of assistant engineers from internalpromotes, generally from draftsmen / junior engineers. Generally, a junior engineer used
to be promoted as assistant engineer after 4-5 years of service. In order to assess its man
power needs, the company used to consider the following factors:
1) Corporate growth plan
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2) Actual position sanctioned in a category3) Actual number of persons available
4) Number of persons to be promoted to and from, that category
5) Employee turnover and retirement
6) Surplus of employees, if any
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7) Any other special consideration8) Details of previous recruitment and selection
The personnel department of the company used to compile the information from its four
manufacturing units as well as five zonal marketing offices. The compiled
information was analyzed and actual number of vacancies to be filled by direct
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recruitment was worked out. Thereafter, the recruitment process was initiated.During 2006-07, an advertisement was inserted for twelve positions of engineer
trainees and applications were called for. The company called the applicants for
interview at its corporate office. One day prior to the interview, one of the outside
interviewers paid a courtesy call to the chief manager ? personnel. Before that he
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did not see the relevant papers for the number of recruits. He found that the numberof vacancies was overestimated and the actual requirement was much lower. He felt
that if all the twelve positions were filled up, it would create discontentment among
the existing staff as they would perceive reduced chances of their promotion. The
assistant personnel manager offered an explanation that the number of vacancies
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had been worked out as follows. The chief manager ? personnel did not feelconvinced with the figures and pointed out that only eight engineers were recruited
last year.
1) Sanctioned posts40
2) Actual employed34
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3) To be promoted upward64) To be promoted from below10
5) Expected turnover8
6) Actual requirement10
Questions
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a. What were the reasons for such a situation in the company? (8 Marks)(8Marks)
b. How effective was the human resource planning in the company?
(7 Marks)
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(8Marks)2.
LRI is an organization having the ability to design and orchestrate change for their clients.
Many clients of LRI achieved significant improvements in service BTLs, financial
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performance and retention of key employees. When the organization began an engagementin the year 2005 for a client it found mistrust of management, poor morale and lack of
organization goals in the client office. The head of the client organization told he wanted
three things. 1) to make managers to be effective in motivation 2) to improve morale and
reduce the exodus of key employees and 3) to improve performance in delivering the
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services. LRI?s consulting team, which consisted of four people for this engagement, sawthis is an opportunity to apply the model of change at three BTLs.
9) Strategically helping it to develop a long-range plan and related performance
measures.
10) At the individual BTL helping its managers become more effective leaders and
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11) At the process BTL helping the organization to increase the effectiveness ofefficiency.
LRI?s model of change says there are five key factors of success.
1) a vision for the future combined with a clear, compelling rationale for making the
change.
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2) champions at the top that is willing to commit time and energy to the process.3) resources to hire people to guide the process and provide expertise
4) engagement of staff and stake holders to build support and
5) good communication throughout to keep people informed, manage
expectations and clarify roles and responsibilities.
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The head of the client organization occupied a position that was political and thussubject to election cycles and committed to long term nature of work.
LRI used six rings model guided the director of the client organization plus six person
leadership team. LRI focused on strategic issues like what is your vision? What is
your purpose? and what outcome you want to achieve? The client organization
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Director said the vision was to make organization more effective andreducing turnover of key employees. LRI prepared a roadmap and started to focus
on the managers. Fifteen managers got leadership coaching and series of leadership
workshops conducted. In 2006, straight talk workshops conducted to make them
productive in communication. The managers learned how to manage difficult
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conversation. A third workshop ?The leader as coach? provided more opportunityfor interactive learning. People learned on one-on-one communication. The final
workshop focused on the five habits of highly effective teams. Participants learned
the five rings of the team effectiveness. Then LRI engaged all managers and
employees in the process. Several months after completion of this work , the client
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organization director called, LRIs president, Eric Douglas, ?I have great news?, ?wehave been named one of the best organizations in the united states to work?. Thank
you for all you did.
Questions
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i) What was the condition existed in the client organization and what it lookedfor? (8 Marks)
(8Marks)
ii) Is LRI succeeded in change management? If so what steps it adopted in
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sequence? (7 Marks)(8Marks)
3.
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Dorale Products was undergoing favorable growing pains. was good. Newproduct development was viewed as the driving force for the company?s future growth.
The company was now spending significantly more money for new product development,
yet the number of new products reaching the market place was significantly less than in
prior years. Also, some of the products reaching the market place were taking longer than
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expected to recover their R&D costs, while others became obsolete too quickly.Management recognized that some sort of structured decision-making process had to be
put in place whereby management could either cancel a project early before massive
resources were committed or redirect efforts to different objectives. David Mathews was
assigned as the project manager in charge of developing a new product development
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(project management) methodology for Dorale Products. David understood the benefits ofa project management methodology, especially as a structured decision-making process. It
would serve as a template or a repetitive process such that project success could be incurred
over and over again. The methodology would contain sections for project scope definition,
planning, scheduling, and monitoring and control. There would also be a section on the
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role of the project manager, line managers, and executive sponsors. To make the projectmanagement methodology easy to use and adaptable to all projects, the methodology
would be constructed using forms, guidelines, templates, and checklists rather than the
more rigid policies and procedures. This would certainly lower the cost of using the
methodology and make it easier to adapt to a multitude of projects. The project managers
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could then decide whether to implement the methodology on an informal basis or on a moreformal basis. The first draft of the new methodology was completed and ready for review
by the vice president (VP) of operations who had been assigned as the project sponsor.
After a review of the methodology, a meeting was held between the sponsor and the project
manager (PM). VP: ?I have read over the methodology. Is it your expectation that the
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methodology should be used on every project? PM: ?We could probably justify using themethodology on every project. This would give us a really good structured decision-
making process.? VP: ?Using the methodology is costly and perhaps not all projects should
require the use of the methodology. I can rationalize the use of the methodology on a Rs.
5,00,00,000 project. But what if the project is only Rs. 25,00,000 or Rs. 50,00,000? What
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if the project is 30 days in length rather than our usual 6- to 12- month effort? PM: ?Iguess we need to define the threshold limits on when project management Should be used.?
VP: ?I have a concern that we should define not only when to use project management but
also what a project is. If an activity remains entirely in one functional area, is it still a
project according to your definition? Should we also define a threshold limit on how many
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functional departments must be involved before we define an activity as a project? PM:?I?ll go back to the drawing board and get back to you in a week or so.?
Questions:
1. What is a reasonable definition of a project? (4 Marks)
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(4Marks)2. Is every activity a project or should there be a minimum number of functional
boundaries that need to be crossed? If so, how many boundaries? (4 Marks)
3. How do we determine when project management should be used and
when an activity can be handled effectively by one functional group
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without the use of project management? (4 Marks)4.Since the use of a formal project management methodology requires time and
money, what should be ?reasonable? threshold limits for its use? (3 Marks)
4. Draft out a Project Evaluation Checklist for a ERP Implementation Project and
explain as to how it would be useful in meeting the project timelines.
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UNIT ? V ? PROJECT ORGANISATION & CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
SYLLABUS:
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Formal Organisation Structure ? Organisation Design ? Types of project organizations. Conflict ?Origin & Consequences. Managing conflict ? Team methods for resolving conflict.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS
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BTLEVEL
COMPETENCE
1.
Why is organization structure important to projects?
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Level 1Remembering
2.
How would you classify the various types of
Organization Structure?
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Level 2Understanding
3.
List the objectives of Organization Design
Level 3
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Applying4.
Name any two conflicts that can arise in projects.
Level 4
Analysing
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5.State the causes of conflict in Project Management.
Level 5
Evaluating
6.
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How would you differentiate between formal andInformal Organization Structure?
Level 6
Creating
7.
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List out the drawbacks of matrix organization.Level 1
Remembering
8. Explain the term "Departmentalization"
Level 2
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Understanding9.
Outline the process of Organization Design
Level 3
Applying
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10.Distinguish between Organization Design and
Organization Structure.
Level 4
Analysing
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11.Outline the Characteristics of a Matrix Organization.
Level 5
Evaluating
12.
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How do you define a Hierarchical System?Level 6
Creating
13.
What is called as a Project Organization?
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Level 1Remembering
14.
What is meant by Conflict?
Level 2
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Understanding15.
How can organizations resolve Conflicts?
Level 3
Applying
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16.List the various type of Organization Structure.
Level 4
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Analysing17. What is meant by Divisional Organization?
Level 5
Remembering
18.
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Can you explain the Organization Design Process?Level 6
Creating
19.
Explain Chain of Command.
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Level 1Remembering
20.
What is meant by Project Organization Structure?
Level 2
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UnderstandingPART- B
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S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE1. Discuss the various types of project organizations in use
today. Outline which type of organization , is applicable for
service industry.
Level 1 Remembering
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2.i) Give an elaborate view on the various types of
Organization Structure. (7 Marks)
Level 2
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Understanding
ii) Suggest a suitable structure to be followed for an
Advertising Agency. (6 Marks)
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3.i) Explain the concept of Organization Conflict. (7 Marks)
Level 3
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Applyingii) Explain the methods of resolving conflicts. (6 Marks)
4
Discuss the criteria required for organizational design
decisions.
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Level 4Analysing
5 Evaluate the Teams method of resolving conflicts Level 5
Evaluating
6 Layout a detailed process for framing an Organization
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Structure?Level 6
Creating
7.
i)Enumerate the features and importance of Project
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Organization (7 Marks)Level 1 Remembering
ii) Explain as to how it differs from a divisional
organization. (6 Marks)
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8. Describe the various conflict resolution approaches which
can be used in projects.
Level 2
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Understanding9.
Outline the merits and demerits of the Informal Organization.
Level 3
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Applying10.
i) Explain the prerequisites for an effective conflict
management program. (7 Marks)
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Level 4
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Analysingii) Explain as to how you would implement a conflict
management program. (6 Marks)
11. What are types of project organizations? Explain
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Level 5Evaluating
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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
QUESTION BANK
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III SEMESTER
BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Regulation ? 2017
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Prepared by
Mr.J.Anand ? Asst. Professor (OG)
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QUESTION BANK
SUBJECT : BA5028 ? PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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SEM / YEAR : III Semester / II YearUNIT ? I ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SYLLABUS: Project Management ? Definition ?Goal - Lifecycles. Project Selection Methods. Project
Portfolio Process ? Project Formulation. Project Manager ? Roles- Responsibilities and Selection ?
Project Teams.
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PART- AS.NO QUESTIONS
BT
LEVEL
COMPETENCE
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1. What is Project Management? Level 1 Remembering2. Outline the various phases in Project Management Level 2 Understanding
3. Write down the goals of Project Management? Level 3 Applying
4. Can you outline the constraints in Project Management? Level 4 Analysing
5. Identify the various roles of Project Manager Level 5 Evaluating
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6.In your opinion what are the challenges for a Project
Manager ?
Level 6 Creating
7. What is meant by Project Life Cycle ? Level 1 Remembering
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8. List the various stages in a Project Life Cycle. Level 2 Understanding9. Describe Project Formulation Level 3 Applying
10. Identify the crucial steps in Project Implementation Phase Level 4 Analysing
11. How are projects different from other ventures? Level 5 Evaluating
12. Write short note on Sensitivity Analysis. Level 6 Creating
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13. What are the objectives Project Planning and Design? Level 1 Remembering14. How would you select a Project Manager? Level 2 Understanding
15. What is Project Team? Level 3 Applying
16. Define Portfolio Process. Level 4 Analysing
17. Outline the responsibilities for Project Teams Level 1 Remembering
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18. What are the advantages of Project Portfolio? Level 2 Understanding19. Explain the need for Project Control Level 3 Applying
20. Differentiate between Project and Operations Management Level 4 Analysing
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PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
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1. i)Write a detailed note Project Management. (5 Marks) Level 1 Rememberingii)State the importance of Project Management. (8 Marks) Level 1 Remembering
2.
Discuss the technical and socio- cultural dimensions of the
project management process.
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Level 2 Applying3.
i) Discuss the role of Project Manager (5 Marks)
Level 3 Applying
ii)Discuss the skills required for a Project Manager
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(8 Marks)4.
Discuss the various selection methods used in the projects
suitable example
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Level 4 Analysing5.
Project Management role has increased in
stature and influence in many organizations.
Why?
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Level 5 Evaluating6.
Write a detailed note on the various steps involved in
Project Formulation
Level 1 Remembering
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7.Give a detailed outline on the role of Project Teams
Level 2 Understanding
8.
i) Discuss as to what constraints do you see in Project
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Management. (5 Marks)Level 3 Applying
ii)Elucidate how the constraints in Project Management
would affect the success of a Project. (8 Marks)
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Level 3 Applying9.
Explain the need for Project Control.
Level 4 Analysing
10.
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Elaborate on the various roles, responsibilities and selectionof a project manager.
Level 1 Remembering
11.
Elaborately discuss the phases of project management life
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cycle.Level 2 Understanding
12.
i) Discuss the objectives of Project Portfolio Process.
(5 Marks)
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Level 3 Applying
ii) Discuss the functions of Project Portfolio Process.
(8 Marks)
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13.Explain in detail the project selection methods used today.
Level 4
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Analysing14.
i)How should a Project Manager be selected?
(5 Marks)
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Level 5
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PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1.
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Based on your understanding suggest the preliminary considerations to be used in theinitial screening of projects.
2. Lakshya Consulting is a established marking research firm primarily focused on
automobile industry. In a recent convention, the CEO Mr. Pramod has won a proposal
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from a Swedish Automobile manufacturer to do a preliminary study on entering Indianmarket for their consumer car segment. The CEO is setting up a new team of handle this
project. What suggestions would you like to share with Mr. Pramod in selecting a project
team and a project manager for this new project?
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3. What are the various avenues for pursuing project ideas?4. What are the points consider for good project design management?
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UNIT ? II ? INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SYLLABUS: The Planning Process ? Work Break down Structure ? Role of Multidisciplinary teams.
Budget the Project ? Methods. Cost Estimating and Improvement. Budget uncertainty and risk
management
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PART- AS.NO QUESTIONS
BT
LEVEL
COMPETENCE
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1.What is Project Planning? Level 1
Remembering
2.
What are the steps involved in Project Planning? Level 2
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Understanding3.
List the factors affecting Project Plan. Level 3
Applying
4.
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Can you explain Conceptual Plan? Level 4Analysing
5.
List the various types of Plans Level 5
Evaluating
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6.What is a Plan Document? Level 6
Creating
7.
Why is work breakdown structure needed in
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projects?Level 1
Remembering
8.
List the various stages involved in Planning Process. Level 2
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Understanding9.
What is Multidisciplinary Team? Level 3
Applying
10.
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How would you explain Cost Estimate? Level 4Analysing
11.
Explain Budget Uncertainty? Level 5
Evaluating
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12.List the steps in preparing your project budget Level 6
Creating
13.
What is project risk? Level 1
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Remembering14.
Differentiate between a Plan Document and
Statement of Work.
Level 2
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Understanding15.
Explain Risk Management Level 3
Applying
16.
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State the objectives of Cost Estimations Level 4 Analysing17.
What is project cost management? Level 5 Remembering
18.
What are the risks associated with project planning? Level 6 Creating
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19.What is meant by Uncertainty? List the ways of
managing uncertainty.
Level 1 Remembering
20.
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Define ChaosLevel 2
Understanding
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PART- B
S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE
1. Explain the steps involved in project planning. Level 1 Remembering
2.
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Explain the concept of Work Breakdown Structure andthe process involved in it.
Level 2
Understanding
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3.i) What is meant by Multidisciplinary Team? (5 Marks)
Level 3
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Applying
ii) Elaborate the role of Multidisciplinary Team in Project
Planning Process. (8 Marks)
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4
Explain the concept of Budget Uncertainty and the
various measures in managing Uncertainty in
Projects
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Level 4Analysing
5 What are the Golden Rules in Project Risk Management? Level 5
Evaluating
6 List out and explain the components of capital cost.
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Level 6Creating
7.
i) Briefly explain Project Budget and its importance.
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(5 Marks)Level 1 Remembering
ii) Explain the steps involved in framing a Project Budget.
(8 Marks)
Level 1 Remembering
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8.Compile the objectives of Cost Estimation and
Improvement.
Level 2
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Understanding9.
i)Describe the concept of Risk Mitigation. (7 Marks)
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Level 3Applying
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ii)Outline the benefits of Risk Management Plan. (6 Marks)
10.
Explain the stages of Project Planning. What are the
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different tools of project planning?Level 4 Analysing
11.
i) Explain the Concept of Risk Management Framework.
(7 Marks)
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Level 5Evaluating
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ii)Discuss the various Process groups in Risk Management
(6 Marks)
12.
i)Discuss as to how a Work Breakdown structure helps in
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Project planning. (9 Marks)Level 6 Creating
ii)State the important considerations in drafting a WBS.
(4 Marks)
13.
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Explain the steps involved in creating a project budget.What are the uncertainties associated with budget ?
Level 1
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Remembering14.
What are the Tools and Techniques used in managing
the projects? Explain in detail.
Level 2
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Understanding
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PART - CS.NO QUESTIONS
1
You have been asked to launch a relief operations for earth quake victims. Outline the steps
you will take to execute the work. Give the work breakdown structure , the kind of team you
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will assemble, the uncertainty and risks you are likely to face, how you will control theproject and how you will manage the conflict during the efforts.
2.
Draft a Work Break Down Structure with a detailed explanation of project milestones for
a Construction Project.
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3.
You have been asked to launch a clean the city campaign under swatch Bharat initiative.
Outline the steps you will take to execute the work. Give the work breakdown structure
,the kind of team you will assemble, the uncertainty and risks you are likely to face, how
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you will control the project and how you will manage the conflict during the efforts.4.
Explain the significance of risk analysis in drafting a Project Plan.
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UNIT ? III ? SCHEDULING & RESOURCE ALLOCATION PERT & CPM
SYLLABUS: PERT & CPM Networks - Crashing ? Project Uncertainty and Risk Management ?
Simulation ? Gantt Charts ? Expediting a project- Resource loading and leveling, Allocating scarce
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resources ? Goldratt?s Critical ChainPART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS
BT
LEVEL
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COMPETENCE1.
What is meant by PERT?
Level 1
Remembering
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2.What is meant by CPM? Level 2
Understanding
3.
Distinguish between PERT and CPM. Level 3
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Applying4.
What is meant by resources scheduling? Level 4
Analysing
5.
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Explain the term Scheduling Level 5Evaluating
6.
Differentiate between Resource Loading and
Resource leveling
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Level 6Creating
7.
What is meant by Project Simulation? Level 1
Remembering
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8.How would you explain Critical Chain? Level 2
Understanding
9.
Define crashing. Level 3
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Applying10.
How does Project Uncertainty affect project
completion?
Level 4
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Analysing11.
Outline the concept of Gantt Charts Level 5
Evaluating
12.
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How does expediting help in Project Completion? Level 6Creating
13.
What are the challenges in Resource loading and
leveling?
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Level 1Remembering
14.
How does resources leveling affect the critical path? Level 2
Understanding
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15.How do you allocate Scare Resources? Level 3
Applying
16.
What are the objectives of Goldratt?s Critical Chain?
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Level 4
Analysing
17. How Simulation help in Project Management?
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Level 5Remembering
18.
Explain Linear Programming Level 6
Creating
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19.Why is Field Expediting required? Level 1
Remembering
20.
What are the differences between Linear and Parallel
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Activities?Level 2
Understanding
PART- B
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S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE1.
i)What is the PERT? (4 Marks) Level 1
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Rememberingii) Explain the steps in framing a PERT Network?
(9 Marks)
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2.i) How would you compute a Critical Path? (7 Marks)
Level 2
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Understandingii) Discuss with suitable example, how would CPM help
in project completion? (6 Marks)
3. Explain the concept of Project Uncertainty with a detailed
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note.Level 3
Applying
4. Elucidate the benefits and objectives of Project Simulation.
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Level4Analysing
5. Give a detailed analysis on Project Expediting and its
implications
Level 5
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Evaluating6. Enumerate the steps involved in allocation of Scare
Resources.
Level 6
Creating
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7.
How would you handle Resource Loading and Resource
Leveling? Explain the steps of resource leveling algorithm.
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Level 1Remembering
8. Explain the different methods used in Project
Scheduling. Elaborate any one method in detail.
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Level 2Understanding
9.
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i) Discuss the concept of Goldratt's Critical Chain.(5 Marks)
Level 3
Applying
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ii) Discuss Goldratt's Critical Chain in allotment of
resources in a project. (8 Marks)
Level 3
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Applying
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10.Explain the principles of Goldratt?s Critical Chain Project
Management and the three buffers suggested by him.
Level 4
Analysing
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11.
Write a detailed note on the importance of Project
Scheduling and Resource Allocation.
Level 5
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Evaluating12. Discuss the procedure of CPM Analysis with the help of a
simple example
Level6
Creating
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13.
i)What is the use of crashing in project management?
(7 Marks)
Level 1
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Remembering
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ii)What are the implications of project crashing? (6 Marks)14.
Explain the use of GANTT Chart in projects with an
example. How does crashing help in project completion ?
Level 2
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UnderstandingPART - C
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S.NO QUESTIONS1.
A project schedule has the following charaterististics:
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Activity: 1-2 1-3 2-4 3-4 3-5 4-9 5-6 5-7 6-8 7-8 8-10 9-10Duration: 4 1 1 1 6 5 4 8 1 2 5 7
a. Compute the network
b. Compute E and L for each event and
c. Find the critical path
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2.
The following time cost table applies to a project. Use it to arrive at the network associated
with completing the project in minimum time at minimum cost.
Activity Normal Crash
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Time Cost Time Cost
1-2
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2 800 1 14001-3
5 1000 2 2000
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1-4
5 1000 3 1800
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2-41 500 1 500
2-5
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5 1500 3 2100
3-4
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4 2000 3 30003-5
6 1200 4 1600
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4-5
3 900 2 1600
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3. The following table gives data on normal time and cost, crash time and cost for a project.
I. Draw the network and identify the critical path.
II. What is the normal project duration and associated cost?
III. Find out Total Float for each activity.
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IV. Crash the relevant activities systematically and determine the optimumproject time and cost.
Activity Normal Crash
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Time(Week)
Cost
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Time
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(Week)Cost
(Rs.)
1-2 3 300 2 400
2-3 3 30 3 30
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2-4 7 420 5 5802-5 9 720 7 810
3-5 5 250 4 300
4-5 0 0 0 0
5-6 6 320 4 410
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6-7 4 400 3 4706-8 13 780 10 900
7-8 10 1000 9 1200
4220
Indirect Costs are Rs.50 per Week
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4.
Consider the data and draw the Gantt-Chart for scheduling the critical and non ?critical
activities.
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Sl.No Activity Immediate Predecessor Durations in months
1 A - 6
2 B - `10
3 C - 11
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4 D - 95 E B 5
6 F E 8
7 G C 12
8 H A,F 8
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9 I E 710 J D,G 4
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UNIT ? IV ? CONTROL AND COMPLETION
SYLLABUS: The Plan-Monitor-Control cycle ? Data Collecting and reporting ? Project Control ?
Designing the control system. Project Evaluation, Auditing and Termination
PART- A
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S.NO QUESTIONSBT
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1.
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What is meant by P-M-C Cycle?Level 1
Remembering
2.
List the objectives of Data Collection.
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Level 2Understanding
3.
Explain Data Reporting.
Level 3
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Applying4.
What is project control cycle?
Level 4
Analysing
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5.What is meant by Project Evaluation?
Level 5
Evaluating
6.
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State the importance of project auditing.Level 6
Creating
7.
What is meant by Project Termination?
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Level 1Remembering
8.
Differentiate between Project Evaluation and Project
Control.
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Level 2Understanding
9.
What is meant by Control System?
Level 3
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Applying10.
Differentiate between Primary Data and Secondary
Data.
Level 4
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Analysing11.
Can you list the advantages of Project Audit?
Level 5
Evaluating
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12.Evaluate the limitations of Project Control.
Level 6
Creating
13.
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Why do Organizations terminate a Project?Level 1
Remembering
14.
How would you explain Net Present Value?
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Level 2Understanding
15.
Can you elaborate the various methods of Project
Termination?
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Level 3Applying
16.
What are the critical factors for Project Success?
Level 4
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Analysing
17.
Why is Project Evaluation important?
Level 5
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Remembering18.
Specify two problems faced during audits of projects.
Level 6
Creating
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19.What could be the common reasons for Project
Termination?
Level 1
Remembering
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20.What would happen if Project Evaluation fails?
Level 2
Understanding
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PART- B
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S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE1.
Describe the plan monitor control cycle used in projects. Level 1 Remembering
2.
i) What is the need for Project Control? (5 Marks)
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Level 2 Applyingii) Discuss the considerations in framing a control plan.
(8 Marks)
3.
What are the costs associated with the projects? How
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they are controlled?Level 3
Analysing
4.
i) Explain Project Auditing. (5 Marks)
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Level 4 Rememberingii)Discuss the process involved in Project Audits.
(8 Marks)
Level 4 Remembering
5. i) How would you differentiate Project Audit and Project
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Termination? (5 Marks)Level 5
Understanding
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ii) Discuss the various methods of Project Termination.(8 Marks)
6. Evaluate the various approaches to Data Collection. Level 6
Creating
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7.i)Explain the various methods of Project Auditing?
(7 Marks)
Level 1
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Remembering
ii)Discuss the various types of Project Audit. (6 Marks)
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8.How does Organization benefit from Project Evaluation?
Explain
Level 2
Understanding
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9.Explain the various effective control system available for
project control.
Level 3
Applying
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10.Explain the Project Control Framework
Level 4
Analysing
11.
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State and explain the reasons for common project failures.Level 5
Evaluating
12.
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i)Explain the steps involved in project evaluation.
(7 Marks)
Level 6
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Creatingii)Discuss the difficulties involved in evaluating a project
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(6 Marks)13.
Explain the steps followed during audits of projects.
Level 1
Remembering
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14. Explain the tools and techniques available for ProjectEvaluation
Level 2 Applying
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PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1.
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Supreme Engineering Limited was engaged in light engineering manufacturing bothcustomized products as well as standardized products. It had a workforce of 5000 personnel
of different categories. Each major function was headed by chief manager concerned. The
human resource functions were directly under the control of chief manager - personnel.
The company has undertaken human resource planning in an integrated way with a view
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to provide the right number of employees with the right talents and skills at the right timeto perform activities. For manning various positions in engineering, the company adopted
the policy to recruit directly at two BTLs engineering graduates as engineer trainees and
engineering diploma holders as chief draftsmen / junior engineers. The engineer trainees
used to be absorbed as assistant engineers after one year of training. The company also
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adopted the practice of filling half of the positions of assistant engineers from internalpromotes, generally from draftsmen / junior engineers. Generally, a junior engineer used
to be promoted as assistant engineer after 4-5 years of service. In order to assess its man
power needs, the company used to consider the following factors:
1) Corporate growth plan
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2) Actual position sanctioned in a category3) Actual number of persons available
4) Number of persons to be promoted to and from, that category
5) Employee turnover and retirement
6) Surplus of employees, if any
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7) Any other special consideration8) Details of previous recruitment and selection
The personnel department of the company used to compile the information from its four
manufacturing units as well as five zonal marketing offices. The compiled
information was analyzed and actual number of vacancies to be filled by direct
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recruitment was worked out. Thereafter, the recruitment process was initiated.During 2006-07, an advertisement was inserted for twelve positions of engineer
trainees and applications were called for. The company called the applicants for
interview at its corporate office. One day prior to the interview, one of the outside
interviewers paid a courtesy call to the chief manager ? personnel. Before that he
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did not see the relevant papers for the number of recruits. He found that the numberof vacancies was overestimated and the actual requirement was much lower. He felt
that if all the twelve positions were filled up, it would create discontentment among
the existing staff as they would perceive reduced chances of their promotion. The
assistant personnel manager offered an explanation that the number of vacancies
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had been worked out as follows. The chief manager ? personnel did not feelconvinced with the figures and pointed out that only eight engineers were recruited
last year.
1) Sanctioned posts40
2) Actual employed34
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3) To be promoted upward64) To be promoted from below10
5) Expected turnover8
6) Actual requirement10
Questions
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a. What were the reasons for such a situation in the company? (8 Marks)(8Marks)
b. How effective was the human resource planning in the company?
(7 Marks)
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(8Marks)2.
LRI is an organization having the ability to design and orchestrate change for their clients.
Many clients of LRI achieved significant improvements in service BTLs, financial
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performance and retention of key employees. When the organization began an engagementin the year 2005 for a client it found mistrust of management, poor morale and lack of
organization goals in the client office. The head of the client organization told he wanted
three things. 1) to make managers to be effective in motivation 2) to improve morale and
reduce the exodus of key employees and 3) to improve performance in delivering the
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services. LRI?s consulting team, which consisted of four people for this engagement, sawthis is an opportunity to apply the model of change at three BTLs.
9) Strategically helping it to develop a long-range plan and related performance
measures.
10) At the individual BTL helping its managers become more effective leaders and
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11) At the process BTL helping the organization to increase the effectiveness ofefficiency.
LRI?s model of change says there are five key factors of success.
1) a vision for the future combined with a clear, compelling rationale for making the
change.
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2) champions at the top that is willing to commit time and energy to the process.3) resources to hire people to guide the process and provide expertise
4) engagement of staff and stake holders to build support and
5) good communication throughout to keep people informed, manage
expectations and clarify roles and responsibilities.
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The head of the client organization occupied a position that was political and thussubject to election cycles and committed to long term nature of work.
LRI used six rings model guided the director of the client organization plus six person
leadership team. LRI focused on strategic issues like what is your vision? What is
your purpose? and what outcome you want to achieve? The client organization
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Director said the vision was to make organization more effective andreducing turnover of key employees. LRI prepared a roadmap and started to focus
on the managers. Fifteen managers got leadership coaching and series of leadership
workshops conducted. In 2006, straight talk workshops conducted to make them
productive in communication. The managers learned how to manage difficult
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conversation. A third workshop ?The leader as coach? provided more opportunityfor interactive learning. People learned on one-on-one communication. The final
workshop focused on the five habits of highly effective teams. Participants learned
the five rings of the team effectiveness. Then LRI engaged all managers and
employees in the process. Several months after completion of this work , the client
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organization director called, LRIs president, Eric Douglas, ?I have great news?, ?wehave been named one of the best organizations in the united states to work?. Thank
you for all you did.
Questions
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i) What was the condition existed in the client organization and what it lookedfor? (8 Marks)
(8Marks)
ii) Is LRI succeeded in change management? If so what steps it adopted in
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sequence? (7 Marks)(8Marks)
3.
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Dorale Products was undergoing favorable growing pains. was good. Newproduct development was viewed as the driving force for the company?s future growth.
The company was now spending significantly more money for new product development,
yet the number of new products reaching the market place was significantly less than in
prior years. Also, some of the products reaching the market place were taking longer than
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expected to recover their R&D costs, while others became obsolete too quickly.Management recognized that some sort of structured decision-making process had to be
put in place whereby management could either cancel a project early before massive
resources were committed or redirect efforts to different objectives. David Mathews was
assigned as the project manager in charge of developing a new product development
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(project management) methodology for Dorale Products. David understood the benefits ofa project management methodology, especially as a structured decision-making process. It
would serve as a template or a repetitive process such that project success could be incurred
over and over again. The methodology would contain sections for project scope definition,
planning, scheduling, and monitoring and control. There would also be a section on the
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role of the project manager, line managers, and executive sponsors. To make the projectmanagement methodology easy to use and adaptable to all projects, the methodology
would be constructed using forms, guidelines, templates, and checklists rather than the
more rigid policies and procedures. This would certainly lower the cost of using the
methodology and make it easier to adapt to a multitude of projects. The project managers
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could then decide whether to implement the methodology on an informal basis or on a moreformal basis. The first draft of the new methodology was completed and ready for review
by the vice president (VP) of operations who had been assigned as the project sponsor.
After a review of the methodology, a meeting was held between the sponsor and the project
manager (PM). VP: ?I have read over the methodology. Is it your expectation that the
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methodology should be used on every project? PM: ?We could probably justify using themethodology on every project. This would give us a really good structured decision-
making process.? VP: ?Using the methodology is costly and perhaps not all projects should
require the use of the methodology. I can rationalize the use of the methodology on a Rs.
5,00,00,000 project. But what if the project is only Rs. 25,00,000 or Rs. 50,00,000? What
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if the project is 30 days in length rather than our usual 6- to 12- month effort? PM: ?Iguess we need to define the threshold limits on when project management Should be used.?
VP: ?I have a concern that we should define not only when to use project management but
also what a project is. If an activity remains entirely in one functional area, is it still a
project according to your definition? Should we also define a threshold limit on how many
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functional departments must be involved before we define an activity as a project? PM:?I?ll go back to the drawing board and get back to you in a week or so.?
Questions:
1. What is a reasonable definition of a project? (4 Marks)
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(4Marks)2. Is every activity a project or should there be a minimum number of functional
boundaries that need to be crossed? If so, how many boundaries? (4 Marks)
3. How do we determine when project management should be used and
when an activity can be handled effectively by one functional group
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without the use of project management? (4 Marks)4.Since the use of a formal project management methodology requires time and
money, what should be ?reasonable? threshold limits for its use? (3 Marks)
4. Draft out a Project Evaluation Checklist for a ERP Implementation Project and
explain as to how it would be useful in meeting the project timelines.
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UNIT ? V ? PROJECT ORGANISATION & CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
SYLLABUS:
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Formal Organisation Structure ? Organisation Design ? Types of project organizations. Conflict ?Origin & Consequences. Managing conflict ? Team methods for resolving conflict.
PART- A
S.NO QUESTIONS
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BTLEVEL
COMPETENCE
1.
Why is organization structure important to projects?
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Level 1Remembering
2.
How would you classify the various types of
Organization Structure?
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Level 2Understanding
3.
List the objectives of Organization Design
Level 3
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Applying4.
Name any two conflicts that can arise in projects.
Level 4
Analysing
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5.State the causes of conflict in Project Management.
Level 5
Evaluating
6.
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How would you differentiate between formal andInformal Organization Structure?
Level 6
Creating
7.
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List out the drawbacks of matrix organization.Level 1
Remembering
8. Explain the term "Departmentalization"
Level 2
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Understanding9.
Outline the process of Organization Design
Level 3
Applying
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10.Distinguish between Organization Design and
Organization Structure.
Level 4
Analysing
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11.Outline the Characteristics of a Matrix Organization.
Level 5
Evaluating
12.
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How do you define a Hierarchical System?Level 6
Creating
13.
What is called as a Project Organization?
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Level 1Remembering
14.
What is meant by Conflict?
Level 2
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Understanding15.
How can organizations resolve Conflicts?
Level 3
Applying
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16.List the various type of Organization Structure.
Level 4
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Analysing17. What is meant by Divisional Organization?
Level 5
Remembering
18.
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Can you explain the Organization Design Process?Level 6
Creating
19.
Explain Chain of Command.
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Level 1Remembering
20.
What is meant by Project Organization Structure?
Level 2
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UnderstandingPART- B
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S.NO QUESTIONS BT LEVEL COMPETENCE1. Discuss the various types of project organizations in use
today. Outline which type of organization , is applicable for
service industry.
Level 1 Remembering
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2.i) Give an elaborate view on the various types of
Organization Structure. (7 Marks)
Level 2
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Understanding
ii) Suggest a suitable structure to be followed for an
Advertising Agency. (6 Marks)
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3.i) Explain the concept of Organization Conflict. (7 Marks)
Level 3
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Applyingii) Explain the methods of resolving conflicts. (6 Marks)
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Discuss the criteria required for organizational design
decisions.
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Level 4Analysing
5 Evaluate the Teams method of resolving conflicts Level 5
Evaluating
6 Layout a detailed process for framing an Organization
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Structure?Level 6
Creating
7.
i)Enumerate the features and importance of Project
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Organization (7 Marks)Level 1 Remembering
ii) Explain as to how it differs from a divisional
organization. (6 Marks)
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8. Describe the various conflict resolution approaches which
can be used in projects.
Level 2
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Understanding9.
Outline the merits and demerits of the Informal Organization.
Level 3
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Applying10.
i) Explain the prerequisites for an effective conflict
management program. (7 Marks)
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Level 4
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Analysingii) Explain as to how you would implement a conflict
management program. (6 Marks)
11. What are types of project organizations? Explain
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Level 5Evaluating
12. i) Suggest the origin and consequences of Conflict.
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(6 Marks)Level 6
Creating
ii)Describe the methods of resolving conflict. (7 Marks)
13. i) Explain the salient feature of a Project Organization.
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(7 Marks)Level 1 Remembering
ii) Describe the organization structure of a typical project
organization. (6 Marks)
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14. What are the different types of project team? Explain itsneed and importance?
Level 2
Understanding
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PART - C
S.NO QUESTIONS
1. Mr. Bhat, Human Resource Manager of IVS Group of companies approached the CEO on
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30th march, 2013 and apprised him of the absence of Mr.Ajay Vaidhya, AssistantAccountant in the Corporate Finance Department, for the past one month and requested
him to approve the show-cause notice to be served to Mr. Ajay as per the Labour Laws in
force. The CEO told Mr. Bhat: "When Mr. Ajay has been absent for the last one month,
your duty is to go to Mr. Ajay?s house, find out the reason and solve the problem of Mr.
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Ajay, and not just to report the absence to me. Go immediately to Mr. Ajay?s house findthe reason and report it to me before 5.00 P.M. today." Mr. Bhat immediately left for Mr.
Ajay's house and learnt from Mr. Ajay 's Wife that Mr. Ajay has been in distress as he has
been trying to mobilize Rs.1,00,000 for the surgery of his sick wife in a reputed hospital in
Chennai. Mr. Bhat could meet Mr. Ajay around 3.PM and both of them then met the CEO.
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Both of them apprised the CEO the reason for the absence and distress of Mr. Ajay. TheCEO immediately contacted the hospital and informed them that the company will pay
Rs.1,00,000 tomorrow i.e., 31st March 2013 and requested the doctor to conduct the
surgery for Ajay's wife tomorrow itself. The CEO ordered Mr. Bhat to arrange to issue
Cheque for Rs.1,00,00 0 in favour of the hospital and also pay Rs.10,000 in cash to
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Mr.Ajay to meet incidental expenses as a grant. Mr. Ajay as well as Mr. Bhat weresurprised at the decision of the CEO Mr. Ajay became emotional and touched the feet of
the CEO. The CEO told Mr. Bhat: "Problems of our employees are the company's
problems. We treat the employees as human being and members of the company's family."
This piece of news spread in the entire company within no time and the employees felt
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highly secured. The productivity BTL increased by 100% in the next quarter itself andsustained over the years to come.
Questions:-
a) Why did Mr. Bhat prefer to follow a legal approach to the problem? ( 4 Marks)
b) Why did the CEO provide Rs.1,10,000 as just a grant to Mr.Ajay? ( 4 Marks)
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c) What would be the morale of employee's family members after this incident? ( 4 Marks)d) Suggest a suitable title for the above said case and justify that title. ( 3 Marks)
2. Explain the different types of project organizational structure.
3.
Discuss the various forms of conflict in a project group and describe the methods to manage it.
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4. What are the Team methods for resolving conflict.
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