GMS 401 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Microsoft Project, Beta Distribution, Project A

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Global Management Studies
• Course: GMS 401
• Professor: Payman Ahi

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>ellisdon was the project manager for palm jumeriah project, which is so large it can be seen from space. >mobilization of large force of subcontractors, workers, construction professionals, and engineers. >organization perform work, and work involves operations or projects. Usually a high degree of coordination and interdependencies between tasks & resources. Usually produces something unique - done one time. Differs from ongoing operations in which have no end date and are fairly routine & repetitive. It needs a project manager to run and steer it through to achievement of the goal. 1. planning: goal setting, de ning the project, team organization. 2. scheduling: relates people, money, and supplies to speci c activities and activities to each other. Revise plans & shifts resources to meet time & cost demands. Project organization: an organization formed to ensure that programs (projects) receive the proper management and attention. Projects can be de ned as a series of related tasks directed toward a major output.