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Case Study 3

This document discusses when project management should be used based on factors like integration required, size, risk, duration, and functional boundaries crossed. It defines a project as a unique activity with a beginning and end that uses resources to provide a product or service. While all projects could benefit from project management, very small projects may not require its formal use. Reasonable thresholds for when to use project management consider the project's dollar value, risk, duration, and how many functions or departments it involves.

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Case Study 3

This document discusses when project management should be used based on factors like integration required, size, risk, duration, and functional boundaries crossed. It defines a project as a unique activity with a beginning and end that uses resources to provide a product or service. While all projects could benefit from project management, very small projects may not require its formal use. Reasonable thresholds for when to use project management consider the project's dollar value, risk, duration, and how many functions or departments it involves.

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CASE STUDY 3: DORALE PRODUCTS

Question- 1 - What is a reasonable definition of a project?

Answer -​ A project has a defined beginning and end in time, and therefore defined scope and
resources. It is a unique activity, with a well defined objective with constraints, that consumes
resources, and is generally multi-functional. The project usually provides a unique product
service or deliverable. A project is a unique activity, with a well-defined objective with
constraints, that consumes resources, and is generally multi-functional. The project usually
provides a unique product service or deliverable.

Question- 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?

Answer -​There is no minimum number of boundaries that need to be crossed.

Question- 3 - How do we determine when project management should be used and when an
activity can be handled effectively by one functional group without the use of project
management?

Answer -​Usually, this is based upon the amount of integration required. The greater the amount
of integration, the greater the need for project management.

Question- 4 - Do all projects need project management?

Answer -​All projects could benefit from the use of project management, but on some very small
projects, project management may not be necessary.

Question- 5 - Since the use of a formal project management methodology requires time and
money, what should be “reasonable” threshold limits for its use?

Answer -​Reasonable thresholds for the use of the project management methodology are based
upon the following:

1. Dollar value
2. Risk
3. Duration and
4. The number of functional boundaries crossed.

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