Project Management

This document provides comprehensive study material on project management including knowledge questions, work breakdown structure, Gantt chart, schedule baseline, critical path method, and more. It also offers solutions to project management assignments and essays.

Running head: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Project management
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author’s Note

1
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Table of Contents
Assessment task 1: Knowledge Questions......................................................................................4
Answer to question number 1......................................................................................................4
Answer to question number 2......................................................................................................5
Answer to question number 3......................................................................................................5
Answer to question number 4......................................................................................................5
Answer to question number 5......................................................................................................6
Answer to question number 6......................................................................................................7
Answer to question number 7......................................................................................................7
Answer to question number 8....................................................................................................10
Answer to question number 9....................................................................................................10
Answer to question number 10..................................................................................................10
Answer to question number 11..................................................................................................11
Answer to question number 12..................................................................................................11
Answer to question number 13..................................................................................................11
Answer to question number 14..................................................................................................12
Answer to question number 15..................................................................................................12
Answer to question number 16..................................................................................................13
Answer to question number 17..................................................................................................13
Answer to question number 18..................................................................................................14
Answer to question number 19..................................................................................................14
Answer to question number 20..................................................................................................15
Answer to question number 21..................................................................................................15
Answer to question number 22..................................................................................................15
Answer to question number 23..................................................................................................16
Answer to question number 24..................................................................................................16
Answer to question number 25..................................................................................................16
Answer to question number 26..................................................................................................17
Answer to question number 27..................................................................................................17
Answer to question number 28..................................................................................................17
Answer to question number 29..................................................................................................18
Answer to question number 30..................................................................................................18
Answer to question number 31..................................................................................................19
Assessment Task 2 (AT2)..............................................................................................................20
Appendix 1: Work breakdown structure....................................................................................20

2
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Appendix 2: Gantt chart.............................................................................................................21
Appendix 3: Project impact report.............................................................................................22
Appendix 4: Time management issue list..................................................................................23
References......................................................................................................................................25

3
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Assessment task 1: Knowledge Questions
Answer to question number 1
Work package is considered as the lowest level of the work breakdown structure. It is
found that the WBS will be mainly created or developed with the help of scope procedure. The
entire WBS level is helpful in achieving when the entire work accurately for managing the entire
work packages quite effectively [3]. In addition to this, it is found that the work packages are
generally decomposed into activities for creating the proper activity list which further can be
utilized for developing the schedule of the project.
Example of work package is provided below:
Figure 1: Example of work package
(Source: Kerner 2019, pp.13)
Answer to question number 2
The two main essential elements of the work breakdown structure is mainly illustrated
below:

4
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
WBS dictionary: A WBS dictionary is considered as a reference for each of the
component of the Work breakdown structure which mainly contains information including the
deliverables, tasks, milestones as well as cost [6].
Deliverables: It is very much necessary for the WBS to cover all the needs of the
project. The sum of the entire work in the lower level of the work breakdown structure should
mainly include 100% of the work that is needed by the upper levels of the management.
Answer to question number 3
It is found that the components of sequence as well as dependencies generally reflect the
relationship that exists between tasks in order to properly determine the sequence in project
management activities that are generally needed to performed [8]. These tasks generally have
multiple number of preceding tasks. It is found that all this are generally characterized by various
attributes. Furthermore, dependency is considered as a technique that helps in determining the
type of dependency that is mainly utilized for creating the relationship between the various
activities.
Answer to question number 4
The two different kinds of commitment that each of the project activities generally have
in the project are generally elaborated below:
Completion of project activities on time: The project activities must get completed
within the time that is assigned in the initial phase of the project as per the assumption [9].
Completion of project activities within budget: The project activities must get
completed within the budget that is mainly allocated before starting of the entire project.

5
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Answer to question number 5
The Gantt chart for the development of the ERP system is generally reflected below that
further outlines the project activities as well as timelines details that are generally needed for the
successful implementation of ERP.
Figure 2: Gantt chart
(Source: Created by Author)

6
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Answer to question number 6
The three different benefits that is mainly achieved due to the utilization of critical path
method are mainly illustrated below:
Logical discipline: It is found that the critical path method generally helps in
encouraging logical discipline in context to planning, scheduling as well as control of the entire
projects quite effectively [11].
Standard method of documentation: Critical path method assists in providing a proper
method for documenting as well as communicating the schedule, time as well as cost
performances that are mainly associated with the project.
Easy method of evaluation: CPM method helps in providing an easy method for
properly evaluating the effects related within various technical changes within the project
schedule [14].
Answer to question number 7
A schedule baseline is mainly defined as the original approved schedule of the project
that is mainly agreed by the stakeholders of the project before the initiation of the project. It is
considered a one of the fixed measure that is mainly utilized for planning as well as yard
marking which the progress on the actual project schedule can be managed effectively [13]. The
four example of schedule baseline is provided below:

7
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Figure 3: Example of schedule baseline
(Source: Hornstein 2015. pp.289)
Figure 4: Example
of schedule
baseline
(Source:
Svejvig and
Andersen 2015. pp.
279).

8
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Figure 5: Example of schedule baseline
(Source: Created by Author)
Figure 5: Example of schedule baseline
(Source: Serra and Kunc, pp.54)

9
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Answer to question number 8
The main benefits of having the project baseline are generally elaborated below:
Assessing performance: With the help of the project baseline, proper idea about the
project plans are provided that further helps in tracking the project quite effectively. This further
assists in providing proper information about the variance that is further helpful in future
estimation [14].
Improved estimation: When proper plan is created one needs to estimate each of the
task as well as effort that is mainly required for completing the project [19]. he schedules
baseline are generally helpful in improving the accuracy of estimation if one has proper record of
the previous estimation about the actual outcome of the project.
Answer to question number 9
The correct choice of information that is mainly recorded by the team members in order
to assess the performance period is
 Completed intermediate and final deliverables
Answer to question number 10
The information which is recorded during the performance period will be utilized by the
project team in order to keep the entire project on track and for finishing the project activities
within the budget [21]. The performance report generally guides the team to work effectively in
order to meet the goals and objectives of the project and also helps in resolving that are
associated with the project.

10
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Answer to question number 11
In the activity/milestone report graph the shaded portion of the bar generally helps in
reflecting the duration in which the project activities as well as the project schedule generally
represents.
Answer to question number 12
The factor that is required to be considered when scheduling the activity monitoring is:
 Is the activity on a critical path?
Answer to question number 13
The five benefits of schedule forecasting are generally elaborated below:
Keeps schedule on track: The forecasting the schedule generally helps in giving idea
about the time that is generally necessary and thus helps in keeping the entire project on track.
Avoids slippage: If the time that is needed for each of the activity is forecasted before
the execution of the project and then following it effectively will generally helpful in avoiding
the issues that are associated with the slippage of project schedule [17].
Avoids budget shortage: Keeping the schedule on track with the help of schedule
forecasting generally helps in avoiding the issues that are associated with the budget of the
project.
Manages performance: It is found that with the help of proper schedule forecasting the
activities of the project can be managed quite effectively [5].
Provides idea about the project progress: Schedule forecasting helps in giving idea
whether the project is on schedule or behind the project schedule

11
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Answer to question number 14
The three typical issues as well as challenges that might require proper schedule delay
analysis are generally elaborated below:
Budget overflow: It is found that if the project budget increases then it might need
proper schedule delay analysis for identifying the reason behind increment within the budget of
the project [9].
Schedule overshoot: If the time that is required for the completion of the project
increases then it is quite necessary to analyze whether delay has occurred within the project or
not.
Scope changes: If scope of the project generally changes then it can be analyzed that
proper schedule delay analysis is mainly needed within the project [16].
Answer to question number 15
The progress of the entire project will generally be reviewed throughout the life cycle of
the project in order to implement the agreed schedule changes within the project are generally
reflected below:
Tracking the schedule: By tracking the schedule of the project, the project manager
generally able to know whether the progress of the project is on schedule or behind the schedule.
If the project is identified behind the schedule, then the project manager mainly undertakes a
number of activities [16].
Tracking budget: The budget of the project must be tracked on regular basis for
avoiding the additional expenditure within the project. This generally helps in reflecting that the
project activities get completed within the budget that is allocated. However, if the activities does

12
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
not get executed within the budget that is allocated then the changes that are required within the
schedule ate necessary.
Answer to question number 16
The three types of agreed schedule changes within the project are mainly elaborated
below:
Changes in the time of the schedule: It is found that the changes in the duration of the
project can be made when required [13].
Changes within the project resources: Changes within the project resources can be
done when the project resources are related with the project.
Changes within the starting and completion date: It is found that changes within the
starting as well as completion date of the project can be made when needed [18].
Answer to question number 17
The schedule changes within the project should be properly managed with the help of
schedule change control as it is considered as one of the significant element of the project charter
program. It is found that the various schedule changes should be approved as well as documented
as one of the part of the project record [12]. The changes within the schedule of the project
should be mitigated in a very much timely manner.
The changes within the project will be implemented effectively by getting proper
overview about the completion date of the project by incorporating the changes within the
schedule of the project so that the entire objectives of the project must be achieved effectively.

13
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Answer to question number 18
The three common reasons for possible changes within the scope of the project are
mainly elaborated below:
Budget overflow: If the budget of the project overflows then the chances of occurring
scope creep is quite high [15].
Schedule slippage: Changes within the scope of the project occurs due to slippage of
schedule and as the expected completion date changes.
Quality issue: If the proper standards of quality is not followed then the chances of scope
creep is quite high [18].
Answer to question number 19
The three main benefits of critical path analysis as a tool for larger projects are generally
elaborated below:
Makes dependencies visible: The dependencies between the project activities are
generally get visible and it is most useful in larger projects as the project manager get idea about
which activity of the project are dependent on which activity.
Organizes large project: It helps in properly organizing the large as well as complex
project with the help of proper systematic approach for project planning as well as scheduling
[13].
Reduces duration: It helps in encourages the project managers to reduce the duration of
the project that is considered as one of the benefit for the larger project as the project activities
get completed in smaller time.

14
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Answer to question number 20
The schedule performance records are mainly utilized for determining the effectiveness
of time activities that manages time within the retail business. It is found that as the schedule
performance helps in providing the present idea of the project therefore it is the responsibility of
the project manager to take proper actions as per the performance so that the time of the business
can be effectively managed for accomplishing the project activities quite effectively [10].
Answer to question number 21
The benefit of issue log within the project are generally elaborated below:
 The issues that are associated with the project are generally prioritized by reflecting the
impact of the issue.
 The actions that are needed to be taken for resolving the risks are reflected with the help
of the issue log for risk mitigation
 The issue log document that can be used further in the future for avoiding similar risks
and challenges.
Answer to question number 22
The four common time management issues within the project are mainly elaborated
below:
Ineffective scheduling of tasks: It is found that due to improper management of project
time, it is quite difficult to schedule the tasks properly.
Schedule slippage: Due to improper time management, schedule slippage can occur
within the project [14].

15
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Lack of time: If the time of the project is not managed effectively then the chances of
project delay is quite high that causes lack of time in project completion.
Extension in the completion date: It is found that due to improper management of time,
the completion date of the project gets extended that further causes delay within the project.
Answer to question number 23
It is found that textual analysis is one of the important way that is utilized by the
researchers for gathering proper information about the various human beings that make sense of
the entire world [12]. This are generally analyzed as well as collected with the help of data
gathering procedure by the researcher who generally wants to properly understand the ways in
which the members of different cultures can make sense of who they are. It is mainly found to be
beneficial for those researchers who generally work with different cultural as well as media
related studies.
Answer to question number 24
The draft as well as documentation for the project will be needed for proper reporting as
well as scheduling with the help of proper reporting by using proper formats as well as
languages. The project documentation can be created by properly adding all the documents that
are generally created during the project progress [3]. The entire documentation procedure of the
project generally stimulates as well as structures critical thinking.
Answer to question number 25
The participation within the verbal exchange of information about the project using the
clear language is needed by having proper knowledge as well as data about the project progress
so that the proper information can be conveyed for guiding the team and for accomplishing the

16
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
project objectives. It is found that proper non-verbal features like documents, progress reports as
well as earned value management report as well as risk management report generally help in
conveying the expectations for advising on the progress of the project effectively so that the
entire can get completed within the estimated time [5].
Answer to question number 26
The time requirements for the entire project scheduling will be calculating by summing
the total number of days that are generally needed in order to execute each of the activities of the
project schedule. Moreover, the mathematical formula that is mainly utilized for determining the
cost of the project are generally elaborated below:
Average fixed cost= Total fixed cost/ total number of units made
Answer to question number 27
The steps that are utilized for determining the requirements of important communication
exchanges, selection of proper channels, format as well as tone for suiting the purpose as well as
audience. It is found that the steps that are followed for determining requirements are elaborated
below:
 In the first step, it is quite important to determine the stakeholders of the project
 In the second step, asking the stakeholders about the right questions
 In the third step, determining the best requirements for gathering techniques
 In the fourth step, proper documentation is created
 In the last phase of the project, the results that are associated with requirement gathering
are analyzed.

17
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Answer to question number 28
The complex activities of the project will be disintegrated into smaller activities so that
the schedule of the project quite effectively. The schedule that is created should be tracked on a
regular basis for avoiding the schedule slippage as well as budget shortfall so that the entire
project related risks as well as challenges can be managed by tracking the budget effectively [2].
By allocating proper resources as well as the required time, the project activities will be
implemented effectively. Moreover, in order to manage the project effectively, it is quite
necessary to have proper communication strategies so that the higher authority of the
organization can communicate with the lower authority people for avoiding risks as well as
challenges.
Answer to question number 29
The steps that are mainly utilized in order to monitor various types of actions against the
goals by adjusting plans as well as resources where necessary are generally elaborated below:
 In the first step, the goals as well as objectives of the project are generally determined
 In the second phase, the project indicators are mainly determined
 In the third phase, it is very much necessary to elaborate the data collection methods as
well as timelines associated with the project [6].
 In the fourth step, the roles as well as responsibilities of the team members are general
determined.
 In the last phase proper reporting is generally made.
Answer to question number 30
It is found that analytical skills are mainly utilized for reviewing as well as evaluating the
procedures as well as for deciding the future improvements. It is found that analytical skills are

18
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
considered as one of the ability of collecting as well as analyzing information by making
appropriate decisions as per the rules and regulations. It is found that the project manager utilizes
their analytical skills for properly reviewing as well as evaluating different procedures as well as
decisions related with future improvements so that the risk associated with the project can be
resolved [18].
Answer to question number 31
It is found that different digital applications like file sharing software application can be
utilized for properly accessing, organizing, integrating as well as sharing different types of
relevant information in a quite effective way. It is found that with the help of the file sharing
applications, one can easily upload files as well as shared storage space as well as designate who
will access the files effectively.

19
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Assessment Task 2 (AT2)
Appendix 1: Work breakdown structure
0
Development of CRM
system for large
organization
1
Project initiation phase
1.1
Project need analysis
1.2
Resource accumulation
1.3
Project charter
development
1.4
Meeting for starting the
project
M1
Project approval
2
Project planning phase
2.1
Project activities
scheduling
2.2
Project resources
analysis
2.3
Schedule development
2.4
Project plan
development
2.5
Project planning
2.6
Risk management plan
M2
Completing the
planning phase
3
Project designing
phase
3.1
System requirement
analysis
3.2
Proper platform
selection
3.3
Outline design
3.4
Simulation testing
3.5
Design completion
M3'
Approval of project
design
4
System development
4.1
Design implications
development
4.2
Database migration
4.3
Using black box testing
4.4
System interface
development
4.5
Prototype testing
4.6
Analyzing
requirements
4.7
Beta testing
M4
Development of CRM
system
5
System Deployment
5.1
Deployment plan
5.2
System modifications
5.3
Compatibility testing
5.4
System deployment
M5
Conducting functional
testing
6
Training and
documentation
6.1
Training manuals
development
6.2
training program
development
6.3
Training to the project
staff
6.4
Final report
development
6.5
Sign off
6.6
Maintenance of the
system
M6
Project Closure
0
1
23456
7
891011121314
15
161718192021
22
2324252627282930
31
3233343536
37
383940414243
44
99 days 0%
14-05-19 27-09-19
8 days 0%
14-05-19 23-05-19
3 days 0%
14-05-19 16-05-19
2 days 0%
17-05-19 20-05-19
2 days 0%
21-05-19 22-05-19
1 day 0%
23-05-19 23-05-19
0 days 0%
23-05-19 23-05-19
20 days 0%
24-05-19 20-06-19
4 days 0%
24-05-19 29-05-19
3 days 0%
30-05-19 03-06-19
4 days 0%
04-06-19 07-06-19
4 days 0%
10-06-19 13-06-19
3 days 0%
14-06-19 18-06-19
2 days 0%
19-06-19 20-06-19
0 days 0%
20-06-19 20-06-19
15 days 0%
21-06-19 11-07-19
3 days 0%
21-06-19 25-06-19
1 day 0%
26-06-19 26-06-19
4 days 0%
27-06-19 02-07-19
3 days 0%
03-07-19 05-07-19
4 days 0%
08-07-19 11-07-19
0 days 0%
11-07-19 11-07-19
25 days 0%
12-07-19 15-08-19
2 days 0%
12-07-19 15-07-19
4 days 0%
16-07-19 19-07-19
3 days 0%
22-07-19 24-07-19
4 days 0%
25-07-19 30-07-19
3 days 0%
31-07-19 02-08-19
7 days 0%
05-08-19 13-08-19
2 days 0%
14-08-19 15-08-19
0 days 0%
15-08-19 15-08-19
14 days 0%
16-08-19 04-09-19
4 days 0%
16-08-19 21-08-19
3 days 0%
22-08-19 26-08-19
3 days 0%
27-08-19 29-08-19
4 days 0%
30-08-19 04-09-19
0 days 0%
04-09-19 04-09-19
17 days 0%
05-09-19 27-09-19
3 days 0%
05-09-19 09-09-19
2 days 0%
10-09-19 11-09-19
7 days 0%
12-09-19 20-09-19
2 days 0%
23-09-19 24-09-19
1 day 0%
25-09-19 25-09-19
2 days 0%
26-09-19 27-09-19
0 days 0%
27-09-19 27-09-19
Figure 6: Work breakdown structure
(Source: Created by Author)

20
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Appendix 2: Gantt chart
Figure 7: Gantt chart
(Source: Created by Author)

21
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Appendix 3: Project impact report
Project Impact Report Appendix 3
Project Name: Development of CRM
system
Project impact title:
Date:
Project manager:
Project sponsor:
Accuracy of estimates: It is found that the budget that is estimated for the development of the
CRM system are very much accurate as the entire project will get completed within the time
period that is estimated in the initial phase of the project.
Advances or delays in task completion: It is found that the entire project is on track and
therefore the project does not face delays and as a result the entire project will get completed
within the assumed time by accomplishing the project related objectives.
Changes in project risk: It is found that different types of risks generally occur within the
project that generally needs to be mitigated in order to complete the entire project successfully.
Proper identification of project risk in the initial phase of the project is generally required so
that the risks that are associated with the project can be completed effectively.
Changes to resource and cost: It is found that additional human resources are generally
needed in order to complete the project effectively. Addition of the project resources further
helps in increasing the cost that is associated with the project which further can cause financial
issues as well as challenges.
Approvals
Project manager
Project sponsor

22
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Project owner
Other stakeholders
Appendix 4: Time management issue list
Time management issues
Project name: Development of CRM system for large
organizations
Sponsor:
Issue Description of Issue Recommended
improvements
Schedule slippage If the schedule of the project
are not managed properly
then the project manager can
face a lot of challenges in
managing the project
schedule due to which the
slippage of project schedule
is quite high.
The problem that occurs due
to slippage of project
schedule can be resolved by
properly tracking the project
schedule quite effectively so
that the problems within the
project does not occur.
Budget shortfall If the budget of the project is
not managed effectively then
the project will face
increment within the project
budget due to a number of
issues as well as problems
For successful management
of the project budget, it is
quite necessary to manage the
budget of the project
effectively by tracking it on a
regular basis.

23
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
due to increased budget of the
project.
Improper management If proper project
management strategies are
not used within the project,
then it will be quite difficult
to manage the project quite
effectively. Proper
management of the project is
necessary for executing the
project successfully.
For successfully managing
the project, it is quite
important to manage the
project effectively with the
help of proper management
strategies so that the entire
project can be completed on
time.
Lack of skill of the team
members
If the team members are not
skilled then they are unable to
complete the work that is
associated with the project on
time.
Proper facility of training
should be provided to the
team members for avoiding
issue and problems that are
associated with the project.
Appendix 5: Work breakdown structure
Development of CRM
system for large
organization
Project initiation phase
Project need
analysis
Resource
accumulation
Project charter
development
Meeting for starting
the project
Project approval
Project planning phase
Project activities
scheduling
Project resources
analysis
Schedule
development
Project plan
development
Project planning
Risk management
plan
Completing the
planning phase
Project designing phase
System requirement
analysis
Proper platform
selection
Outline design
Simulation testing
Design completion
Approval of project
design
System development
Design implications
development
Database migration
Using black box
testing
System interface
development
Prototype testing
Analyzing
requirements
Beta testing
Development of
CRM system
System Deployment
Deployment plan
System
modifications
Compatibility testing
System deployment
Conducting
functional testing
Training and
documentation
Training manuals
development
training program
development
Training to the
project staff
Final report
development
Sign off
Maintenance of the
system
Project Closure

24
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Figure 8: Work breakdown structure
(Source: Created by Author)
References
[1]. H. Kerzner and H.R Kerzner., Project management: a systems approach to planning,
scheduling, and controlling. John Wiley & Sons, 2017.
[2] Q.W Fleming, and J.M Koppelman., December. Earned value project management. Project
Management Institute, 2016.
[3] J. Binder., Global project management: communication, collaboration and management
across borders. Routledge, 2016.
[4] H. Kerzner., Using the project management maturity model: strategic planning for project
management. Wiley, 2019.
[5] H. Kerzner., Project management metrics, KPIs, and dashboards: a guide to measuring and
monitoring project performance. John Wiley & Sons, 2017.
[6] H. Kerzner., Project management metrics, KPIs, and dashboards: a guide to measuring and
monitoring project performance. John Wiley & Sons, 2017.
[7] L. Mathiaszyk., C.Volkmann, and S. Read., Effectual Project Management: Thinking Like an
Expert Entrepreneur2, 2019.
[8] B. Lientz and K. Rea., Breakthrough technology project management. Routledge, 2016.

25
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
[9] H.A. Hornstein., The integration of project management and organizational change
management is now a necessity. International Journal of Project Management, 33(2), pp.291-
298, 2015.
[10] A. Badewi., The impact of project management (PM) and benefits management (BM)
practices on project success: Towards developing a project benefits governance
framework. International Journal of Project Management, 34(4), pp.761-778, 2016.
[11] P. Svejvig, and P. Andersen., Rethinking project management: A structured literature
review with a critical look at the brave new world. International Journal of Project
Management, 33(2), pp.278-290, 2015.
[12] J. KivilA., M. Martinsuo, and L. Vuorinen., Sustainable project management through
project control in infrastructure projects. International Journal of Project Management, 35(6),
pp.1167-1183, 2017.
[13] M.G. Kaiser., F. El Arbi, and F. Ahlemann.,. Successful project portfolio management
beyond project selection techniques: Understanding the role of structural
alignment. International Journal of Project Management, 33(1), pp.126-139, 2015
[14] M.M. De Carvalho., L.A. Patah, and D. De Souza Bido., Project management and its effects
on project success: Cross-country and cross-industry comparisons. International Journal of
Project Management, 33(7), pp.1509-1522, 2015.
[15] C.E.M. Serra, and M. Kunc., Benefits realisation management and its influence on project
success and on the execution of business strategies. International Journal of Project
Management, 33(1), pp.53-66, 2015.

26
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
[16] E.C. Conforto., D.C Amaral., S.L da Silva., A. Di Felippo and D.S.L KamikawachI., The
agility construct on project management theory. International Journal of Project
Management, 34(4), pp.660-674, 2016
[17] K. Samset, and G.H. Volden., Front-end definition of projects: Ten paradoxes and some
reflections regarding project management and project governance. International Journal of
Project Management, 34(2), pp.297-313, 2016.
[18] E.S. Andersen., Do project managers have different perspectives on project
management?. International Journal of Project Management, 34(1), pp.58-65, 2016.
[19] M. Padalkar, and S. Gopinath., Six decades of project management research: Thematic
trends and future opportunities. International Journal of Project Management, 34(7), pp.1305-
1321, 2016.
[20] X. Meng andP. Boyd, The role of the project manager in relationship
management. International Journal of Project Management, 35(5), pp.717-728., 2017.
[21] A. Qazi., J. Quigley., A. Dickson, and K. Kirytopoulos., Project Complexity and Risk
Management (ProCRiM): Towards modelling project complexity driven risk paths in
construction projects. International Journal of Project Management, 34(7), pp.1183-1198, 2016.
[22] . Bjorvatn, and A. Wald., Project complexity and team-level absorptive capacity as drivers
of project management performance. International Journal of Project Management, 36(6),
pp.876-888, 2018.