project characteristics (cont..)

• Interdependences (source of conflict)

cross-functional, cross-project, cross-activity.

• Uniqueness

No practice or rehearsal, one-time set of events.

• A team of people

Non-trivial number & organizational structure.

cross-functional origins, interests & allegiances.

Project  Characteristics  (cont..)

• Divisible into subtasks (called activities)

O often numerous, essentially unique, and non­ repetitive.

O  sequenced by precedence relationship.

O  require careful coordination and monitoring.

• Change (source of Conflict)
• A single point of responsibility (the Project Manager)

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