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Project Management Questions and Answers
Preface A few years ago we could basically pick and choose the job we wanted. If we were dissatisfied we moved on. Job mobility was the order of the day. Now, in far too many cases, outsourcing, downsizing, and/or rightsizing seem to be the order of the day. Job stability often appears to be little more than words found in a dictionary. Here is a book that will enable you to beat out the competition. Your competition is all those people trying to get the same job you are trying to get. Let us face it, as far as you are concerned there is only one person that is going to get each job. As for the job you want, you want it to be you, not them. If you play your cards right, try as hard as you can, prepare yourself, and never give up, you will succeed. And this is what this book is all about … preparing and succeeding. There are numerous FAQs, questions and answers, articles on Web, books, etc. on the market covering almost every conceivable topic, however, from an interview perspective it is not feasible to brush up on all these materials when you may not have much time. With technologies evolving so rapidly, it is hard for even the most knowledgeable professional to handle job interview with confidence and precise answers to tough technical and management questions. This is especially true when it comes to information about such vital new areas of job opportunity as Project Management, leadership, etc. The key objective of this book is to cover all the core concepts and areas which all project managers should be familiar with to perform in their jobs or to do well in interviews as it provides answers to challenging and difficult questions in a wide range of important areas. The interviewer can also use this book to ensure that they hire the right candidate depending on their requirements. Many folks become project managers by chance. Someone assigns them the management of a project because of their area of expertise while not taking into account they have never had any project management training. And without the specific skills and techniques necessary to clarify objectives, avoid serious errors of omission, and eliminate costly mistakes, the whole enterprise can quickly become a recipe for disaster. But for those without the formal background who want to become acquainted with the discipline of project management, help has indeed arrived. Project Management Questions and Answers is a one-stop reference that both beginning and experienced project managers will use successfully in project or program manager job interviews and countless on-the-job situations. Providing the answers to critical questions, from the simplest to the most advanced, this book is arranged to get you the information you need the moment you need it. You will find helpful explanations of crucial project management issues. Packed with numerous real-life examples and case studies, Project Management Questions and Answers is an indispensable guide covering all the phases and processes of managing projects. It is a practical and constantly usable resource for understanding fundamental project management issues and implementing workable solutions based on author’s more than 30 years development and management experience. There are in all about 200 questions with detailed answers in single-spaced 120 pages so you do not have to worry about spending countless hours browsing the Web or text books for correct answers that get you succeed. This book is not a multiple choice question and answer book as we believe we need to have detailed understanding of concepts and principles to better do our job as a project or program manager. Key topics covered include: Core Concepts, Project Planning, Project Control, Project Execution, Leadership, Scope, Project Estimating, Cost Management, Time Management, Human Resources Management, Building Projects in Organization, Risk Management, Quality, Earned Value Reporting, Communication, etc. In the latest edition, we have demonstrated a commitment to clear, direct writing, with questions that are quick, to the point and stress the core essentials of project management. Those who want to learn more about the profession, as well as those who want to fine-tune their development skills, will find it to be a straightforward question and answer format with hundreds of questions covering key project management knowledge areas. Whether you are a seasoned professional, novice, student, or instructor of project management, you will appreciate this book for its rich content and ability to test your skill and knowledge. Please review the complete table of contents at http://books.basandra.com/miqb/project-management-contents.html and sample answers at http://books.basandra.com/miqb/project-management-sample-answers.html so that you know the content and quality of the book you are buying. Simply return the book if you are not 100% satisfied – no questions asked. However, I would request you to please provide your valuable suggestions for improvement since I strongly believe in continuous improvement. More than 200,000 copies of author’s previous books have been sold. Please review author’s profile at: http://books.basandra.com/aboutus.html It is planned to keep this book updated on a regular basis so that the readers are kept current with latest trends. By purchasing this book, you are eligible to get all future editions of this book free of cost provided you send us the following information using http://books.basandra.com/contactus.html - Your Name, Name of Book Purchased, Date of Purchase, Purchase Price, Purchased From, and Your Email. Please note that your email will only be used to send the latest editions. Basandra Books introduced its first question and answer book in 2010 and, as the project management profession continues to mature, improvements to this book have evolved naturally from various feedbacks on the previous editions. I sincerely appreciate the invaluable feedback provided by various readers and reviewers. Please provide any feedback and corrections using http://books.basandra.com/contactus.html or email to books-support@basandra.com. Thank you in advance for your feedback. All in all a lot of effort by the author has been put into providing you, the technical and management professional whose livelihood depends on the currency of his or her technical and management knowledge and skills, with as much new meaningful information as possible. If I am able to give you any of the information that you need to survive and succeed then my effort would be considered more than worthwhile. Suresh Basandra, California, USA
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