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Describe the systems view of project management
and how it applies to information technology (IT)
projects
Understand organizations, including the four frames,
organizational
structures, and
organizational culture
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organizational
structures, and
organizational culture
Explain why stakeholder management and top
management commitment are critical for a project’s
success
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Understand the concept of a project phase and
the project life cycle, and distinguish between
project development and product development
Discuss the unique attributes and diverse nature
of IT projects
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of IT projects
Describe recent trends affecting IT project
management, including globalization, outsourcing,
virtual teams, and agile project management
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Projects must operate in a broad organizational
environment
Project managers need to use systems thinking:
◦taking a holistic view of carrying out projects within the
context of the organization
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context of the organization
Senior managers must make sure projects
continue to support current business needs
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A systems approach emerged in the 1950s to
describe a more analytical approach to
management and problem solving
Three parts include:
◦Systems philosophy: an overall model for thinking about
things as systems
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things as systems
◦Systems analysis: problem-solving approach
◦Systems management: address business, technological,
and organizational issues before making changes to
systems
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