Exam: Project management processes and product-oriented management processes must be integrated
Project management processes describe project work, while product-oriented management processes specify the project’s product. Therefore, a project management process and a product-oriented management process—
a. Overlap and interact throughout the project
b. Are defined by the project life cycle
c. Are concerned with describing and organizing project work
d. Are similar for each application area
Answer: a. Overlap and interact throughout the project
Project management processes and product-oriented management processes must be integrated throughout the project’s life cycle, given their close relationship. In some cases, it is difficult to distinguish between the two. For example, knowing how the project will be created aids in determining the project’s scope. However, the project life cycle is independent from that of the product. [Executing]