QUESTION

a) Project management activities are carried out in a planned manner. List the distinguishing characteristics of a project?

b) During project management meetings, there are two common terms, among others, that are used frequently namely (1) gates and (2) milestones. Explain what you understand by the term (1) gates and (2) milestones

c) A project plan aims to ensure that the project objectives are achieved within the constraints of quality, cost and time. Explain the importance of a project plan

d) In this IT era managing huge projects is greatly facilitated by the use of appropriate tools, such as the planning and control of the project will be assisted through the use of appropriate software Explain the steps that you would follow to choose aproject management software

e) Projects at times get delayed due to various factors. What are possible corrective actions that can be taken to bring the project back on track?