CE-703-B Project Management - Jun 2025 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aDiscuss the major project constraints and explain how they can be effectively balanced to achieve project success.
   How to answer

   • Define triple constraint: scope, time, cost plus quality, risk, resources
   • Explain interdependence with trade-off examples
   • Balancing strategies: prioritization, planning, monitoring, stakeholder communication
   • Role of project manager in optimization for success
2. 7 Marks
   bDefine global project management. Discuss the challenges and strategies involved in managing projects across different geographical locations.
   How to answer

   • Define global project management
   • Challenges: culture, time zones, communication, legal, logistics
   • Strategies: standardized processes, technology, leadership, risk management
   • Example of distributed project coordination
3. 7 Marks
   aWhat are the different project selection methods? Briefly explain any three.
   How to answer

   • List selection methods: NPV, IRR, payback, scoring, checklist
   • Explain any three with formula/criteria
   • Merits and suitability for decision making
   • Example application
4. 7 Marks
   bDiscuss the importance of building strong relationships with customers and partners in project management. How does it influence project success?
   How to answer

   • Importance of trust, satisfaction, repeat business
   • Role of communication and partnership in requirements and risk reduction
   • Link to success: quality, timely delivery, stakeholder support
   • Strategies to build relationships
5. 7 Marks
   aWhat factors influence the decision to develop a proposal? Discuss key techniques used in proposal development.
   How to answer

   • Factors: client needs, competition, capability, profitability, risk, resources
   • Proposal development decision process
   • Key techniques: cost estimation, scheduling, technical approach, team organization
   • Win strategy and review
6. 7 Marks
   bOutline the essential components of a project proposal and explain their importance.
   How to answer

   • Components: executive summary, scope, schedule, budget, organization, risks
   • Purpose of each component
   • Importance for clarity, evaluation and approval
   • Link to project charter and baseline
7. 7 Marks
   aExplain the concept of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). How does it help in assigning responsibilities effectively?
   How to answer

   • Define WBS: hierarchical decomposition of deliverables
   • Levels, work packages and dictionary
   • How it clarifies tasks for responsibility assignment (RACI/OBS)
   • Benefits for planning and control with diagram
8. 7 Marks
   bDiscuss the importance of estimating activity resources and durations. What are the common methods used for estimation?
   How to answer

   • Importance of resource and duration estimates for schedule and cost
   • Methods: analogous, parametric, three-point PERT, bottom-up, expert judgment
   • Steps and data required
   • Impact on critical path and budgeting
9. 7 Marks
   aWhat is resource-constrained planning? How do resource leveling and scheduling improve project efficiency?
   How to answer

   • Define resource-constrained planning vs time-constrained
   • Resource leveling and smoothing concepts and steps
   • How scheduling resolves over-allocation
   • Benefits: efficiency, reduced delays, optimal utilization
10. 7 Marks
    bDiscuss various cost control techniques used in project management.
    How to answer

    • Cost control purpose and baseline
    • Techniques: budgeting, earned value, variance analysis, forecasting
    • Change control and corrective actions
    • Tools for monitoring
11. 7 Marks
    aWhat is cash flow and explain the elements of cash flow?
    How to answer

    • Define cash flow: inflows vs outflows over time
    • Elements: initial investment, operating cash flows, salvage, working capital
    • Importance for feasibility and liquidity
    • Cash flow diagram concept
12. 7 Marks
    bExplain the process of risk identification and assessment in project management.
    How to answer

    • Risk identification tools: brainstorming, checklists, SWOT, Delphi
    • Assessment: qualitative vs quantitative, probability-impact matrix
    • Risk register and prioritization
    • Link to response planning
13. 7 Marks
    aList and explain the major responsibilities of a project manager in different project phases.
    How to answer

    • Phases: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closure
    • Manager duties in each: scope, team, control, delivery, handover
    • Leadership, communication and decision making
    • Examples per phase
14. 7 Marks
    bWhat is a matrix organizational structure? Explain its different types with examples.
    How to answer

    • Define matrix structure: dual reporting to functional and project managers
    • Types: weak, balanced, strong matrix with authority differences
    • Examples and advantages/disadvantages
    • Comparison with functional/projectized
15. 14 Marks
    Explain any two of the following:

    1. i)Role of delegation in effective project management
    2. ii)Stakeholder Engagement
    3. iii)Functional Organizational Structure
    4. iv)Project Kickoff Meeting
    How to answer

    • Lead-in plus any two topics with definition and key points
    • Importance, process/steps and benefits for project success
    • Suitable example or diagram for each
    • Concluding relevance to effective management