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Thomas Tapera
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Functional work is repeated and ongoing, focusing on operations and consistency with industry standards and managing people and ongoing budgets, posing low and stable risk. In contrast, project work is unique with no rehearsal, focusing on accomplishing specific projects by managing work under potentially fewer standards due to the unique nature of each project, posing higher risk. Project management employs principles, methods and techniques to effectively plan, control, resource, make decisions and replan project work to complete projects on schedule, within budget and fully meeting specifications, while optimizing project cost, time and quality.

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Comparison of project and functional work. Functional Project 1 Type of work Repeated, on-going Unique, no rehearsal, Often involves change. 2 3 4 5 Focus is on Operations Managing people Budgets On-going operational Consistency and Industry standards Risk Low-On-going work is stable Focus on accomplishing Completing the project. Managing work. specific projects May have few standards because work is unique. 6 Higher risk because work is unique and unknown 7 NB:1.The traditional functional approach is not adequate in a project environment and does not promote quality work on time and within budget. The project approach promotes the innovation, experimentation, and entrepreneurship needed in the world today. 2. Project management is a set of principles, methods, and techniques that people use to effectively plan and control project work. It establishes a sound basis for effective planning, scheduling, resourcing, decision-making, controlling, and re-planning. Project management principles and techniques help complete projects on schedule, within budget, and in full accordance with project specifications. At the same time, they help achieve the other goals of the organization, such as productivity, quality, and cost effectiveness. The objective of project management is to optimize project cost, time, and quality. PMIZ White papers 03/2011 Copyright © reserved www.pmiz.org.zw Page 1

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  • 1. Comparison of project and functional work. Functional Project 1 Type of work Repeated, on-going Unique, no rehearsal, Often involves change. 2 3 4 5 Focus is on Operations Managing people Budgets On-going operational Consistency and Industry standards Risk Low-On-going work is stable Focus on accomplishing Completing the project. Managing work. specific projects May have few standards because work is unique. 6 Higher risk because work is unique and unknown 7 NB:1.The traditional functional approach is not adequate in a project environment and does not promote quality work on time and within budget. The project approach promotes the innovation, experimentation, and entrepreneurship needed in the world today. 2. Project management is a set of principles, methods, and techniques that people use to effectively plan and control project work. It establishes a sound basis for effective planning, scheduling, resourcing, decision-making, controlling, and re-planning. Project management principles and techniques help complete projects on schedule, within budget, and in full accordance with project specifications. At the same time, they help achieve the other goals of the organization, such as productivity, quality, and cost effectiveness. The objective of project management is to optimize project cost, time, and quality. PMIZ White papers 03/2011 Copyright © reserved www.pmiz.org.zw Page 1