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Define project and its characteristics
Short answer
A project is a temporary endeavor with a unique output, constrained by time, cost, and quality. Its characteristics include a specific objective, definite life span, uniqueness, progressive elaboration, temporary team, limited resources, uncertainty, interdependent tasks, stakeholders, and multi-disciplinary work.
Define a project. Explain the characteristics of a project with appropriate examples.
Definition
A project is a temporary endeavour, with a definite start and end, undertaken by a team to create a unique product, service or result within limited time, cost and quality constraints. Examples: building the Kathmandu-Terai Fast Track, a 100 MW hydropower plant, a bridge, or developing a hospital information system.
Characteristics
| Characteristic | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Specific objective | Defined purpose and deliverable | Complete a 40 m span bridge |
| Definite life span | Fixed start and end date | Start Shrawan 2080, finish Asar 2082 |
| Unique / non-routine | Not a repetitive task; each project differs in site, design, conditions | Two dams are never identical |
| Progressive elaboration | Details are developed step by step as information increases | Concept, feasibility, detailed design, drawings |
| Temporary team | Team formed for the project and dispersed at the end | Engineers, contractors, consultants |
| Limited resources | Fixed budget, manpower, equipment, time | Budget of NRs 50 crore |
| Uncertainty and risk | Future events cannot be fully predicted | Landslide, price rise, delay in land acquisition |
| Interdependent tasks | Activities depend on each other | Foundation before columns |
| Customer / stakeholders | Client, funder, users, public | Department of Roads, donor, villagers |
| Multi-disciplinary and cross-functional | Different specialists work together | Civil, electrical, environment, finance |
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