- 2068 Baisakh (old course) · 8 marks
Define, classify project; temporary organization
Short answer
A project is a temporary endeavor with definite start and end, creating a unique product within constraints. Classification by sector, size, ownership, resources, participation, purpose, technology, time, location. Characteristics: specific objective, definite life, uniqueness, progressive elaboration, temporary team, limited resources, uncertainty, interdependent tasks. Temporary team: formed from different fields, disbands after completion (e.g., district hospital team dissolves after handover).
Define a project and classify it. Name the characteristics of a project and describe what you mean by a temporary team/organization in a project.
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.
Classification
| Basis | Types | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | Agriculture, industry, energy, transport, health, education | Irrigation canal, cement factory |
| Size / cost | Small, medium, large, mega | Foot trail vs Melamchi water project |
| Ownership | Public, private, public-private (PPP) | Government road, private hotel, BOOT hydropower |
| Nature of resources | Labour intensive, capital intensive | Rural road by user groups, a dam |
| Participation | Domestic, bilateral, multilateral, joint venture | Government-funded road, Pokhara Airport (China Exim loan), ADB-funded water supply, Khimti hydropower |
| Purpose | Production, service, infrastructure, social | Factory, school, bridge |
| Technology | Conventional, high technology | Manual brick kiln vs automated plant |
| Time | Short term, medium term, long term | 6-month school building vs 10-year highway |
| Location | Urban, rural, regional, national | Smart city, village water supply |
Characteristics
- Specific objective
- Definite life span
- Unique, non-routine task
- Progressive elaboration
- Temporary team
- Limited resources
- Uncertainty and risk
- Interdependent activities
Temporary team / organisation
A project needs people from different fields for a limited time. A team is formed when the project starts: the project manager is appointed, and engineers, surveyors, accountants and workers are drawn from the parent organisation or hired from outside. Once the project is completed, the team is disbanded and the members return to their departments or move to other projects.
Features: it is created for one objective, has a leader with clear authority, its members bring different skills, and it has no permanent status. Example: the team formed to build a district hospital, which dissolves after handover. Because the group is new, team building, role definition and communication are essential.
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