- 2082 Bhadra · 4+4 marks
Types of projects; effect of project management
Short answer
A project is a temporary endeavor with definite start/end, creating a unique product within constraints. Types classified by sector, size, ownership, resources, participation, purpose, technology, time, location. Project management ensures clear objectives, planning, efficient resource use, control, coordination, risk reduction, quality, and communication, leading to on-time, within-budget, quality completion.
Define a project and illustrate the types of projects with examples. Describe the effect of project management for the smooth running of 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.
Types of projects
| 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 | See below |
| 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 |
Examples of other types: labour intensive (rural trail), capital intensive (hydropower), joint venture (cement plant with foreign partner), multilateral (World Bank funded roads).
Effect of project management on smooth running
- Clear objectives and scope: everyone knows what is to be done.
- Proper planning: WBS, schedule and budget prevent confusion.
- Efficient use of resources: less waste of labour, material and machines.
- Control: delays and cost overruns are found early and corrected.
- Coordination: the work of contractors, consultants and departments is linked.
- Risk reduction: risks are identified and handled before they cause loss.
- Quality assurance: work meets specifications.
- Better decisions and communication: timely information to the client and team.
- Result: completion on time, within budget and to the required quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.
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