--- title: "Project management methodology" subject: "ICT Project Management" chapter: 7 key: "semester_7/ict_project_management:pm-methodology" source: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_7/ict_project_management/pm-methodology site: BCT Engineering --- # Project management methodology ICT Project Management · Chapter 7: Project Integration Management - Asked in: year not given - Video: [7 Important Project Management Methodologies You Need To MASTER](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVgStx8aMqs) — Psoda - Answer checked by Claude Opus 5.5 (high effort) on 2026-10-14 - Page: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_7/ict_project_management/pm-methodology - Whole chapter: https://www.bctengineer.com/md/semester_7/ict_project_management/chapter-7 ## Question What do you mean by project management methodology? ## Short answer A project management methodology is a standard set of processes, templates, and rules for consistent project execution. It provides guidelines for planning, execution, control, and closure, tailored to project size; examples include PRINCE2, Waterfall, Agile. ## Answer A **project management methodology** is a set of standard principles, processes, practices, tools, templates and rules that an organisation adopts to manage its projects consistently. It tells the project team how to plan, execute, control and close projects. A methodology is an organisation-level framework, whereas PMBOK is a general body of knowledge from which a methodology can be tailored. #### Components - **Process groups and phases** (stage gates). - **Procedures and guidelines** for each process (scope, schedule, cost, risk, change control). - **Templates and forms**: charter, WBS, status report, change request, risk log. - **Roles and responsibilities**. - **Tools and techniques**: scheduling software, estimating methods, review practices. - **Standards**: quality and documentation standards. - **Governance**: approvals, reporting lines and escalation. #### Examples of methodologies | Methodology | Type | |---|---| | PRINCE2 | Process-based, predictive | | Waterfall / PMBOK-based | Predictive | | Agile / Scrum | Adaptive | | Lean / Six Sigma | Efficiency and quality | | Critical chain, Kanban | Technique-specific | #### Benefits - Consistent results and shared language. - Lower risk by following proven steps. - Faster start of projects using templates. - Easier training, audit and improvement. - Better control and visibility for management. #### Tailoring A good methodology is scaled to project size and risk. A small web update needs lighter documentation than a national ERP. ```text Project -> Methodology (process + tools + templates) -> Consistent planning, control, delivery ``` **Example:** An IT company's methodology requires a charter, risk assessment and a stage-gate review before each phase, with weekly status reports for projects above Rs 10 lakh. ## Check yourself The answer's key points as multiple-choice questions, with the correct option and why. 1. A project management methodology is: A. A set of standard principles, processes, practices, tools and templates an organisation adopts B. A single software tool C. A government law D. A list of project risks Answer: A. It gives consistent rules for planning, executing, controlling and closing projects. (Key point: Definition) 2. How does PMBOK relate to a methodology? A. PMBOK is the same as PRINCE2 B. PMBOK is a body of knowledge from which a methodology can be tailored C. PMBOK is a project template only D. PMBOK is a company-specific rule set Answer: B. PMBOK is general knowledge; a methodology is the organisation-level framework. (Key point: PMBOK vs methodology) 3. What does tailoring a methodology mean? A. Using it identically on every project B. Removing all templates C. Scaling it to project size and risk D. Using it only for large projects Answer: C. A small web update needs lighter documentation than a national ERP. (Key point: Tailoring) 4. Which methodology is adaptive? A. Waterfall B. PRINCE2 C. Critical chain D. Agile / Scrum Answer: D. Agile/Scrum is adaptive; waterfall and PMBOK-based are predictive. 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