CMA Intermediate · Operations Management and Strategic Management · Project Management, Monitoring and Control
Which feature best distinguishes a project from routine operations in an organisation?
A project is distinguished by having a defined start and end and producing a unique deliverable. Routine operations are ongoing and repetitive, whereas projects are temporary, constrained by time, cost and scope, and can involve any function.
- AIt is repetitive and continues indefinitely
- BIt has a defined start and end and produces a unique deliverableCorrect
- CIt has no constraints on time or cost
- DIt is carried out only by the finance department
Explanation
A project is temporary, with a defined beginning and end, and creates a unique product, service or result. Routine operations are ongoing and repetitive. Projects always face constraints of time, cost and scope, and are not limited to one department.
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