Milestones Are Important Points in a Project Schedule That Can

question 32

Multiple Choice

Milestones are important points in a project schedule that can serve as check points for project managers and sponsors.All of the following reasons might justify the decision to establish a milestone EXCEPT:

• A) completion of a major deliverable
• B) the time right before a large amount of money needs to be committed
• C) a merging point where multiple activities must be completed before progress can continue
• D) scheduling team status meetings

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Definitions:

Mutual Survival

Is the concept that individuals or entities work together in cooperation, recognizing that their interests are interdependent and that their long-term survival benefits from common efforts.

Distributive Negotiations

A negotiation method focused on dividing limited resources between parties, where any gain by one party is a loss for the other.

Consensus

General agreement among members of a group or community, often used in decision-making processes to ensure collective support.

Intragroup Conflict

Disputes or disagreements that occur within a group, affecting its cohesion and potentially its performance.