, PROJECT MANAGEMENT
(PRO4801)
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, Part 1: Chapter 1
Introduction: What is a project?
Projects are activities that are carried out
by humans such as farming, mining among
others.
Projects are known through their
characteristics such as:
A project must have a defined goal.
A project is unique.
It is temporary in nature.
It carries a risk.
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