2. Managing a project
The main task of project management is to bring the project to a successful conclusion under the defined conditions. This is a global responsibility that can be described as an "obligation of result".
2.1 Decision-making and delegation of authority
Project management is therefore responsible for making the decisions needed to ensure that the project runs smoothly, from launch to close-out. Decision-making is an essential feature of the management function. Project management is therefore accompanied by a delegation of authority that enables legitimate decisions to be made concerning the project.
This delegation may vary from one organization to another, depending on the nature of the...
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Bibliography
Afitep, Dictionnaire de management de projet , Paris, Afnor, 2010 (5th ed.)
Websites
AFITEP The French-speaking project management association (afitep.org) provides a number of documents, see in particular its Studies > surveys and questionnaires section.
Reference systems
Guidelines for quality management in projects, international standard ISO 10006, Paris, Afnor, 2003
Management de projet : présentation générale , FD-X 50-115, Paris, Afnor, 2001
Recommendations for project management , FD-X 50-118, Paris, Afnor, 2005
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