CHAPTER 2
Project Environment
In this chapter, you will
• Identify the factors and assets that may impact the outcome of a project
• Distinguish between organizational systems
• Understand the purpose and activities of a Project Management Office
• Recognize the hierarchy of projects, programs and portfolios
Chapter 2 of the PMBOK Guide, Sixth Edition, “The Environment in Which Projects Operate,” accounts for 6 percent (18) of the questions on the CAPM exam.
Projects are not completed in a vacuum, devoid of influence by organizational process assets (OPAs) and enterprise environmental factors (EEFs), structure types (matrix, projectized, hybrid, etc.), and governance framework (e.g., PMO). It is important for a project manager to recognize ...
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