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Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam Crash Course
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Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam Crash Course

by Vijay Kanabar
March 2025
Beginner to intermediate
208 pages
5h 46m
English
Addison-Wesley Professional
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Chapter 6

Predictive Approach and Organizational Structures

Task 2-1: Explain When It Is Appropriate to Use a Predictive, Plan-based Approach

Key Concepts:

  • Predictive (Plan-Based) Approach: Best for projects with clear requirements and low uncertainty, like construction or manufacturing

  • Project Organizational Structures: Functional, Matrix and Projectized

Predictive Approach

The first concept to understand is when to use a predictive, plan-based approach. Understanding this will clarify core concepts and distinguishing features of a plan-based approach. The predictive approach to project management, also known as the traditional or waterfall approach, is characterized by several key features that make it suitable for specific types of projects ...

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