1_What is a project and why project management(8)

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Definitions of a project

A project is a specific, finite task to be accomplished(Meredith & Mantel)Project involves a single, definable purpose, end product or result, usually specified in terms of cost, schedule, and performance requirements(Nicholas)A project can be considered to be any series of activities and tasks that (Kerzner) Have a specified objective to be completed within certain specifications; Have a defined start and end dates Have funding limits Consume resources (money, people, equipment)A temporary endeavourundertaken to create a unique product or service (PMI)