All of the following factors have influenced the increased reliance upon project management in recent years EXCEPT:
A) rapid growth and changes in the information technology and telecommunications industries
B) realization that methods for large projects can be modified and used for small projects
C) increased competition in the global economy and its influence on market demand
D) the steady demands of ongoing operational work

Question

All of the following factors have influenced the increased reliance upon project management in recent years EXCEPT:​ 
A) rapid growth and changes in the information technology and telecommunications industries 
B) realization that methods for large projects can be modified and used for small projects 
C) increased competition in the global economy and its influence on market demand 
D) the steady demands of ongoing operational work

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The steady demands of ongoing operational work have not influenced the increased reliance upon project management in recent years. In fact, the need for managing ongoing operational work has led to the development of other management methodologies such as Kaizen, Lean, and Six Sigma. However, factors such as rapid growth and changes in the information technology and telecommunications industries, the realization that methods for large projects can be modified and used for small projects, and increased competition in the global economy and its influence on market demand have all contributed to the increased reliance upon project management in recent years.

All of the Following Factors Have Influenced the Increased Reliance