The executing process group consists of those processes, which used to perform to complete the work defined in the project management plan to satisfy the project expectations. Executing process group integrates people and resources to carry out the project management plan for the project.
- Execute activities in the project plan
- Procure required project resources
- Complete work packages
- Document lesson learned
- Implement approved changes, corrective and preventive actions
- Ensure processes are followed
- Hold team building activities and boost morale and efficiency
- Manage resource allocation and utilization
- Hold progress review meetings and distributes progress reports.
- Keep everyone focused on the project goal.
Processes under Execution Process Group
Direct and Manage Project Execution
The process of leading and performing the work defined in the project management plan and implementing approves changes to achieve project objectives. It provides total management of project work.
|
Inputs |
Tools & Techniques |
Outputs |
|
|
|
It required review of the impact of all project changes and the implementation of approved changes. Change request consist of the followings:
- Corrective Action
- Preventive Action
- Defect Repair
- Updates
Perform Quality Assurance
Process of auditing the quality requirements and the results from quality control measurement to ensure that appropriate quality standards and operational definitions are used. This process improves the quality processes.
|
Inputs |
Tools & Techniques |
Outputs |
|
|
|
Quality Management & Control tools includes
- Affinity Diagram
- PDPC (Process decision program charts
- Interrelationship digraphs
- Tree Diagram
- Prioritization matrices
- Activity Network diagram
- Matrix Diagram
Acquire Project Team
Process of confirming human resource availability and obtaining the team necessary to complete project activities. This process helps us to develop the competency chart and obtaining the best successful team.
|
Inputs |
Tools & Techniques |
Outputs |
|
|
|
Multi-criteria decision analysis consist of
- Availability
- Cost
- Experience
- Ability
- Knowledge
- Skills
- Attitude
- International factor
Develop Project Team
Process of improving competencies, team member interaction, and overall team environment to enhance project performance. This process results in improved teamwork, enhance people skills and competencies, motivated employees, reduced staff turnover rates and improved overall project performance.
|
Inputs |
Tools & Techniques |
Outputs |
|
|
|
Team building activities includes
- Forming
- Storming
- Norming
- Performing and Adjourning
Manage Project Team
Process of tracking team member performance, providing feedback, resolving issues and managing team changes to optimize project performance. It influence team behavior, manages conflicts, resolves issues, and appraises team member performance.
|
Inputs |
Tools & Techniques |
Outputs |
|
|
|
Conflict Management includes
- Withdraw / Avoid
- Smooth / Accommodate
- Compromise / Reconcile
- Force / Direct
- Collaborate / Problem Solve
Manage Communication
Process of creating, collecting, distributing, storing, retrieving and disposition of project information in accordance to the communications management plan. It enables an effective communication flow between project stakeholders.
|
Inputs |
Tools & Techniques |
Outputs |
|
|
|
Organizational process asset updates in Manage communications are
- Stakeholder Notification
- Project Reports
- Project presentations
- Project records
- Feedback from stakeholder
- Lesson learned documentation
Conduct Procurement
Process of obtaining seller responses, selecting a seller, and awarding a contract.
|
Inputs |
Tools & Techniques |
Outputs |
|
|
|
Manage Stakeholders Engagements
Process of communicating and working with stakeholders to meet their needs/expectations, address issues as they occur, and foster appropriate stakeholder engagement in project activities. It helps to make relations better with stakeholders and significantly increase the chances of project success
|
Inputs |
Tools & Techniques |
Outputs |
|
|
|
Questions & Answers
- The need for ____is one of the major driving forces for communication in a project
- Optimization
- Integrity
- Integration
- Differentiation
Correct Answer: C
The project manager is an integrator. This is a question about your role as an integrator and communicator. - During project executing, a major problem occurs that was not included in the risk register. What should you do FIRST?
- Create a workaround.
- Reevaluate the identify risk processes
- Look for any unexpected effects of the problem
- Tell management
Correct Answer: A
- The seller tells you that your activities have resulted in an increase in their cost. You should
- Recommend a change to the project cost.
- Have a meeting with management to find out what to do.
- Ask the seller for supporting information
- Deny any wrongdoing.
Correct Answer: C
- All of the following are examples of the cost of non-conformance EXCEPT.
- Rework
- Quality Training
- Scrap
- Warranty Costs
Correct Answer: B
- Which of the following is the primary output of the Develop Project team process?
- Change requests
- Staffing management plan
- Team performance assessment
- Updates issue log
Correct Answer: C
- Which of the following activities occurs during the plan procurement process?
- Make-or-buy decision
- Answering seller questions about the bid documents
- Advertising
- Proposal evaluation
Correct Answer: D
Take a Free Demo of Whizlabs PMP Offerings:
PMP Exam Questions
PMP Online Training (with full length videos)
PMP Live Virtual Classroom Training
Preparing for PMP® Certification? Pass in 1st attempt through Whizlabs PMP Training Course! Start with Free Trial!
- What are Scrum roles and why it’s needed? - August 12, 2017
- Stakeholder Analysis – Is it required? - July 28, 2017
- Project Manager – An integrator, how? - July 28, 2017
- Different PMI Certifications – Which one to choose? - July 28, 2017
- What is the importance of Change Management in Project Management? - June 23, 2017
- What’s important to know to build a career in Agile? - June 23, 2017
- Agile Basics, Manifesto & Principles - June 23, 2017
- Scrum – Is it mandatory to learn in today’s IT market? - June 2, 2017