Abstract| Introduction| Types of Projects| Common Characteristics
Approach| Variables| Conclusions| References| Appendix
Major Types of Projects Based on Product of Project
Here is a list of nine different types of projects based on the product they produce. The profession should think of other products of projects not listed here and come up with an agreed list.
| Type of Project | Product of Project (Examples) | |
| 1. | Administrative | installing a new accounting system |
| 2. | Construction | a building or road |
| 3. | Computer Software Development | a new computer program |
| 4. | Design of Plans | architectural or engineering plans |
| 5. | Equipment or System Installation | a telephone system or IT system |
| 6. | Event or Relocation | Olympiads or a move into a new building |
| 7. | Maintenance of Process Industries | petro-chemical plant or electric generating station |
| 8. | New Product Development | a new drug or aerospace/defense product |
| 9. | Research | a feasibility study or investigating a chemical |
| 10. | Other | ??? |
Major variables or parameters or attributes
The following is a list of different characteristics that relate to different projects. It was developed by analyzing the nature of the nine different types above. It also draws on previous work as listed in the references. See the Appendix.
| Variable | Range* | |
| 1. | Stability of scope | H M L |
| 2. | Degree of uncertainty or risk | H M L |
| 3. | Type of worker | Craft (blue collar) vs. Intellectual (white collar) |
| 4. | Importance of time (Pace) | H M L |
| 5. | Importance of cost | H M L |
| 6. | Level of new technology | H M L |
| 7. | Series of projects or one of a kind | H M L |
| 8. | Form of commitment | External contract or internal work |
| 9. | Level of detail in plans | H M L |
| * H = High; M = Medium; L = Low | ||
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