Question

1-  Compare Project Quality Planning as defined in PMBOK with the process described in this template

a- Map the template elements to the three phases of Project Quality Management in PMBOK (Figure 8-1 ).

b- Discuss what elements of PMBOK quality management are covered or not covered and if TBSM goes beyond PMBOK. If so in what ways?

c- Comment on the strengths and weaknesses of the TBSM template for managing quality in a project.

Answer 1

A.

	Project quality Management Overview
8.1 Plan Quality Management	8.2 Management Quality	8.3 Control Quality

B. The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) covers nine elements of managing projects. These areas are:-----

1. Project Integration Management

2. Scope Management

3. Time Management

4. Cost Management

5. Quality Management

6. Human Resources Management

7. Communications Management

8. Risk Management

9. Procurement Management

Management In the TBSM, elements of the above are discussed but they are not included in a major point. For example, Project Integration Management is included in the TBSM but only in a chart format under “quality control standards”. There is no breakdown of each element like there is in the PMBOK.

C. Strengths: Gives specific outputs that managing quality will provide. Gives a clear definition of what is expected. Very detailed.

Weakness==does not match up specifically with TBSM templates. Does not relate specifically to a certain project, just an overview.