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1. The Project Management Institute defines a project as, "it has a beginning, a middle and an end." With that said, is this all the project management lifecycle is? Please explain.

2. Scope management means different things to different people. What is the definition of scope management in your organization and why is this definition used in your organization? Please explain.

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The project management lifecycle has four phases, namely initiation, planning, execution and closure. Each phase encompasses numerous activities that are undertaken to ensure successful completion of a project as per desired scope, schedule and budget. For example, the project initiation stage comprises of development of business case to undertake the project, completion of feasibility study and appointment of suitable team, project ...

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