This is a very controversial topic. With spending time, we can earn more money, but with money we can’t buy time. However, money is needed for the completion of a project. I think a balance of both is needed in…   Read more»

I don’t think a stakeholder should be involved in the day-to-day activities of a project as their main concern is their money: how is it spent and how it will generate money. This might cause some misdirection as the stakeholders…   Read more»

I think the most important step in the project management process is the planning phase. Planning is essential as it is a manual that can guide the team towards reaching your general goals while preparing them for the risks and…   Read more»

Going over budget in a project reflects very poorly on the manager. It usually occurs when the manager has poor planning skills. The manager has very limited options in this case. In order to finish the project without going budget,…   Read more»

I like working in small team groups as a person with low industry experience. It allows for greater accountability, autonomy, and flexibility in a project. Small groups also move at a faster pace than a larger one, and it is…   Read more»

I would also rather have a more hands off manager. I wouldn’t want a manager that checks with me or helps me every step of the way. Even if I am encountering a certain problem, I would like to figure…   Read more»

As mentioned, functional and project based organizations both involve collaborations between the different departments. However, one of the biggest differences between the two is that in functional organization silos of information are formed while in project based ones knowledge transfers…   Read more»

I agree that one of the most important things in a project is meeting the deadlines. Planning properly is a crucial step in ensuring that the project is on schedule to meet the deadline. Breaking the tasks down into even…   Read more»

The FDA’s role is to make sure that the product is proven to be efficient and safe. I agree with most of you that the population should be presented with the facts, and each person should make his/her decision on…   Read more»

I am more intrigued by the post-market management, and I would like to work there. I’m more of a hands on person in the sense that I want to see the effects of the product on the patients and the…   Read more»

The mission statement of the FDA on their website is as follows “The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical…   Read more»

I would also run my business as a matrix organization because a matrix organization allows multiple departments to easily collaborate and collaborate on a project. The employees have access to a diverse set of skills and perspectives. I think it…   Read more»

I was working on my Senior Design Project during my undergraduate program with my classmates, and we reached a point where most of the group wanted to proceed with the project using a specific method, but there was one person…   Read more»

I personally knew a little bit about project management from the company I used to work at, and I was intrigued by it. That’s why I wanted to take this course and Dr. Simon’s other course Medical Device Development. I…   Read more»

A verbal agreement is typically done between the parties by speaking about it then it is sealed with a handshake. On the other hand, a written agreement is done between the parties by writing it on paper, then it is…   Read more»