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6.4 The importance of control
Throughout the executing stage of the project the project manager is responsible for
monitoring and controlling its progress towards successful completion. The most
important aspect of project control is ensuring that monitoring progress is carried out
on a regular basis.
What are the main purposes of a control system?
Prevention of deviations.
Correction of deviations.
Prevention of any future deviations, by revising plans, target, measures etc.
Implementation of recommendations from monitoring, reviewing and evaluating
the project.
6.5 Performance and conformance management
Performance measurement is required throughout the project in order to assess the
progress of each aspect of the project. Measurement can include:
scope performance measures
functional quality
technical quality performance
client satisfaction measures.
Conformance management systems focus on:
inspection
quality control
quality assurance
Conformance quality depends upon compliance with technical specifications and
relates to the use of superior operations management to reduce waste and costs,
and increase uniformity.
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