Question

All of the following factors have influenced the increased reliance upon project management in recent years EXCEPT: rapid growth and changes in the information technology and telecommunications industries.

the steady demands of ongoing operational work.
the realization that techniques developed on complex projects can be simplified and used for less complex projects.
increased competition in the global economy and ever-increasing market demand.

Answer 1

In the context of project management, ongoing operational work does not drive the reliance on project management, whereas IT growth, management technique adaptability, and increased global competition do.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks which factor has not influenced the increased reliance upon project management in recent years. All factors listed except 'the steady demands of ongoing operational work' have indeed contributed to this trend.

The rapid growth and changes in the information technology and telecommunications industries, the realization that project management techniques can be adapted for different complexities, and the increased global competition and market demand have all been significant driving forces.

Traditional ongoing operational work, although important within organizations, does not typically influence the reliance on or the evolution of project management methodologies.