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the present article describes the conceptual framework in the field of Project Management. It also outlines the support the Project Management Institute may provide in regards to managing projects. Additionally, this article explains the contribution that both the PMBOK guide and the PMP certification can offer to the development of projects as well as to working teams. the concepts developed in this article may benefit professionals that wish to learn about what it means to manage a project, the challenges than come with it, as well as the value that can be added to an organization that practices adequate project administration as a way to obtain satisfactory results.

The use of fitness apps (some based on behavior change theories) is increasing. Recently a taxonomy mapped app features to the Basic Psychological Needs (BPNs) posited by the Self-Determination Theory (SDT), providing the opportunity to build fitness apps whose design is informed by this theory of human motivation. However, it is unknown if the user's perceptions of such SDT-based design would indicate support to the BPNs.
This is important as the SDT states that interventions supporting the BPNs produce long-term benefits.
Following the taxonomy of app features based on SDT, we designed and developed Agon, an iPhone app. We deployed the app through a one-month field study involving 49 participants. The study allowed participants to use the app in their everyday lives, providing sufficient exposure for us to capture meaningful perceptions.
This work contributes empirical evidence that the features included in our design correctly mapped to the Basic Psychological Needs. We discuss implications for researchers and designers targeting effective interventions.