| PM Practices | Position in Fernandes et al.’s study | Position in Besner & Hobbs’ study |
| Progress report | 1st | 2nd |
| Requirements analysis | 2nd | 4th |
| Progress meetings | 3rd | Not included |
| Risk identification | 4th | 14th |
| Project scope statement | 5th | 3rd |
| Kick-off meeting | 6th | 5th |
| Milestone planning | 7th | 11th |
| Work breakdown structure | 8th | 10th |
| Change request | 9th | 8th |
| Project issue log | 10th | Not included |
| Gantt chart | 11st | 6th |
| Activity list | 12nd | 15th |
| Client acceptance form | 13rd | 20th |
| Risk response plan/Contingent plans | 14th | 18th |
| Project statement of work | 15th | 12nd |
| Communication plan | 16th | - |
| Responsibility assignment matrix | 17th | - |
| Baseline plan | 18th | 17th |
| Qualitative risk analysis | 19th | 19th |
| Project charter | 20th | - |