Task: Module summaryMastering project management is crucial to organisations in the 21st century. Recognising the importance of both tools and techniques as well as human and organisational factors in achieving project success, the module enables students to learn the ‘hard’ science essential for project managers today, but with the crucial emphasis on the soft skills involved in managing people and change in order to help achieve delivery...
Question: Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate ability to self-evaluate by reflecting upon alternative project management philosophies and technologies in the context of computing-related projects and associated investment initiatives. 2. Communicate clearly, fluently and effectively in conveying informed opinions applicable to information technology-based projects.3. Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the ability to select and emplo...
Question: Learning outcomes addressed Evaluate country risk and its impact on project selection and management Critically evaluate organisational cultures that encourage creativity, innovation and risk acceptance in the context of the management of international projects Evaluate options within a range of situations in conditions of limited knowledge or uncertainty. Critically evaluate the project management strategies that project manager...
Task Directions: Complete each deliverable under the Task section for each project management knowledge area. You may use the template data files located in the Course Module. Modify as needed. Submit all your deliverable in one zip file. Make sure you title each file appropriately. Part 1: Project Integration Management Manage Your Health, Inc. (MYH) is a Fortune 500 company that provides a variety of healthcare services a...
Question: Project Management, Philosophies & Tools is assessed by individual in-course work worth 100%. You are required to submit the work appropriate to the assessment requirements outlined below to the submission link in the Assessments folder on Blackboard Ultra by the due date provided on the cover of this document. The expected overall word count for your assessment This does not include the table of contents and reference list. The work...
Task: Introduction Project management in terms of management perspective means to perform project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and closing of the project within limited or specified time, money and scope to meet the client’s expectations (PMBOK, 2017). A project manager has to possess strong planning skills, decent communication skills and the ability to implement the project to deliver the desirable outcome to...
Questions: Draw a Gantt Chart For The Construction Phase Of The Program. What Is The Completion Date If Construction Starts In March? What Is The Completion Date Of The Project If Construction Is Started In November? Why Is It Not Possible To Meet The Scheduling Con-Straints Set By The Board? What Is Your Recommenda-Tion To Handle The Scheduling Problem? When Will The Program Be Completed Based On Your Recommendation? ...
Answer: Review of article on stakeholder management Nguyen, T. S., Mohamed, S., & Panuwatwanich, K. (2018). Stakeholder Management in Complex Project: Review of Contemporary Literature. Journal of Engineering, Project & Production Management, 8(2). It is being claimed by the researchers in this article that stakeholder management in complex projects has received extensive attention from the both industry as well as the acad...
Questions: Introduction For the purposes of this exercise, assume that this project is at the inception stage and the need for this project has only just been identified. Briefing for proposed Radisson Blu Hotel The derelict Hewlett Packard (HP) site near the Frenchay Campus of the University of the West of England (UWE) is to be demolished and replaced by a new nine-storey 150-room hotel in a major redevelopment project. The development...
Tasks: Learning Outcomes 1. Critically analyse the interaction and mutual impact between infrastructure project, society and the environment, and the sphere of influence of the project manager in impacting those outcomes. 2. Critically evaluate the specific nature of infrastructure projects with regards to the challenges, stakeholders, governance and funding/financial arrangements, noting how these specificities impact on the proj...
Answers:- Answer 1: - Scope Statement: - The focus of the Toastmasters International is to assist their contributors enhance their management and verbal exchange skills. They try this with the aid of using working towards and receiving remarks from contributors. A vital part of the project is defining and dealing with the mission requirements. Requirements are the com...
Question: Knowledge: You will be able to develop understanding of the core activity areas project managers concern themselves with and how they relate to personal and organisational issues. Intellectual/transferrable: You will be able to apply the principles of project management to the planned development and delivery of business initiatives, e.g. new products, services or events. Coursework Details Formative (not marked – f...
This module will critically examine the core concepts of project management and promote the use of planned and structured approach when managing projects in various domains and context. It will create an understanding of the project management principles, techniques and toolsets and how they could be used to enhance the likelihood of project success. It will also further navigate and critically apply project management tools and techniques effect...
CASE STUDY: Bathroom Renovations Part 1: Project Integration Management After living in their house for 30 years, the Smith family decided to renovate the upstairs bathroom. It was still functional, but there were cracks in the walls, some of the tiles had fallen off, the lights were old fashioned, and the window and screen needed replacing. The huge bathtub was great when the children were in the house, but now that only Mr. and Mrs. Smith were ...
Task: 1. General Assessment Guidance Your summative assessment for this module is made up of this Coursework submission which accounts for 100% of the marks Please note late submissions will not be marked. You are required to submit all elements of your assessment via Turnitin online access. Only submissions made via the specified mode will be accepted and hard copies or any other digital form of submissions (like via email or pen dri...
Task 1. Task: You will individually undertake the weekly MS Project Exercises provided by the lecturer. Answer the questions asked for that exercise on the VLE (Moodle) and submit the file created. Maximum marks are given for work submitted with the correct answers within the timescale specified on VLE (Moodle). Sub-tasks The MS Project Exercises are posted weekly on Moodle in the form of a Question and Notes documents and sometimes backgroun...
Questions: Question 1 If you were the Project Manager, what expertise would you like from the sponsor, stakeholders, or the core team members to create a milestone schedule with acceptance criteria? Question 2 What would you want to see in a team charter (i.e., rules of engagement) for this development project? Is this different (Agile environment) than other (Traditional - Suburban Homes) environments? If so, how is it different? Qu...
TasK I. Project Scenario You are employed by a local consulting firm that specializes in evaluating Project Management skills within organizations and teaching Project Management to the business community. Your position is Business Analyst (BA); there are a number of other business analysts employed by the consulting firm. Recently you became a team member for the GRD Corporation Project. GRD Corporation is a well known large co...
Question: Role of the Contractors "The role of the contractor’s Quantity Surveyor is quite different to that of Quantity Surveyors working within a professional practice, yet the core skillset remains the same" Critically discuss the above statement. The Work and Skills Base of the Quantity Surveyor in Ireland An Introduction The role of the quantity surveyor is one that is often unclear amongst the general public. This study discusses...
Task Your project sponsor has asked you to explain the negative threat risk response strategies and the opportunity or positive risk response strategies for a project. How would you describe them to the sponsor? I'll clarify to the project sponsor that risk management preparation includes finding ways to minimize or remove any risks to the project, as well as opportunities to increase its impact. Before they occur, project managers will be wo...
#1. Start by assessing your current project sustainability Before taking steps toward greater sustainability, it’s important to know where you currently stand. A sustainability analysis will help you find your greatest opportunities for improvement, and will help you measure progress as your sustainability initiative takes shape. When assessing your project sustainability, consider first whether the concept of sustainability applies to a gi...
#1. Start by assessing your current project sustainability Before taking steps toward greater sustainability, it’s important to know where you currently stand. A sustainability analysis will help you find your greatest opportunities for improvement, and will help you measure progress as your sustainability initiative takes shape. When assessing your project sustainability, consider first whether the concept of sustainability applies to a gi...
Tasks: The objective of this assignment is to practice using various quantitative analysis tools discussed in this course to support decision making in ITPM. Five areas are covered including: • Financial analysis using ROI and payback• Cost control using Earned Value Management• Schedule management using Critical Path Analysis• Project selection using Weighted Scoring Model, and• Risk analysis using Expected Monetary ...
Question: Instructions: Assessment Criteria Learning Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding tested in this assignment: 1. Analyse the sources of risk and uncertainty in the project environment and their potential impact on project outcomes and business performance; 2. Explain and illustrate the methods, processes and techniques available for assessing and managing commercial aspects and risks and their use in the project environment; 3. ...
Task: In this two-week project, you will work with a project team made up of your fellow students using basic project management skills to plan for the design, construction, outfitting, and stocking of a new retail store in Canada for your US-based home improvement company. As this is the first time the company has opened a store in an international market, your team will blaze a new trail for the company and set the example for future internati...