Technology Projects Global Technology Solutions 1 Introduction 2 How This Book Is Organized 3 The Software Crisis 4 Why IT Projects Fail 4 Improving the Likelihood of Success 6 A Socio-Technical Approach 6 A Project-Management Approach 7 A Knowledge-Management Approach 8 The Context of Project Management 9 What Is a Project? 9 Attributes of a Project 9 The Project Life Cycle and IT Development Define Project Goal 12 Plan Project 13 Execute Project Plan 13 Close Project 14 Evaluate Project 14 The
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Criteria 1.1‚ 1.4‚ 1.5 1. What documentation could you expect to receive when you are asked to undertake a project? Apart from the written documentation‚ you might need to obtain additional information. What could this be? Why is it important to get all this information before you start your project? Your Answer: You could expect to receive a copy of the contract or agreement‚ the project brief and project plans. You will also need to know who your stakeholders are and what outcomes are expected
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Introduction Project management has come a long way from its humble beginnings; it has change drastically to something that is useful and important in today’s business environment. From its quality‚ delivery and cost control are taking precedence in businesses‚ government organizations to nonprofit organizations. Project management allows managers an extra hand in planning‚ creating and executing strategic initiatives that will result in generating new revenues and at the same time find new clients
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CHAPTER 1 What Is a Project? Things are not always what they seem. — Phaedrus‚ Roman writer and fabulist CHAPTER LEARNING OBJECTIVES After reading this chapter‚ you will be able to: N Define a project N List a project’s characteristics N Distinguish a project from a program‚ activity‚ and task N Understand the three parameters that constrain a project N Know the importance of defining and using a project classification rule N Understand the issues around scope creep‚ hope creep‚ effort creep
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1. What are the reasons the author advances the project management to be considered an "accidental profession?" The twelve guidelines are presented in no particular order. Order them by level of importance and explain your reasoning 2. Where would you place yourself in Figure 2? 3. A few of the guidelines are related to the need to understand the reason for the project in the first place. Which guidelines would you place in this category? Why is this so crucial? 4. Why
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SYSTEMS IM 3045: PROJECT MANAGEMENT INDIVIDUAL TASK 1 APPLICATION OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM Project management principle determines its transferability across different industries. This study compared construction‚ information systems‚ and human resources‚ and accounting utilities industries with respect to typical project size‚ project management uncertainties‚ and qualifications of project managers. Results from the study found 80% of project management tasks being general
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Unit number and title Extended Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment Unit 7 Project Management in Construction and the Built Environment Learner name Assessor name B HUCKLE Date issued Hand in deadline Submitted on 8th October 2014 5th November 2014 Assignment title The Construction Team and Resource Management In this assessment you will have opportunities to provide evidence against the following criteria. Indicate
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SELECTED EXERCISES 2 Exercise 11 Project Tracking 2 Exercise 12 Risk Assessment 7 Exercise 13 Refining your project plan (using software) 9 Exercise 14 Initiating 11 Exercise 15 Planning 16 Exercise 16 Executing 18 Exercise 17 Controlling 21 QUESTION 2: THE NORTHWEST AIRLINES CASE STUDY 25 1.. 25 2.. 27 3. 29 REFERENCE 38 APPENDIX - FLYDRAGON PROJECT PERT CHART 39 Figure List Figure 1 Calendars of Project FlyDragon 4 Figure 2 Tracking Gantt Chart of Project FlyDragon 6 Figure 4 ResNet
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Spring 11 IE 5541: Project Management Homework #6 You can work on this assignment individually‚ or in a group of 2 or 3. If you work as a team‚ please turn in one copy of the assignment. PROBLEM 1: A&D HIGH TECH (25 POINTS) The product management aspect of this case is showing its age: published in 2006‚ and set in 2002 - 3. Some of you will question their technology choices. Do your best to focus on the PM aspects‚ assuming that their technology choices were appropriate for a conservative company
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STUDY GUIDE EMPM5103 Principles of Project Management CENTRE FOR GRADUTE STUDIES STUDY GUIDE EMPM5103 Principles of Project Management First Edition (September 2011) Writer: Dr David Goh Publisher: Centre for Instructional Design & Technology Open University Malaysia First Published: September 2011 Copyright © Open University Malaysia (OUM) All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of
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