Managing Projects
Faculty of Business and Law SIM335 Managing Projects
Level: 3Module: SIM335 Managing Projects
Assignment code: SIM335Contribution to the module assessment: 100% This is an individual assignment-please complete both tasks 1 and 2
Both tasks relate to the units in the module guide and the attached case study. It is advised that you read the case study thoroughly before attempting the tasks.
Task 1 (40% marks) 600 words (+/- 10%) each short answer question requires a response in a few sentences for the questions awarded up to 4-6 marks and a paragraph for questions awarded up to 8-10 marks.
1. What are the core principles/characteristics of any project and why are they important? (8 marks).
2. How would you have defined the scope of the project in the case study (6 marks).
3. Using the information below, plot out a full project Gantt chart and identify the critical path? How many days does it take to complete the project? (6 marks).
4. Define one of the following cost appraisal methods; NPV, Payback or IRR. What are the benefits of your chosen method? (4 marks).
5. How would you have assessed and managed the risks on the project in the case study (6 marks).
6. What quality methods (project evaluation, monitoring and control) would you introduce to ensure this project is completed successfully (10 marks). Tasks
Precedence
Time a -
5 days b -
4 days c a
6 days d b
2 days e b
5 days f c
8 days
Task 2 (60% marks) A case study report of 2500 words (+/- 10%)
Please read the case studies of ABEK Limited. You are required to prepare a report concerning the main issues to be addressed from a project management perspective (2,500 words). From a project management perspective outline the activities required to successfully implement this new initiative, ensuring that it can open on-time, and within budget.
Assignment guidelines:
The assignment should be written as a formal academic report with a clear
Level: 3Module: SIM335 Managing Projects
Assignment code: SIM335Contribution to the module assessment: 100% This is an individual assignment-please complete both tasks 1 and 2
Both tasks relate to the units in the module guide and the attached case study. It is advised that you read the case study thoroughly before attempting the tasks.
Task 1 (40% marks) 600 words (+/- 10%) each short answer question requires a response in a few sentences for the questions awarded up to 4-6 marks and a paragraph for questions awarded up to 8-10 marks.
1. What are the core principles/characteristics of any project and why are they important? (8 marks).
2. How would you have defined the scope of the project in the case study (6 marks).
3. Using the information below, plot out a full project Gantt chart and identify the critical path? How many days does it take to complete the project? (6 marks).
4. Define one of the following cost appraisal methods; NPV, Payback or IRR. What are the benefits of your chosen method? (4 marks).
5. How would you have assessed and managed the risks on the project in the case study (6 marks).
6. What quality methods (project evaluation, monitoring and control) would you introduce to ensure this project is completed successfully (10 marks). Tasks
Precedence
Time a -
5 days b -
4 days c a
6 days d b
2 days e b
5 days f c
8 days
Task 2 (60% marks) A case study report of 2500 words (+/- 10%)
Please read the case studies of ABEK Limited. You are required to prepare a report concerning the main issues to be addressed from a project management perspective (2,500 words). From a project management perspective outline the activities required to successfully implement this new initiative, ensuring that it can open on-time, and within budget.
Assignment guidelines:
The assignment should be written as a formal academic report with a clear