(Book ID: B1632 )
ASSIGNMENT- Set 2
Q1. Discuss the various steps of PMIS planning.
Answer: Project Management Information System (PMIS) are system tools and techniques used in project management to deliver information. Project managers use the techniques and tools to collect, combine and distribute information through electronic and manual means. Project Management Information System (PMIS) is used by upper and lower management to communicate with each other.
Project Management Information System (PMIS) help plan, execute and close project management goals. During the planning process, project managers use PMIS for budget framework such as estimating costs. The Project Management Information System is also used to create a specific schedule and define the scope baseline. At the execution of the project management goals, the project management team collects information into one database. The PMIS is used to compare the baseline with the actual accomplishment of each activity, manage materials, collect financial data, and keep a record for reporting purposes. During the close of the project, the Project Management Information System is used to review the goals to check if the tasks were accomplished. Then, it is used to create a final report of the project close.
To conclude, the project management information system (PMIS) is used to plan schedules, budget and execute work to be accomplished in project management.
The four major aspects of a PMIS are:-
(a) Provide information to the major take holders i.e. the right information at the right time. (b) Assist the team members, stakeholders, managers with necessary information and summary of the information shared to the higher level managers.
(c) Assists the managers in doing what if analyses about project staffing, proposed staffing changes and total allocation of resources.
(d) Help organizational learning by helping the members of the organization learn about