PA52017 Parvez SIM335 PM

Managing Project

Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Task 1: Different aspect of a Project 4
1.1 Core characteristics of a project: 4
1.2 Scope of the Project: 4
1.3 Critical Path Method and Gantt chart: 5
1.4 Cost appraisal method and its benefits: 6
1.5 Assessment and management risk: 6
1.6 Quality method used for successful completion of the project: 6
Task 2: Formal report on the project of ABEK Ltd: 7
2.1 Description of the project of ABEK Ltd: 7
2.2 Project lifecycle: 7
2.3 Breakdown of Project work: 9
2.4 Gantt chart: 9
2.5 Cost breakdown structure: 10
2.6 Network diagram: 10
2.6 Project management skills 11
2.8 Project manager leadership style: 11
2.9 Project Control Techniques: 12
Risk management: 12
Conclusion 13
References 14

Introduction
Project is the combination of a series of sequential activities for attaining a specific goal within a specified time period utilizing a definite amount of resources. Project management is the process of attaining the desired goal by applying different techniques and strategies using the financial and human resource of the company. This assignment deals with the management of different types of project. In the first task, different aspects of a project is described along with characteristics, limitations, and scope and risk control. A PERT diagram is drawn for calculating the CPM and Gantt chart. In the second task, a formal report is prepared for ABEK limited.

Task 1: Different aspect of a Project
1.1 Core characteristics of a project:
Project is the series of activities for completing a task within a certain time frame and allocated resources. Every project has some unique characteristics (Chafets, 1997). The most common features that are present in almost all projects are given below:
There must be a time schedule for the project which means that the start date and finish date of the project must be predetermined within which the project must be completed.
The task must be completed must

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