(Department of Business Administration)
PROJECT MANAGEMENT (5539)
CHECKLIST
SEMESTER: SPRING, 2011
This packet comprises the following material:
1. Text Books (Two) 2. Course Outlines 3. Assignment No. 1, 2 4. Assignment Forms ( 2 sets )
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ASSIGNMENT No. 1
Course: Project Management (5539) Semester: Spring, 2011
Level: MBA Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40
Note: Attempt all questions.
Q. 1 (a) As a project manager in banking sector, what will be your role in project development as well as management? (10) b) Explain the criteria for the selection of project manager, with examples. (10)
Q. 2 (a) Why is it important for project manager to have an understanding of superior, subordinate and functional conflicts? (10) b) What would be the possible reasons for the failure of a project? Narrate along with possible remedies for these failures. (10)
Q. 3 Discuss in detail with examples: (4+4+4+4+4) a) Slack time b) PERT c) Cost Account Codes d) Essentials of Material Accounting Criterion e) EVALUATION OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF PERFORMANCE
Q. 4 (a) Discuss the essentials of pricing strategies in context of project management. (10)