Project risk management is aimed a avoiding bad surprises once we start executing the project plan. During the creation of the project plan‚ we identify risk‚ analyses them and plan our action to avoid the risk‚ transfer it or implement a contingency plan if the risk occurs. After we have planned our risk management process for the project‚ we begin by identifying the risks that the project faces. It’s important to remember that these risks can be adverse to the project in the sense of causing it
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Summer 2013 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) PROJECT MANAGEMENT SEMESTER 3 PM 0010 – INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT – 4 CREDITS (BOOK ID: B1236) ASSIGNMENT- 60 MARKS Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.. Q1. Describe the strategy planning tools of Ansoff matrix and BCG matrix. 10 marks (4 for Ansoff matrix +6 (Ansoff matrix : use and factors it considers
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managers‚ donors‚ participants and citizens‚ then the work must be honest‚ objective and fair. Data must be collected accurately and reporting done truthfully”. Monitoring and evaluation serves as an essential tool for ensuring sound management within the lifetime of projects or policies. There are certain activities that must be done to put into consideration the cost‚ time‚ feasibility and useful means in relation to identifying the maximum amount of information needed to meet the need of monitoring
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activities taking place in a project or programme. It is a process of routinely gathering information on all aspects of the project. To monitor is to check on how project activities are progressing. It is observation; ─ systematic and purposeful observation. Monitoring also involves giving feedback about the progress of the project to the donors‚ implementers and beneficiaries of the project. Reporting enables the gathered information to be used in making decisions for improving project performance. Monitoring
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scenario from Chapter 10 of the MGT/521 Management text book. Scenario Ricky Lee is the manager of the contracts group of a large regional office supply distributor. His boss‚ Anne Zumwalt‚ has asked him to prepare by the end of the month the department’s new procedures manual that will outline the steps followed in negotiating contracts with office products manufacturers who supply the organization’s products. Because Ricky has another major project he’s working on‚ he went to Anne and
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Project Mangement - Constraints By Jasmeet Prakash A project has many factors which determine its level of manageability and success. These factors can be considered constraints which may cause delays or difficulties. The most important criteria for a balanced project is often quoted as the careful organisation of these constraints. Constraint reducing techniques are used to better equip a Project Manager for success. These techniques are accomplished through the use of practical guides or methods
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similar problems (sometimes called “files”). Signature: ___________________________ 1. Paul is a project manager for an effort that requires twelve months. During the 7th‚ 8th‚ and 9th months he needs two individuals with special qualifications. The functional manager has promised that these individuals will be available two months before they are needed. If Paul does not assign them to his project at that time‚ they will be assigned elsewhere and he will have to do with whoever will be available
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QUIZ 2 IN MGT05: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT 1) Which of the following statements regarding Bechtel is true? A) Its competitive advantage is project management. B) Bechtel was the construction contractor for the Hoover Dam. C) While helping to rebuild Iraq‚ Bechtel’s crews had to travel under armed escort. D) Bechtel’s procurement program is global in nature. E) All of the above are true. 2) Which of the following statements about Bechtel is true? A) Even though Bechtel
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1. What is the role of a project manager? What are the suggested skills for the information technology project managers? How are the skills for IT/IS project manager different from those of other project managers? Answer – The role of the project manager is very important for the success of the project as he will be responsible for the start and end of the project. Project manager may have different job titles but it also depends on the organization and project. Project manager should be able to
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negative by their nature‚ a person’s motivation must also be considered. Importance of Project Managers Adhering to a “Code of Ethics” A project manager may be faced with many decisions in which he or she must choose the right course of action. A project manager’s ethics should provide a strong guide for these decisions. Ethics should also assist the project manager with interpersonal communication. The project manager will promote a positive work atmosphere by having honesty and being respectful
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