CHAPTER 1 What Is a Project? Things are not always what they seem. — Phaedrus‚ Roman writer and fabulist CHAPTER LEARNING OBJECTIVES After reading this chapter‚ you will be able to: N Define a project N List a project’s characteristics N Distinguish a project from a program‚ activity‚ and task N Understand the three parameters that constrain a project N Know the importance of defining and using a project classification rule N Understand the issues around scope creep‚ hope creep‚ effort creep
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A PROJECT REPORT ON | CHALLENGES‚ SURVIVING STRENGTH AND RECOMMENDATION ON THE WAY FORWARD A Case Study Of JUBAILI BROS. ENGINEERING LIMITED AND HER SISTER COMPANIES By OYEWOLE‚ EZEKIEL OLUWASOGO IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP IN BUSINESS ADVISORY INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS ADVISER IBA
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Chapter 7 – Discussion Questions – 1‚4‚6‚7 page 284 1. Discuss why many information technology professionals may overlook project cost management and how this might affect completing projects within budget. Information technology professionals do not understand basic accounting and finance principles to be able to do a net present value analysis return on investment and payback analysis. It should also be considered that new technologies or software development expenses are very inaccurate
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What does it mean to take a systems view of a project? How does taking a systems view of a project apply to project management? Through a systems perspective‚ you will view a particular project in terms of how the project will fit with the system and also how one can better the project for the particular system. Explain the four frames of organizations. How can they help project managers understand the organizational context for their projects? Structural Focuses on roles and responsibilities
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ODESSA MOBILE TECHNOLOGY PROJECT Project Plan Odessa Mobile Technology Project Author: Debbie Whitson Creation Date: 7/10/03 Last Revised: 7/10/03 Version: 1.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2 PURPOSE OF PLAN 2 BACKGROUND INFORMATION/AVAILABLE ALTERNATIVES 2 PROJECT APPROACH 3 PHASE X: SECURE EQUIPMENT 3 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 4 BUSINESS GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 4 PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 4 SCOPE 5 SCOPE DEFINITION 5 ITEMS BEYOND SCOPE 6 PROJECTED BUDGET 6 RISK
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Supply Chain Management: An International Journal Emerald Article: Relative effects of design‚ integration and information sharing on supply chain performance Bülent Sezen Article information: To cite this document: Bülent Sezen‚ (2008)‚"Relative effects of design‚ integration and information sharing on supply chain performance"‚ Supply Chain Management: An International Journal‚ Vol. 13 Iss: 3 pp. 233 - 240 Permanent link to this document: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/13598540810871271 Downloaded
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Assignment: Procurement‚ Inventory & Warehouse Management. Q1: What are the objectives of inventory management? To achieve satisfactory levels of customer Smooth-out variations in operation performances Avoid stock-out and shortage of material Safeguard against price changes and inflation Take advantage of quality discounts Goals & Objectives of an Inventory-Control System An inventory-control system is the mechanism within a company that is used for efficient management of the movement and
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PROBLEM 1 Project? 1. Unique purpose 2. Life span 3. Uncertainty 4. Primary customer 5. Resources 6. Developed using progressive elaboration Project Life Cycle [pic] Key Project Constraints 1. Scope – objective of project 2. Time - Deadline 3. Cost - Budget 4. Quality – Extent of satisfaction Project Stakeholders Individuals or groups in the organization who have an interest in‚ or will be affected by‚ the project result. E.g. Organiser
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Project Termination 1 Project Termination Types of terminations How and why projects terminate Typical termination activities Need for a project history 2 All Things Come to an End ... Termination – impact on technical success – Impact on other areas – Plan and execute termination with care 3 When Do Projects Terminate? Upon successful completion‚ – or . . . When the organization is no longer willing to invest 4 Most Common Reasons Projects Terminate
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Technology Projects‚ Sixth Edition Schwalbe Note: See the text itself for full citations. Understand the growing need for better project management‚ especially for information technology projects Explain what a project is‚ provide examples of information technology projects‚ list various attributes of projects‚ and describe the triple constraint of projects Describe project management and discuss key elements of the project management framework‚ including project stakeholders
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