UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND EXTERNAL STUDIES FACULTY OF EXTERNAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT OF EXTRA-MURAL STUDIES MASTERS IN PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT COURSE CODE: LDP 604 PROJECT PLANNING‚ DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION QUESTIONS: Section A Section B - This question is compulsory - Chose any two questions (10 marks) (5 marks each) – Total 20 marks Section A Twiga & Sons Ltd. started out as a trading company specializing in the sourcing‚ sale and service of
Premium Project management Critical path method
or renewed interest in the field of project management? IT is growing at a rapid rate and with that growth demands people to manage this growth. People I think are more trained to be project managers and also there is new software that helps tremendously with the management part of the tasks. So demand is up‚ skilled workers are up‚ and the cost benefit is there for this renewed interest. 2. What is a project‚ and what are its main attributes? How is a project different from what most people do
Premium Project management
PROJECT SCOPE DEFINITION & WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE 1.1 Project Scope: Project scope is defined as "The bounded set of verifiable end products‚ deliverables‚ or outputs that the project team undertakes to provide to the stakeholders of the project" Success of a project is highly dependant on achieving the right results i.e. scope objective. Meeting the scope objective is also the primary test of effective performance by project management. It may be noted that unless the project is completed as
Premium Work breakdown structure Project management
Project Management Name Teacher Class Date Abstract In human resources at some point in time a company may change its processes of how things have been done‚ add a new policy‚ or implement a new type of software. This paper will discuss a company considering replacing its internal payroll system with a payroll outsourcing service. It will demonstrate certain risks are associated with the change and how to minimize them. The writer will also Compare the advantages and disadvantages of using a Gantt
Premium Project management Critical path method Management
International Project Management Group: MO2 Instructor: Philippe Reed Student name: Paul IDARE My own Project Management “If you don’t attack the risks‚ the risks will attack you” Global project management overview Concept: Project management is a carefully planned and organized effort to accomplish a successful project. Project management has emerged as a crucial factor that determines the success of an organization. Whether it is a question of facing an economic crisis or generating
Premium Project management
B-SCHOOL Marks: 80 PROJECT MANAGEMENT Attempt all questions 1. Give a detailed description on “Detailed Project Report”. Indicate the Pros and Cons of it also. (10 Marks) 2. What is Project Management Information System? Why is a Project Management Information System considered to be of immense importance in a project? In designing a Project Management Information System what parameters are to be spelt out clearly in line with the objectives of the Project management Information System? (20
Premium Critical path method Project management Statistics
ASSIGNMENT 3 Project managers are the people responsible for coordinating actions of the project team member to attain project objectives. This includes scheduling‚ implementation and direction the people‚ resources and capacity of the project. They have the authority to create clear and realistic objectives and to look them through successful completion. To meet the project desire project management is the appliance of knowledge‚ skills‚ tools and techniques to project activities. Project managers
Premium Project management Agile software development
1.4‚ 1.5 1. What documentation could you expect to receive when you are asked to undertake a project? Apart from the written documentation‚ you might need to obtain additional information. What could this be? Why is it important to get all this information before you start your project? Your Answer: You could expect to receive a copy of the contract or agreement‚ the project brief and project plans. You will also need to know who your stakeholders are and what outcomes are expected‚ the reporting
Premium Project management
Paper – 3.2 PROJECT MANAGEMENT Project Management Unit – 1 Concepts of Project Management: Project – Meaning – Nature – Types of project and project life cycle – Project management – Nature and scope of project management – Project management as a profession – Role of project manager. Unit – 2 Project Identification and Formation: Project environment – Identification of investment opportunities – Project screening – preferability study – Project selection – Project formulation
Premium Project management
PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide by Joseph Phillips ISBN:0072230622 McGraw-Hill © 2004 (588 pages) This book shows you not only what‚ but how to study for the PMP exam. With 100% complete coverage of all exam objectives and simulated questions‚ this guide covers project initiation‚ scope management‚ quality assurance‚ and more. CD Content Table of Contents PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide Introduction Part I - Project Initiation Ch apt - Introducing Project Management
Premium Project management