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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COVENTRY UNIVERSITY Faculty of Engineering & Computing M28 EKM Project Management Introduction 1 Module Tutors Dr Anthony Olomolaiye – Module Leader • E-mail: a.olomolaiye@coventry.ac.uk Mr Andrew Bell – Associate HoD • E-mail: a.bell@coventry.ac.uk Dr Miles – Senior Lecturer • E-mail: e.read@coventry.ac.uk 2 Introduction Rules of Engagement You are expected to behave in a very professional manner Lectures start promptly The door will probably be locked 10
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summary of the contents of the document.] compaq [Type the company name] [Pick the date] Contents Concept of Cost Accounting……………………………………………………………………03 Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………..03 Traditional costing v/s activity based costing…………………………………………………..04 Need for an Activity Based Costing……………………………………………………………06 Stages in Activity Based Costing……………………………………………………………....08 Cost Drivers…………………………………………………………………………………….09 Classification of activities………………………………………………………………...……10 Steps
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Question Paper: Define a project. What are the characteristics which help differentiate projects from other functions carried out in the daily operations of the organization? What is the role of the Project Manager? 3. Why is the implementation of projects important to strategic planning and the project manager? Strategic plans are implemented primarily through projectse.g.‚ a new product‚ a new information system‚ a new plant for a new product. The project manager is the key person responsible
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Project management is the discipline of planning‚ organizing‚ motivating‚ and controlling resources to achieve specific goals. A project is a temporary endeavor with a defined beginning and end (usually time-constrained‚ and often constrained by funding or deliverables)‚[1] undertaken to meet unique goals and objectives‚[2] typically to bring about beneficial change or added value. The temporary nature of projects stands in contrast with business as usual (or operations)‚[3] which are repetitive
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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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INFORMATION SYSTEMS IM 3045: PROJECT MANAGEMENT INDIVIDUAL TASK 1 APPLICATION OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM Project management principle determines its transferability across different industries. This study compared construction‚ information systems‚ and human resources‚ and accounting utilities industries with respect to typical project size‚ project management uncertainties‚ and qualifications of project managers. Results from the study found 80% of project management
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of Project Management Looking for a way to stay ahead of the pack in today’s competitive and chaotic global economy‚ companies are turning to project management to consistently deliver business results. Disciplined project management starts at the portfolio level‚ where the strategic vision drives initial investments and where value measures are established. A fully aligned project‚ program and portfolio management strategy encompasses the entire organization‚ dictating project execution
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Unit /Module | Project Management | Assessment | Individual Assignment | Lecturer | Bandujeewa Samaranayake | Student Name | | ID | Date Handed Over | | Date Due | | Initial Submission Date | 15/03/2012 | Re-Submission Date | | Students to tick if attempted | Grading Opportunities | Criteria Met ? | Assessor Feedback | | | Initially | On Re- Submission | | | P1 | | | | | P2 | | | | | P3 | | | | | P4 | | | | | M1 | | | | | M2 | | | |
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21 Category Weight A B C Labor costs 20 1 2 3 Labor productivity 20 2 3 1 Labor supply 10 2 1 3 Union relations 10 3 3 2 Material supply 10 2 1 1 Transportation costs 25 1 2 3 Infrastructure 5 2 2 2 Scores 165 210 225 Location C is the best Problem 22 a Category Weight A B C Labor costs 20 1 2 3 Labor productivity 20 2 3 1 Labor supply 10 2 1 3 Union relations 25 3 3 2 Material supply 10 2 1 1 Transportation costs 10 1 2 3 Infrastructure 5 2 2 2
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