Essays on Project

Abstract

Over the recent decade, the efficient implementation of project and program management has become very crucial for business success. Many researchers are anxious about successful use of various project programs. Organizations, in their turn, are in constant search for the efficient tools for managing desired objectives and reducing possible obstacles in today’s competitive international commerce. This writing presents the managing approaches and discusses key elements of the project and program management framework. Additionally, the paper introduces the standard development phases of a project, which efficient application may reduce risks and costs and promote prosperity. Also, detailed studies and Continue reading...

Project management is a broad based discipline that encompasses the functions of organizing, controlling, motivating and planning for resources so as to accomplish some predetermined objectives. Project management was developed in order to save time and resources used by a project through proper planning. Project management endeavors to achieve the project objectives given the constraints of time, budget and allocation of the available resources. The project lifecycle stipulates the activities that must be performed in order to achieve the project goals. Conversely, the project lifecycle management describes how the project will be managed. The project manager is thus tasked Continue reading...

ABSTRACT

This paper gives a comprehensive focus on risk management as an important tool for project management. Every project has its risk and, therefore, there is no way they can be avoided but mitigation measures can be incorporated when these risks are identified early enough. This paper gives a justification why risk management is a critical success factor for a project. It gives a discussion of the process involved in risk management, including risk planning and management, risk identification, qualitative risk analysis, quantitative risk analysis, and risk response planning. In addition, it provides more information to the project managers on Continue reading...

1. Introduction
In the current increasingly uncertain market environment, it is difficult for firms to maintain their competitiveness in the marketplace and to increase their market share. In this context, businesses recognise the importance of enhancing managerial efficiency in planning, organising, and controlling various organisational activities so as to achieve a competitive edge over market rivals. The concept of project management has gained great popularity over the last few decades as a result of growing complexity in the business landscape and mounting volume of business transactions (Webb, 2000, p.69). Corporate managers believed that the idea of project management might Continue reading...

Introduction

In project management, four (4) factors have to be achieved in a successful project include, the requirement (scope) management, cost management, quality management and time management. Keeping in view the fact, a project is said to be a success, if all the project requirements (scope) and quality are achieved within agreed time and cost (Shenhar and Dvir et, al, 2001.). It is pertinent to mention here that a success is relative to the project client; therefore, the predefined project success factors can be amended or considered based on the requirements of the clients.
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The blue spider project presents a scenario where no formal project management processes is in place. The project systems and procedures are poorly defined. In essence, the whole project management process is not clear and is generally characterized with project creep, existence of culture where blame is the order of the day, fighting between project managers and departments, and revitalization of leadership. It is evident that the project lacks clear communication lines as well as cost, poor utility, quality and problems of scheduling. There are communication problems between the functional departments. For instance, there is existence of communication breakdown Continue reading...

Tactical Planning

Tactical Planning
3. Managerial process plans.
This sections entails the management priorities and objectives of team Foxtrot as well as the process management plans. There will be addition of more plans as the document evolves
3.1 management priorities and objectives.
The primary objectives of team Foxtrot is to make sure that the project is completed successfully. The following must be performed by the team for the project to be considered successful:
- Utilize good engineering techniques in product development by applying the methods learned in class, putting reflective learning in practice and experiencing a new way of doing things.
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(Project Management of Public Policy) Final Exam
- Describe in detail the four (4) -step project control process for monitoring a capital improvement project.

- Setting a baseline plan
- Measuring process and performance
- Comparing plan against actual, and
- Taking action
The baseline plan provides a project manager with the elements needed for measuring the project performance. The cost and duration information found in the work breakdown structure (WBS) database is used in designing the baseline plan of a project. Using the WBS, a project manager can easily come up with a project resource schedule used to Continue reading...

Life-cycle Project Diagram

Abu Dhabi Pharma
Executive Summary
Project Management’s relevance across industry is tested and tried. The Pharmaceutical industry has lately undergone rapid changes. It is demonstrated, however, that project management can add benefits when applied to the new product development in the pharmaceutical industry. The industry is specific for its rigorous regulatory compliance and product quality. Clinical research and drug development is not only key to managing newer infections but also staying ahead of the pack with newer and innovative molecules. Project management techniques can help the planning, scheduling, managing the project phases risks and ultimately assure quality and Continue reading...

Project management pertains to methods, processes, and best practices that are used in ensuring the successful completion and delivery of a project. The methods and processes act as roadmap of milestones and deliverables that guarantee all tasks and activities are done on schedule and with high quality output. The best practices ensure that teams are working smartly and efficiently according to norms practiced in the industry and are customizing their processes to fit their methodologies and requirements (Atkinson 338). Project teams without a standardized methodology results to inefficiency of processes and employees, including going overboard the budget, extension of Continue reading...

Executive summary

The success of any project depends on the effective planning. Planning in project management is crucial especially when it comes to project definition. Project definition involves specifying and documenting different aspect of the project such as the objectives, scope, aims and assessing the viability of the project. For any project to be successful, it is very crucial for the project manager to formulate an effective project definition (Atkinson, 2009). Defining a project effectively will give a basis of planning, monitoring and controlling other project tasks and activities. It was evident in the given project where the stakeholder and the Continue reading...

Abstract

Project management is one of the essential fields that any executive personnel who have a vision to establish outstanding projects should embrace. There are different strategies that are utilized by large, medium and small corporations and projects to ensure that the management business within and externally goes on smoothly. Ideally, the project report aims at investigating the management practices that existed in the Shard Tower Project. First, the reports outline and give a background description of the manner in which the Shard Tower Project has been managed in the previous times. There will be the use of professional measures Continue reading...

1.1 Network Diagram
The activity on node diagram is represented by the node, whereas the direction in which the activities will be fulfilled is represented by an arrow (Field and Keller). The activity on node diagram for Fencefall Limited is as follows:
1.2 Timing of activities and float time

Timing of activity:

The timing of the activities was determined by forward pass and backward pass:
Forward pass
In the forward pass method, every activity is assumed to begin right after the predecessor activity ends, thus, the early start time of the project is zero and the early finish time of an activity Continue reading...

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Introduction

Every organization has some set objectives that it aims at achieving. The role of a project manager in every organization is extremely crucial as he/she guides “organizations toward goal accomplishment.” Thus, designing the strategic moves accurately, “assigning activities that organization members” need to perform and hindering individual activities that might deviate the organization from achieving its goal are parts of the responsibility of a proficient project manager ('Role and Importance of Management', 2008).
The case study introduces us to Nick Carson who has been appointed as the project manager of a biotech enterprise project at Continue reading...

For example Elizabeth L. Angeli, Department of Psychology, State University.

This research was supported in part by a grant from the Sample Grant
Program.
Angeli, Department of English, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 55555
Project Management
Definition and Introduction. A project is a one-off task as compared to an “ongoing task”. Project management focuses on completing one-off tasks on time and on budget. One of the dark side of project management is that a project objective may fail to be met. The project manager has the following responsibilities.
- All stakeholders agree to granular detail on the expected outcome Continue reading...

Introduction

Any Project should be managed by experienced and well equipped people who have the technical knowhow on how to handle and integrate the different activities that pertain to a specific project. Project management is essential in achieving the set time limits, goals and objectives of the project. It also makes sure that proper time management is installed when carrying out a project. For timely and successful completion of a project, work plans, packages and the breakdown of the different activities have to be put into consideration. All these are essentials when it comes to proper implementation and completion of Continue reading...

Business Case Analysis

Business case analysis

According to Remenyi and Sherwood-Smith, it is necessary that every IT investment is preceded with a comprehensive business case analysis which will summarize all important elements of the project proposal and will assist in the decision making process (Remenyi and sherwood-Smith, 2012). Following a structure suggested by the same authors, the following business case analysis is comprised of:
- Set of outcomes and clearly defined business objective
- Beneficiaries and stakeholders of the project
- Evaluation of project benefits
- Evaluation of project costs
- Evaluation of project risks
- Definition of the project (in comparison Continue reading...

1. introduction and OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT
Organizations in general and project management organizations in specific are facing immense competitive pressures from both internal and external environments (Harrison, & Huntington, 2001). Organizations in order to maintain the competitive advantage or even survive have to evolve strategically that provide business interconnected bonding between the environment as well as process; hence, social and technical bond (Van Marrewijk, 2007).
AGI being an International civil and electromechanical (EPC) contracting company has stake in the construction industry specifically in the mega project such as installation, commissioning, operation and power stations maintenance, oil and gas pipelines, Continue reading...

Introduction

A project is a multifaceted one-time activity limited by budget, time, and performance specifications design. According to Project Management Institute (2004; 6), “Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques in project activities to meet project requirement.” Several IT projects have failed in the past. Studies echo this perception by addressing various challenges inhibiting project success. Several studies are increasingly evaluating the cause sand factors influencing the success and failure of a project.

This paper examines the factors influencing the project success or failure. To achieve this objective, the paper evaluates opinions from various authors. This Continue reading...

PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN

Version 1.0

VERSION HISTORY
The development and distribution of this project management plan will be controlled and tracked using the table below. The table below will provide information regarding any revisions made on the original project plan. Information such as name of the person that authorized the revision, date of revision, the person authorizing the revision, reason for changes and date the revision was approved. The importance of tracking the revisions on this project management plan is to ensure that all the personnel involved in the process of the project development are aware of the changes made during the Continue reading...

Every project that is undertaken must lead to a worthwhile return on investment whether if in financial terms or otherwise. The organizers and managers of a project need to understand the benefits that are expected to accrue from a project before they even embark on the project. In case it’s clear that there shall not be any significant benefits from a particular project, then it’s worthwhile that the funds intended for use in this project are channeled elsewhere.

The second principle is that anyone involved in the project life cycle must have a clear role and responsibility. Continue reading...

The Importance of Stakeholder Management in Delivering Successful Projects

INTRODUCTION
In the contemporary business environment, managing projects with diverse stakeholders is normality that some do not fully optimize, because of lack or of missing knowledge and experience in stakeholder management. This essay emphasizes the necessity of applying effective stakeholder management in project management processes for achieving successful projects. The essay describes the stakeholder management roles, challenges, and skills, illustrating four case studies that dealt with stakeholder management in their project management processes. The analysis of the four case studies increases the understanding on how stakeholder management applied to project management processes can lead to a successful or to Continue reading...

Project Description

In the interest of efficiency and efficacy in hospital delivery services, it is necessary for the units to adopt the current technology that would equip its personnel with the requisite techniques and conveniences. In that light, I propose for the Kent Hospital the adoption of integrated systems that would allow for the application of the Electronic Health Records Systems. Under the same, all records of the patients’ history and prevailing conditions in relation to their health would be captured in the database and accessible within seconds of clicking the necessary buttons. Indeed, in light of the controversial proposed health Continue reading...

Project management is a term that has two words; project and; management. For a clear understanding and definition of project management, we must start by defining these two building words; According to Method123 (2003), a project is a unique endeavor that is set to achieve a set of deliverables within a specified time, resources among other constraints. Every project is unique in that it has its specific and unique goals to achieve within a defined timescale, limited resources, budget and associated risks. At the end of it all, each and every project is usually aimed at achieving a beneficial Continue reading...

INTRODUCTION:

Process management, project and system management are seen, as the best way to improve the business productivity (Miers, 2006). Project and system management allow the businesses to enhance the business productivity by reducing the cost, increasing the efficiency and capability to turn the business immediately. A business success hugely depends upon the people it takes to work, the way they perform together, the advance technology and system they use, and under what conditions these performance goals work (Dabaghkashani, Hajiheydari, and Haghighinasab, 2012). This report has discussed the importance of project management, process and system management in businesses and their Continue reading...

Digital Project Management

Project Management is the method, practice and action of arranging, reform, spurring, and calculating property, schemes and gatherings to achieve particular objectives in rational or everyday topic. A project is a improvised challenge anticipated to convert an interesting article, organization or effect with a distinguish starting and end , clinch to meet exclusive targets and objectives, regularly to accomplish supportive transform or added significance and worth( Dennis P S & Jeffrey K, 1987). The temporary scenery of projects stands in opposition with the usual way things work (or operations), which are tedious, everlasting, or semi-lasting practical exercises to produce items or Continue reading...

Technology Solutions Business Case

Abstract
Starbucks is one of the most famous, if not the most famous, brands not only in the coffee industry but in the worldwide market. Contrary to what a common person may think, Starbucks has been raised and developed as a for-profit organization and it too, just like any other business has to always come up with something to increase the volume of their sales, increase the returns of their every investments, or increase the levels of productivity of their current workforce to maintain their market position and competitive. One of the most challenging aspects of handling a multi-national, Continue reading...

Executive summary

As the newly appointed head of the travel and hotel support operations strategic unit of this company, I have thoroughly schemed through these units activities and would like to present my suggestions on some of the changes that need to be made in the company’s operational activities. My role as the head of the operations strategic unit is to manage the product portfolio of this unit. The operations unit is responsible for providing all the services offered by this company to its various clients. I have scrutinized my area of control and have come up with a concrete Continue reading...

The work that has been stated have some features that make it defined to be a project. The first definition is that it has a start and end date. The project has been defined to be having the start and the end date. The manufacturing of an actuator has been defined and will have some end date. The people who handle projects will ensure that they get out of the project as fast. The end is known once the project starts. There is even time that has been associated with the different tasks which have been identified. The principal Continue reading...

Executive Summary

Project management is the intricate process of planning, controlling and implementing a project. The study is a quite wide and transcends various fields of study. To narrow the field of project management, scholars have subdivided it into smaller sub topics. This research is focused on project management in facility design and location. The paper identifies what an operational facility is and its importance to the project. Research to understand design and location factors was carried out and reported as well. In conclusion, the paper analyses the importance of location and design of the facility to the entire project success.

Facility Design and Location

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Executive Summary

Project Management is highly important aspect of making any deal between two or more organizations, especially those that involve works and infrastructures that are intended to be used by the public citizens. A joint project between a for profit and a government-related department or organization, for example, such as the construction of public works, highways, transportation systems, among other forms of infrastructures, should be carefully managed by a carefully selected and credible team of project managers. The outcome of the project be it good or bad, will basically depend on the effectiveness and the efficiency of these people in Continue reading...

After the meeting and reviewing the details of the project, I have summarized that the cost of the project is exceeded than the amount which can be approved by the divisional manager. Analyzing the financials of the project, it can be concluded that the estimation made by the management for the project have been misinterpreted. The cost estimated for the salaries and benefits of the staff were overvalued. The cost estimated for hardware and software purchases along with the cost of lease, maintenance and licenses had been undervalued. This increased the actual cost of the project.
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Introduction

Project management is mainly associated with planning and managing change within an organization and the concept is increasingly becoming important for organizations that seek to remain relevant in the rapidly transforming world. Initially, project management involved collection of metrics and project data for evaluation followed by formulation of adjustments so as to increase project productivity and efficiency. Project managers were also titled with the responsibility of managing human capital. Present day technological advancements has seen the process become information technology enabled hence increasing the need for project management in terms of project manager’s tasks as well as the Continue reading...

Elements of Project Management technology

A- Planning
1- Defining works
Definition of works is an important part of project planning that involves defining the roles and outlining the responsibilities of each position in the project. This helps the project manager during review or roles to reduce redundancy and overlapping of duties which eventually helps in reducing time wastage as well as keeping the project within schedule.

2- Selecting strategies

Strategies in project planning are selected based on the project’s objectives. Various criteria for strategy selection can be employed such as efficiency and effectiveness. The project manager may decide to implement an efficiency strategy especially where the Continue reading...

Internet Technology

When a project manager uses tools for accountability maintenance a project has the best chance of a successful finish. A successful project is a project that delivers the project objectives on time. Fortunately a project manager has many tools available for use on a computer in order to track all aspects of the project and to stay in control. The most important thing for a Project Manager to do is to take responsibility for the outcome of a project. This means the project manager is accountable for the success or failure of the project at every step from beginning Continue reading...

Introduction

It is becoming clear that the many practices that are seen in lifestyles today cannot meet sustainability in a definite manner. The planet is becoming small and more resources are not in a position to be produced. What is more, there are many inhabitants who cannot even provide the very basic needs that they need. The problem of the need to live with the limited resources that are there today with equal access to limited resources is one of the concepts of sustainable development. There is complexity in engineering and products; this has called for engineers to consider ways Continue reading...

Background Information and Statement of Need

XY organization has been one of the leading project Management firms for a very long period of time. The organization has several departments which need to be in constant communication all the time. The organization uses Microsoft outlook 2003 for handling communication activities within the organization. Microsoft Outlook is a personal information Manager that is mainly used for handling e-mails. However, it can also be used as a stand alone application and can work with Microsoft Exchange Server for sharing information. The version of Microsoft Outlook (MS Outlook 2003) used by the organization Continue reading...

- Introduction
Project management is practiced by organization to achieve to temporary goal associated with the completion of the underlying project (Meredith & Mantel, 2012). The concept can be further elaborated as project management refers to manage and complete an assigned task to achieve unique outcomes with given resources, (Lewis, 2002). The project is developed and undertaken to achieve the goal of expansion in the company’s product by producing larger touring motorcycles with larger motors to cater new markets abroad. Aligning with proposed strategies to the management for producing larger motorcycles, the paper presented below will solely consider the Continue reading...

Business: Project Management

Abstract
This paper gives the reader a fundamental overview of project management, its processes and its importance to organizations and businesses. Beginning with an explanation of what constitutes a project, the five key processes or phases involved in the management of projects are discussed. These are: a) Initiation, b) Planning, c) execution, d) Controlling, and e) Closure. By implementing well planned project management to its processes and tasks, an organization can streamline its operations, thereby maximizing the overall efficiency and profitability of the business.
Business: Project Management
The effectiveness of project management processes and techniques in enhancing efficiencies of Continue reading...

Question 1

A project is a temporary endeavor that is undertaken with a main aim of creating unique products and services at the end.

Example of a project

A high school in the Boston District would want to advance and improve its performance and student admission system starting the year 2014. Therefore the school has taken some measures so as to improve the performance of the student as compared to other schools in the district. The school has hired more teachers, equipped the library with new and interesting learning materials, and equipped the computer laboratory with more computers so as to encourage more students to Continue reading...