INF4825-2024
Assignment number: Assignment 2
Assignment unique code: 812841
Student number: 48172413
Initials & Last name C Durand
Statement of Originality
This is to certify that to the best of my knowledge; the content of this assignment is my own work.
I certify that the intellectual content of this assignment is the product of my own work and that all the
assistance received in preparing this assignment and sources have been acknowledged.
I have read the Plagiarism Policy of Unisa, and I will adhere to it during my academic studies at
Unisa. I am also aware that any copying of work and presenting it as my own work, is against the
policies of Unisa and I will not be part of it. I also undertake not to generate any parts of this
assignment using any generative AI applications.
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Student signature
01 August 2024
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Date
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, 1. Can you identify three core principles of software project management that were
evident in the case study? And how did these principles influence decision-making
during the project?
Core principles of software project management evident in the case study
I. Effective communication
Effective communication is essential in software project management because it guarantees
that efforts are coordinated and that all stakeholders are working toward the same objective.
Effective communication requires clarity - clearly defining roles and responsibilities, setting
realistic expectations, and being transparent about progress and challenges, as well as
taking the time to truly understand others' perspectives, concerns, and ideas before
responding, which helps to avoid misunderstandings or delays and fosters trust among team
members.
How effective communication influenced decision-making during this project?
Due to key developer taking an extended leave for personal reasons, causing a gap in critical
coding tasks, the team agreed on redistributing tasks among available resources and hired
a temporary consultant to fill the void temporarily. Regular progress meetings were held to
communicate the project and to ensure continuity in development.
II. Strong team collaboration
Essentially, efficient cooperation aide in completing tasks on schedule and within budget. By
working well together, teams can effectively divide duties, leverage each other's abilities, and
ensure that everyone is aligned regarding the project's objectives and expectations. This
leads to improved decision-making, increased productivity, and a successful project
conclusion.
How strong team collaboration communication influenced decision-making during
this project?
The team agreed on redistributing tasks among available resources to cover the gap for the
absent key developer. The project manager collaborated with all teams involved to reassess
the feasibility of an earlier launch.
III. Quality assurance (QA)
QA guarantees that the final product satisfies specific criteria and expectations. This includes
establishing explicit quality goals, developing thorough testing methods, and regularly
evaluating project progress to verify that it corresponds with these goals. Quality assurance
reduces mistakes, improves overall efficiency, and boosts customer satisfaction by providing
an excellent item that fulfils or exceeds expectations.
How quality assurance influenced decision-making during this project?
Since the marketing team accelerated their campaign, desiring an earlier app launch than
initially planned, putting pressure on the development schedule, the project manager
collaborated with all teams to formulate a project plan, highlighting trade-offs and potential
risks to ensure a balance between quality assurance and speed.
INF4825 – Assignment 2 – Page 2
Assignment number: Assignment 2
Assignment unique code: 812841
Student number: 48172413
Initials & Last name C Durand
Statement of Originality
This is to certify that to the best of my knowledge; the content of this assignment is my own work.
I certify that the intellectual content of this assignment is the product of my own work and that all the
assistance received in preparing this assignment and sources have been acknowledged.
I have read the Plagiarism Policy of Unisa, and I will adhere to it during my academic studies at
Unisa. I am also aware that any copying of work and presenting it as my own work, is against the
policies of Unisa and I will not be part of it. I also undertake not to generate any parts of this
assignment using any generative AI applications.
______________
Student signature
01 August 2024
______________
Date
INF4825 – Assignment 2 – Page 1
, 1. Can you identify three core principles of software project management that were
evident in the case study? And how did these principles influence decision-making
during the project?
Core principles of software project management evident in the case study
I. Effective communication
Effective communication is essential in software project management because it guarantees
that efforts are coordinated and that all stakeholders are working toward the same objective.
Effective communication requires clarity - clearly defining roles and responsibilities, setting
realistic expectations, and being transparent about progress and challenges, as well as
taking the time to truly understand others' perspectives, concerns, and ideas before
responding, which helps to avoid misunderstandings or delays and fosters trust among team
members.
How effective communication influenced decision-making during this project?
Due to key developer taking an extended leave for personal reasons, causing a gap in critical
coding tasks, the team agreed on redistributing tasks among available resources and hired
a temporary consultant to fill the void temporarily. Regular progress meetings were held to
communicate the project and to ensure continuity in development.
II. Strong team collaboration
Essentially, efficient cooperation aide in completing tasks on schedule and within budget. By
working well together, teams can effectively divide duties, leverage each other's abilities, and
ensure that everyone is aligned regarding the project's objectives and expectations. This
leads to improved decision-making, increased productivity, and a successful project
conclusion.
How strong team collaboration communication influenced decision-making during
this project?
The team agreed on redistributing tasks among available resources to cover the gap for the
absent key developer. The project manager collaborated with all teams involved to reassess
the feasibility of an earlier launch.
III. Quality assurance (QA)
QA guarantees that the final product satisfies specific criteria and expectations. This includes
establishing explicit quality goals, developing thorough testing methods, and regularly
evaluating project progress to verify that it corresponds with these goals. Quality assurance
reduces mistakes, improves overall efficiency, and boosts customer satisfaction by providing
an excellent item that fulfils or exceeds expectations.
How quality assurance influenced decision-making during this project?
Since the marketing team accelerated their campaign, desiring an earlier app launch than
initially planned, putting pressure on the development schedule, the project manager
collaborated with all teams to formulate a project plan, highlighting trade-offs and potential
risks to ensure a balance between quality assurance and speed.
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