PUB4867
Assignment 2
2026
, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
PUB4867: Strategic Public Management IV
Assessment 2 (144067): 2026
A Descriptive Comparison of Project Management and Management by Projects
in the Public Sector
Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for
PUB4867 – Strategic Public Management IV
Due Date: Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Primary Lecturer: Ms A Barnes-Weare
Total Marks: 50
, Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 3
2. CONCEPTUAL OVERVIEW ....................................................................................... 3
3. DEFINING PROJECT MANAGEMENT ....................................................................... 4
4. DEFINING MANAGEMENT BY PROJECTS ............................................................... 5
5. DETAILED COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS ..................................................................... 5
5.1 Scope and Focus ................................................................................................... 5
5.2 Organisational Structure and Hierarchy ................................................................. 6
5.3 Strategic Alignment ................................................................................................ 7
5.4 Resource Management ......................................................................................... 7
5.5 Timeframe and Continuity ...................................................................................... 8
5.6 Accountability and Governance ............................................................................. 8
5.7 Change Management and Adaptability .................................................................. 9
6. APPLICATION IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN PUBLIC SECTOR .................................. 10
7. STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS ............................................................................ 10
8. CONCLUSION .......................................................................................................... 11
LIST OF SOURCES ...................................................................................................... 13
Assignment 2
2026
, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
PUB4867: Strategic Public Management IV
Assessment 2 (144067): 2026
A Descriptive Comparison of Project Management and Management by Projects
in the Public Sector
Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for
PUB4867 – Strategic Public Management IV
Due Date: Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Primary Lecturer: Ms A Barnes-Weare
Total Marks: 50
, Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 3
2. CONCEPTUAL OVERVIEW ....................................................................................... 3
3. DEFINING PROJECT MANAGEMENT ....................................................................... 4
4. DEFINING MANAGEMENT BY PROJECTS ............................................................... 5
5. DETAILED COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS ..................................................................... 5
5.1 Scope and Focus ................................................................................................... 5
5.2 Organisational Structure and Hierarchy ................................................................. 6
5.3 Strategic Alignment ................................................................................................ 7
5.4 Resource Management ......................................................................................... 7
5.5 Timeframe and Continuity ...................................................................................... 8
5.6 Accountability and Governance ............................................................................. 8
5.7 Change Management and Adaptability .................................................................. 9
6. APPLICATION IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN PUBLIC SECTOR .................................. 10
7. STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS ............................................................................ 10
8. CONCLUSION .......................................................................................................... 11
LIST OF SOURCES ...................................................................................................... 13
