PRO4801 ASSIGNMENT 03 2025
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NOT PREPARED NOR APPROVED BY UNISA, RATHER REPRESENTS A
POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE TASK CONSISTENT WITH THEORY OF PRO4801.
THIS REPORT IS INTENDED TO ASSIST STUDENTS IN GETTING STARTED WITH
THEIR ASSIGNMENT, AND IN NO CASE THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD BE USED
FOR CHEATING. WE BELIEVE THIS WILL BE A GOOD STARTING POINT AS IT
WAS PREPARED BY OUR TEAM OF PROFESSIONAL PRIVATE TUTORS WHO
ARE EXPERTS IN THE FIELD, AND IT WAS PREPARED USING VARIOUS
SOURCES. ANY SIMILARITY WITH ANY EXISTING THEORY OR DISCUSSION BY
OTHER AUTHORS IS EXCUSED. THE AUTHORS HOWEVER DO NOT CLAIM
MONOPOLY TO KNOWLEDGE HENCE MODIFICATION OF THE ANSWERS
CONTAINED IN THIS FRAMEWORK MAY NOT BE PROHIBITED AS IT
CONTRIBUTES TO EXPANSION OF KNOWLEDGE. FOR ANY FURTHER
GUIDELINE ABOUT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HERE AND THE MODULE
IN GENERAL, CONTACT PASSMATE TUTORIALS.
WE ASSIST WITH OTHER MODULES INCLUDING:
ECSs, FACs, MACs, MNGs, INTs, TRLs, HMEMS, PRMs, PROs, MNBs, DSC, QMI,
MNMs, MNO, MNPs, FIN, PUBs, MNMs, RESEARCH among others.
WE OFFER CLASSES, ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES, EXAMINATION
PREPARATION, RESEARCH AND RESEARCH PROPOSALS, DISSERTATION
EDITING etc.
OTHER THAN UNISA, WE ALSO ASSIST STUDENTS AT VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS
INCLUDING MANCOSA, REGENT, REGEYNESES, BOSTON, STADIO, OLG, UJ,
UP etc
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,PRO4801 ASSIGNMENT 03 2025
Contents
Question 3.1 ............................................................................................................... 3
Question 3.2 ............................................................................................................... 7
Question 3.3 ............................................................................................................. 11
Question 3.4 ............................................................................................................. 16
References ............................................................................................................... 21
, PRO4801 ASSIGNMENT 03 2025
Question 3.1
The ABC project faced many challenges, including delays and budgetary
constraints. Among the key issues raised has been the specification of the
product, which must ensure the customer gets value for money. It is reported
that poor planning was the order of the day due to a lack of experience of the
hired project manager and a lack of guidelines regarding approaches to take.
The organisation was still growing and had to establish a Project Management
Office to provide guidance and support. As an expert who completed PRO4801
and with experience gained over the years working on various types of projects,
you have been hired as a consultant to provide guidelines on how planning
should be undertaken. You’re required to provide confidence to the appointing
authority by addressing the questions (3.1, 3.2, 3.3) posed in the different
sections.
Distinguish between the different steps in the project planning process and
explain the purpose of typical questions to be answered in each step. [20]
The challenges faced by the ABC project, including delays, budgetary constraints,
and issues with product specification leading to poor value for money,
underscore the critical importance of comprehensive and systematic project planning
(Portny & Portny, 2022). These problems are often exacerbated by a lack of
experience in project management and the absence of clear organizational guidelines.
Effective planning provides a structured approach to anticipate and mitigate such
issues, ensuring the project stays on track and delivers its intended outcomes.
As an expert consultant, I would guide the appointing authority through the essential
steps in the project planning process, clarifying the purpose of each. These steps
collectively form the Project Execution Plan, which serves as the project's roadmap.
Here are the distinct steps in the project planning process and the purpose of the
typical questions answered in each:
Define Project Objectives and Deliverables
This foundational step answers the question: "What must be done, and what result
is expected?".
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL GUIDE FROM UNISA. THE REPORT IS
NOT PREPARED NOR APPROVED BY UNISA, RATHER REPRESENTS A
POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE TASK CONSISTENT WITH THEORY OF PRO4801.
THIS REPORT IS INTENDED TO ASSIST STUDENTS IN GETTING STARTED WITH
THEIR ASSIGNMENT, AND IN NO CASE THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD BE USED
FOR CHEATING. WE BELIEVE THIS WILL BE A GOOD STARTING POINT AS IT
WAS PREPARED BY OUR TEAM OF PROFESSIONAL PRIVATE TUTORS WHO
ARE EXPERTS IN THE FIELD, AND IT WAS PREPARED USING VARIOUS
SOURCES. ANY SIMILARITY WITH ANY EXISTING THEORY OR DISCUSSION BY
OTHER AUTHORS IS EXCUSED. THE AUTHORS HOWEVER DO NOT CLAIM
MONOPOLY TO KNOWLEDGE HENCE MODIFICATION OF THE ANSWERS
CONTAINED IN THIS FRAMEWORK MAY NOT BE PROHIBITED AS IT
CONTRIBUTES TO EXPANSION OF KNOWLEDGE. FOR ANY FURTHER
GUIDELINE ABOUT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HERE AND THE MODULE
IN GENERAL, CONTACT PASSMATE TUTORIALS.
WE ASSIST WITH OTHER MODULES INCLUDING:
ECSs, FACs, MACs, MNGs, INTs, TRLs, HMEMS, PRMs, PROs, MNBs, DSC, QMI,
MNMs, MNO, MNPs, FIN, PUBs, MNMs, RESEARCH among others.
WE OFFER CLASSES, ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES, EXAMINATION
PREPARATION, RESEARCH AND RESEARCH PROPOSALS, DISSERTATION
EDITING etc.
OTHER THAN UNISA, WE ALSO ASSIST STUDENTS AT VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS
INCLUDING MANCOSA, REGENT, REGEYNESES, BOSTON, STADIO, OLG, UJ,
UP etc
For any enquiries the following numbers can be used for calling, sms, whatsapp and
telegram
CONTACT PASSMATE TUTORIALS @061 262 1185/068 053 8213/0717 513 144 or
,PRO4801 ASSIGNMENT 03 2025
Contents
Question 3.1 ............................................................................................................... 3
Question 3.2 ............................................................................................................... 7
Question 3.3 ............................................................................................................. 11
Question 3.4 ............................................................................................................. 16
References ............................................................................................................... 21
, PRO4801 ASSIGNMENT 03 2025
Question 3.1
The ABC project faced many challenges, including delays and budgetary
constraints. Among the key issues raised has been the specification of the
product, which must ensure the customer gets value for money. It is reported
that poor planning was the order of the day due to a lack of experience of the
hired project manager and a lack of guidelines regarding approaches to take.
The organisation was still growing and had to establish a Project Management
Office to provide guidance and support. As an expert who completed PRO4801
and with experience gained over the years working on various types of projects,
you have been hired as a consultant to provide guidelines on how planning
should be undertaken. You’re required to provide confidence to the appointing
authority by addressing the questions (3.1, 3.2, 3.3) posed in the different
sections.
Distinguish between the different steps in the project planning process and
explain the purpose of typical questions to be answered in each step. [20]
The challenges faced by the ABC project, including delays, budgetary constraints,
and issues with product specification leading to poor value for money,
underscore the critical importance of comprehensive and systematic project planning
(Portny & Portny, 2022). These problems are often exacerbated by a lack of
experience in project management and the absence of clear organizational guidelines.
Effective planning provides a structured approach to anticipate and mitigate such
issues, ensuring the project stays on track and delivers its intended outcomes.
As an expert consultant, I would guide the appointing authority through the essential
steps in the project planning process, clarifying the purpose of each. These steps
collectively form the Project Execution Plan, which serves as the project's roadmap.
Here are the distinct steps in the project planning process and the purpose of the
typical questions answered in each:
Define Project Objectives and Deliverables
This foundational step answers the question: "What must be done, and what result
is expected?".
