Exam (elaborations)
PRO4801 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE
GUIDELINE) 2025 - DUE May 2025
Course
Project Management (PRO4801)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
Project Management for Engineering, Business and Technology
PRO4801 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE GUIDELINE) 2025 - DUE May 2025; 100%
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Project managers are responsible for making decisions and performing
various other duties. Yet, their authority is often limited, and they must seek
other power sources. This requires a new set of skills and the capacity to
assemble mechanisms that complement performance. (i) Illustrate the
different focal points of a project manager’s role. Explain the effect of a
project manager’s “umbrella” responsibility in projects. (15)
,Project managers occupy a pivotal role in guiding a project from initiation to completion. Their
position demands both technical knowledge and interpersonal savvy, particularly because they
often work with limited formal authority. Instead, they must rely on influence, coordination, and
leadership across diverse teams and stakeholders. Let's break this down into two parts: (i) the
focal points of a project manager's role and (ii) the effect of their “umbrella” responsibility.
, (i) Focal Points of a Project Manager’s Role
1. Scope Management
o Ensuring the project delivers what was promised.
o Controlling scope creep and maintaining alignment with client/stakeholder
expectations.
2. Time Management
o Creating schedules and ensuring tasks are completed on time.
o Managing deadlines, dependencies, and sequencing of tasks.
3. Cost Management
o Budget planning, monitoring expenditures, and avoiding overruns.
o Making financial trade-offs when necessary.
4. Quality Management
o Setting quality standards and ensuring deliverables meet them.
o Coordinating quality assurance and quality control processes.
5. Risk Management
o Identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.
o Creating contingency plans.
6. Communication Management
o Acting as the central point of communication between stakeholders, team
members, and upper management.
o Managing expectations and ensuring transparency.
7. Human Resource Management
o Assembling and motivating a team.
o Dealing with interpersonal issues and aligning team capabilities with project
needs.
8. Stakeholder Management
o Identifying stakeholder interests and maintaining engagement.
o Negotiating, influencing, and resolving conflicts.
(ii) The Effect of the Project Manager’s “Umbrella” Responsibility
The term “umbrella” responsibility reflects the comprehensive oversight and coordinating
function that a project manager performs across all aspects of a project. This overarching
responsibility has several key effects:
1. Central Coordination
o The project manager acts as the integrator, making sure all elements (scope,
schedule, budget, resources) work in harmony.
2. Influence Without Authority
PRO4801 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE
GUIDELINE) 2025 - DUE May 2025
Course
Project Management (PRO4801)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
Project Management for Engineering, Business and Technology
PRO4801 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE GUIDELINE) 2025 - DUE May 2025; 100%
TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and explanations.. Ensure your success
with us....
Project managers are responsible for making decisions and performing
various other duties. Yet, their authority is often limited, and they must seek
other power sources. This requires a new set of skills and the capacity to
assemble mechanisms that complement performance. (i) Illustrate the
different focal points of a project manager’s role. Explain the effect of a
project manager’s “umbrella” responsibility in projects. (15)
,Project managers occupy a pivotal role in guiding a project from initiation to completion. Their
position demands both technical knowledge and interpersonal savvy, particularly because they
often work with limited formal authority. Instead, they must rely on influence, coordination, and
leadership across diverse teams and stakeholders. Let's break this down into two parts: (i) the
focal points of a project manager's role and (ii) the effect of their “umbrella” responsibility.
, (i) Focal Points of a Project Manager’s Role
1. Scope Management
o Ensuring the project delivers what was promised.
o Controlling scope creep and maintaining alignment with client/stakeholder
expectations.
2. Time Management
o Creating schedules and ensuring tasks are completed on time.
o Managing deadlines, dependencies, and sequencing of tasks.
3. Cost Management
o Budget planning, monitoring expenditures, and avoiding overruns.
o Making financial trade-offs when necessary.
4. Quality Management
o Setting quality standards and ensuring deliverables meet them.
o Coordinating quality assurance and quality control processes.
5. Risk Management
o Identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.
o Creating contingency plans.
6. Communication Management
o Acting as the central point of communication between stakeholders, team
members, and upper management.
o Managing expectations and ensuring transparency.
7. Human Resource Management
o Assembling and motivating a team.
o Dealing with interpersonal issues and aligning team capabilities with project
needs.
8. Stakeholder Management
o Identifying stakeholder interests and maintaining engagement.
o Negotiating, influencing, and resolving conflicts.
(ii) The Effect of the Project Manager’s “Umbrella” Responsibility
The term “umbrella” responsibility reflects the comprehensive oversight and coordinating
function that a project manager performs across all aspects of a project. This overarching
responsibility has several key effects:
1. Central Coordination
o The project manager acts as the integrator, making sure all elements (scope,
schedule, budget, resources) work in harmony.
2. Influence Without Authority
