Project Management What is a project? How does project management differ from other types of management? What does a project manager do? Describe at least three interpersonal or leadership skills that are essential for a successful project manager. Analyzing an Article on Information Technology Project (ITP) Management Analyzing an Article on Information Technology Project Management Research problem Numerous organizations have been executing IS in their separate associations and re-sort...

Read the Case Study titled "Communication Failures" in the Kerzner text. Write 300 to 800 words that answers the following questions: Was Herb the right or the wrong project manager for this project? Explain your answer. As a Senior Project Manager mentoring Herb, what would you have done differently after he was assigned to the project? Should we use project managers in our team as role models? Why or why not? Poor communication within project teams and stakeholders has been noted a...

CSU MBA 6941, Managing Project Teams 4 Scenario: You are the project manager responsible for a new building construction in northern Virginia. The building is worth $500,000 and will have five bedrooms, a kitchen, landscaping, and a two-car garage to be completed in two years. This was agreed upon in a firm fixed contract. During the execution (construction) of the building, you realize that the cost of materials have gone up by 10%, and your schedule is behind by 90 days due to delays from cou...

Project Management study notes for varsity college students. Notes/Summaries are done as per the specification of the module outline which would be the concepts that are tested & examined. These notes/summaries are detailed and descriptive.

Unit III Essay While the project manager is responsible for applying the correct tools and techniques to ensure the success of the project, effective project management technique requires that the project manager possess the following characteristics: knowledge, performance, and personal. For this assignment you are asked to write a short essay on why a project manager should have these characteristics and their relevance to managing a project. Your essay should:  Discuss why project manager...

Which of the following is true regarding the scope document for a project? • It is unrelated to an organization's governance. • It includes the project budget and sponsor information. • It is completely separate from the business case for a project. • It describes the risks that could impact the project. CONCEPT Project Scope 2 If the project sponsor decides to increase the project’s scope, which of the following is likely to occur? • The budget and time frame of t...

Assignment 2: Competencies for Project Managers Due Week 6 and worth 175 points Read the 9 mini-case study series from the Project Management Institute on the Global Green Books Publishing company before starting this assignment. Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you: 1.Describe and discuss at least three challenges that supervisors face in being effective project managers at Global Green Books Publishing. 2.Identify and discuss at least three key skills/competencies supervisors ...

BUS518 Week2 DQ Crisis Leadership Imagine you are a project manager of a construction site. You have just received notification that a major tornado is heading in your direction within the hour. Using this situation, give one example of how your leadership during this crisis would be different from leading under normal circumstances. Assuming a high probability that tornados may recur in your geographic area, provide three examples that describe how you as a leader would fine-tune your crisi...

Due Week 7 and worth 75 points Project managers do a lot more than calculations and reporting; they must keep the team on track, ensure ethical decisions are made, deal with conflict, and, depending on the type of organization, they may perform employee evaluations, issue bonuses, hire and lay off personnel, and other tasks. In this paper, you will discuss some of the key elements of the project management process. Write a ten to twelve (10-12) page paper in which you: Describe the different org...

BUS518 Week2 DQ Crisis Leadership Imagine you are a project manager of a construction site. You have just received notification that a major tornado is heading in your direction within the hour. Using this situation, give one example of how your leadership during this crisis would be different from leading under normal circumstances. Assuming a high probability that tornados may recur in your geographic area, provide three examples that describe how you as a leader would fine-tune your crisi...