Project Management for Mobile Based Farmer Support Application (MBFSA)

This project management report discusses the development of a mobile-based farmer support application (MBFSA) for effective crop growing. It includes a measurable organizational value, scope, work breakdown structure, resource assignment, project budget, project assumptions, risk identification framework, team philosophy and objective, verification and validation activities, project closure checklist, and evaluation of project MOV.

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Table of Contents
Overview..............................................................................................................................3
Description...........................................................................................................................3
Part One: MOV- Measurable Organisational Value............................................................3
1.1. Definition of MOV...................................................................................................3
1.2. Area of Impact..........................................................................................................3
1.3. Types of Values........................................................................................................4
1.4. Stakeholders’ Expectations and Metric....................................................................4
1.5. Set Timeframe for MOV..........................................................................................5
1.6. Summary of the MOV..............................................................................................5
Part Two...............................................................................................................................6
2.1. Definition of Scope...................................................................................................6
2.2. List of Resources in the Project................................................................................6
Part Three: Work Breakdown Structure..............................................................................7
3.1. Work Breakdown Structure for MBFSA..................................................................7
3.2. Deliverable and Milestone........................................................................................7
3.3. Resource Assignment.............................................................................................10
3.4. Project Budget........................................................................................................11
Part Four............................................................................................................................13
4.1. Project Assumptions...............................................................................................13

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4.2. Risk Identification Framework...............................................................................13
4.3. Risk Ownership Strategy........................................................................................13
Part Five.............................................................................................................................14
5.1. Team’s Philosophy and objective...........................................................................14
5.2. Verification Activities............................................................................................14
5.3. Validation Activities...............................................................................................15
Part Six...............................................................................................................................15
6.1. Project Closure Checklist.......................................................................................15
6.2. Evaluation of Project MOV....................................................................................15
References..........................................................................................................................17
Appendix............................................................................................................................18
Annotated Bibliography.................................................................................................18

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Project Name: Mobile Based Farmer Support Application (MBFSA)
Overview
An application will be developed as a part of the project, which will enable the farmers to
plan their crops. Globex Precision Farming solution is known to assists farmers in effective crop
growing. With the project completion, the farmers and the wholesalers will be capable to predict
the crops that will yield maximum profits.
Description
The project will be implemented by Virtcuon who is a client of Globex. The project will
be delivered by Virtucon as the Virtucon team is generally familiar with the different fact finding
techniques. The project will be delivered within 6 months and the prototype for the project will
be delivered within 2 months.
Part One: MOV- Measurable Organisational Value
1.1. Definition of MOV
The measurable organization value or MOV is defined as the project goal, which is used
to define the project’s value, that is being promised to the clients.
1.2. Area of Impact
Area of Impact Rank Effect
Strategy 3 Lack of strategic implementation of the project can
significantly delay the project
Customer 1 The customers will largely be benefited by the

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implementation of this project.
Financial 2 The correct implementation of the project will prove
to be one of major financial benefits of the project
Operational 4 The identified project is expected to improve the
operation
Social 5 The project will have social benefits as well.
1.3. Types of Values
With reference to the MBFSA project, two most critical values are needed to be
identified. The two values that is linked with MBFSA project are Better, Cheaper. The system
that will be implemented for the project is expected to improve the crop growth. Furthermore,
the system will be implemented in as much less cost, as possible
1.4. Stakeholders’ Expectations and Metric
Stakeholder Expectations Target (time frame of fulfilling
the expectations)
Globex Will provide detailed project
requirement
1 week
Virtucon Will provide the detailed project
plan
2 weeks
Farmers Will approve the prototype 1 week after prototype release
Government Will provide necessary project
details
Till the completion of the project
Wholesalers Will approve the prototype Within 1 week of prototype

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release
The metric that is set for this project is related to the implementation time or the time in
which these metrics will be achieved.
1.5. Set Timeframe for MOV
The Timeline in which the MOV will be achieved is indicated in the following figure-
Figure 1: The MOV Timeframe
1.6. Summary of the MOV
MOV Description
Overview and Description The idea and the rationale behind the project execution
is discussed
Impact Area The major impact areas are identified and ranked
Values Two significant project values are identified
Stakeholders expectations and Metrics The stakeholders’ expectations and the metrics are set
Timeline 6 months

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Part Two
2.1. Definition of Scope
The project’s scope is to deliver the MBFSA project within 6 months and deliver of a
prototype within 2 months. Scope definition is important to deliver an effective project plan
(Schwalbe, 2015).
In-scope-
 To deliver a prototype in 2 months To deliver a completed project within 6 months
Out scope-
 No maintenance of the project delivered
2.2. List of Resources in the Project
Figure 2: The Project Resources

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Part Three: Work Breakdown Structure
3.1. Work Breakdown Structure for MBFSA
Figure 3: The WBS
3.2. Deliverable and Milestone

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The deliverables and the milestone of the project are indicated as follows-

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Figure 4: Showing the Deliverables and Milestone
3.3. Resource Assignment
Figure 4: Representing the Resources Assigned

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Figure 5: Representing the Resource Overview
3.4. Project Budget
The budget estimated for the MBFSA project is illustrated as follows-

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Figure 6: The Resource and the Budget
Part Four
4.1. Project Assumptions
 All the farmers and wholesalers have personal mobile devices
 Providing training only to a group of famers is assumed to be sufficient to establish the
benefits of the application
 The farmers will provide full support to team Virtucon in understanding the application’s
use
4.2. Risk Identification Framework
Risk Type Identification Framework
R1: Technical Issue Technical Failure
R2: Performance issues Below Average Performance (Burke, 2013)
R3: Quality Issues Low quality product is delivered
R4: Schedule Issues The project is not completed within the schedule
R5: Resources Issues The resources allocated are not enough for project
completion
4.3. Risk Ownership Strategy
Risk Severity Probability of
Occurrence
Risk Owner
R1: Technical Issue High High Technical Expert
R2: Performance issues High Medium Project Supervisor

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R3: Quality Issues Medium Medium Quality Control
Supervisor
R4: Schedule Issues Medium Low Project manager
R5: Resources Issues Low Low Resource Manager
Figure 7: The Risk Register
Part Five
5.1. Team’s Philosophy and objective
The Virtucon team focuses in delivering a low cost project to the Globex. The team’s
objective is to deliver the MBFSA project in a much lower cost.
5.2. Verification Activities
 Checking if appropriate process of project execution is followed

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 Checking if the project is implemented according to the method identified by
Globex
5.3. Validation Activities
 To check if the project that is delivered matches the specification
 To check if a set the actual product matches the initial requirements
Part Six
Project evaluation is important for successful completion of the MBFSA project (refer to
appendix).
6.1. Project Closure Checklist
Checklist Items Whether completed
Project verification 
Project Validation 
Project Testing 
Project Evaluation 
Post project Meetings 
Resource Release 
Client Sign off 
6.2. Evaluation of Project MOV

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The project MOV will be examined and evaluated on basis of the completion of all the
specifications of the project. The project specifications must be completely met prior to the
project finish. Prior to the evaluation, completion of project verification and validation is needed
to be completed.

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References
Burke, R. (2013). Project management: planning and control techniques. New Jersey, USA.
Joslin, R., & Müller, R. (2015). Relationships between a project management methodology and
project success in different project governance contexts. International Journal of Project
Management, 33(6), 1377-1392.
Marcelino-Sádaba, S., Pérez-Ezcurdia, A., Lazcano, A. M. E., & Villanueva, P. (2014). Project
risk management methodology for small firms. International journal of project
management, 32(2), 327-340.
Schwalbe, K. (2015). Information technology project management. Cengage Learning.
Todorović, M. L., Petrović, D. Č., Mihić, M. M., Obradović, V. L., & Bushuyev, S. D. (2015).
Project success analysis framework: A knowledge-based approach in project
management. International Journal of Project Management, 33(4), 772-783.

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Appendix
Annotated Bibliography
Todorović, M. L., Petrović, D. Č., Mihić, M. M., Obradović, V. L., & Bushuyev, S. D.
(2015). Project success analysis framework: A knowledge-based approach in project
management. International Journal of Project Management, 33(4), 772-783.
Todorović et al. (2015), analyse that one of most significant factors that can contribute to
the success of a project. The authors while investigating the methods of project success,
identified the need of evaluation of a project to measure the success criteria linked with the
project. Knowledge management in project management can significantly be improved by
following a planned project execution process. Evaluation of a project is needed for a number of
aspects. It is necessary to understand the extent to which a particular project has met the users’
requirement and specifications. The project evaluation therefore is quite critical to ascertain the
project success and therefore, it is a part of knowledge based approach in project management. A
knowledge based approach in project management ensures that a particular project is being
executed as per plan. The researches related to project management identifies the importance of
project evaluation to provide the client with a detailed report of the project implementation
approach. The strategic management of the project will involve effective project reporting and
evaluation so that the clients could achieve the desired project value. Therefore, it can be said
that project evaluation is one of the most critical considerations of successful project execution.
Marcelino-Sádaba, S., Pérez-Ezcurdia, A., Lazcano, A. M. E., & Villanueva, P. (2014).
Project risk management methodology for small firms. International journal of
project management, 32(2), 327-340.
Marcelino-Sádaba et al. (2014), further discusses about the major risks and issues in a
project. It is crucial to identify and mitigate the major risks and the issues linked with a project to

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ascertain that even the companies with limited resources can complete the project in a successful
manner. It is necessary to critically identify the various aspects that can significantly affect the
success of a project. If the project risks are not addressed in an effective manner, it can
significantly result in scope creep in the project. Analysis of the risks the project faced and their
mitigation approaches is quite common in the project evaluation phase. One of the most critical
aspects of project evaluation is checking whether the project team has been successful in
effectively managing the implementation of a project. Evaluation of a particular project is
necessary to determine whether the delivery of the project could be completed in an effective
manner. A formative evaluation of a project helps in judging whether the project team has been
successful in following the most significant instructions linked with the project. The project
evaluation helps in identification of the general objective of the project along with the major
project deliverables. Identification of the most significant risks linked with the project relates to
the specific objectives of the project along with the management of the project deliverables.
Project closure is an important part of project management that evaluates whether the project can
be completed in a planned manner. Therefore, project evaluation is an important consideration of
any project and is necessary for effective risk management as well.
Joslin, R., & Müller, R. (2015). Relationships between a project management methodology
and project success in different project governance contexts. International Journal
of Project Management, 33(6), 1377-1392.
Joslin & Müller (2015), indicates the most significant criteria linked with the success and
the governace of the project. Effective project governace is linked with the successful evaluation
of a project as it indicates if the project has followed the specifications of the client. Success of a
project is one of the most researched topics in the field of project management. The project

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closure is the last phase of project management as therefore effective management of the project
is needed. The project evaluation and closure is interlinked and it ensures project success.