Analysis of Project Closure Procedure in Project Management

Analysis essay questions 1
Executing, controlling and closing projects
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Analysis essay questions 2
PART ONE
Introduction
‘Project closure procedure encompasses phases and practices that make sure project comes to the
expected end. The stage is termed to be ending point of the project goal’ (Milosevic &
Martinelli, 2016 p.23). ‘For those implementing the project it is intended to provide the required
learning’ (Boddy& Paton, 2004 p.227). Adoption of the two loops (single and double) is
important in providing the required knowledge and information to the project teams and
management after it is integrated in the project closure stages. ‘The use of single loop learning in
project closure provides a framework in which users can find the variance between the planned
and actual results’ (Meredith & Mantel, 2012 p.538). ‘Adoption of double loop learning is
definite procedure that provides a different approach of using assumptions to come up with
valuable decisions’ (Balcher, 2012 p.658). In project context both loops can be integrated and
employed in a project management system to add value to project closure process and ensure it
meets the required standards and expectations.
Single loop learning
‘The aim of having the SLL is either correct errors, strengthen health practices, promote
unwanted working behaviors, and discover discrepancies that affect project activities and
deliverables found in a project management system adopted in a project.’ (Von Zedtwitz, 2002
p.258). ‘The project team will use the system advocated by SLL to mitigate any flows or
inadequacies to obtain desirable results. ‘Project managers will find SLL to be useful in
identifying ant irregular flaws or inadequacies as early as possible in order in order to provide
mitigation measures to the set targets and requirements’ (McClory, Read, & Labib, 2017, p.
1322). Figure 1 shows the actual SLL of the actions and procedures expected to take place in an
actual project closure of a project it shows the nature of action that can take place in case the
results are not favorable or not of the required standards.

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Single loop learning
Figure 1 single loop learning
Figure 1 displays the sequence that takes place if integrated during the project closure project
information system. In an ideal situation the decision to close the project is made based on the
variance between the planned goals and the actual accomplishments. The decision based on SLL
if it was appropriate and everyone is satisfied (YES) project is closed but whenever the project
does not meet the required expectations (NO) it is given another chance through specified
actions.
Double loop learning
‘DLL is scheduled to be a problematic approach in which project teams can adopt in making
valuable alterations to ensure that all go as planned or as per schedule. The project decision will
be given a double chance to correct any process that requires immediate attention’ (Milosevic, &
Martinelli, 2016 p.231). ‘The use of DLL gives the project team to appreciate better ways in
which learning experiences during closure can be reviewed and corrected appropriately’ (Von
Zedtwitz, 2002 p.258). DLL takes consideration of certain behaviors and actions that require
corrective actions through a monitoring process. Figure2 shows an example of the DLL
Project end results
Were they
done right?
Results
Action