Managing Successful Business Projects

This project explores the impact of digital technology, particularly mobile technology, on the growth and innovation of small businesses. It uses a case study of Continental Consulting Limited, a research and business consultancy firm, to analyze the potential benefits and challenges of implementing mobile technology. The project includes a detailed project management plan, a work breakdown structure, and a comprehensive research analysis using both quantitative and qualitative methods.

MANAGING A SUCCESSFUL
BUSINESS PROJECTS

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
P1 Determining main aim and objectives of given project .................................................1
P2 Project Management Plan for Continental Consulting Limited........................................3
P3 Evaluation of Gantt chart and work breakdown structure for given project .................5
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................7
P4 Conducting research by applying quantitative and qualitative techniques for given project
................................................................................................................................................7
P5 Evaluation and interpretation of data ............................................................................10
TASK 3..........................................................................................................................................16
P6 Suggestions for the company .........................................................................................16
TASK 4 .........................................................................................................................................17
P7) Reflection about experience of conducting research ...................................................17
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................17
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................19
APPENDIX ...................................................................................................................................21

INTRODUCTION
In today's era, digital technology has become inevitable part and parcel of every aspect of
a firm. It is critically adopted as a primary source for product differentiation, growth and
profitability of a business. With rapid speed of technological development around the globe in
form of smartphones, tablets, mobile phones etc., there has profound effect on customers
behaviour and small scale businesses to a large extent (Ackermann, 2012). The project is based
on case study of Continental Consulting Limited which is a research and business consultancy
firm dealing mainly in process re-engineering. With span of time IT technology used by firm, it
has become obsolete and firm has decided to implement new technology in order to remain
competitive. The report will discuss aims, objectives and time frame related to implementation of
digital technology. A research will also be conducted for providing recommendation about
probable impact of digital technology on firms operations.
TASK 1
P1 Determining main aim and objectives of given project
The immense popularity and adoption of digitalization has enabled business to stay
connected with its customers through the medium of mobile phones. In today's era of intense
competition, business regardless its nature and size is subjected to keep pace with technological
developments and innovations (Autio and et. al., 2014). For instance, mobile digital technology
that is to be used by Continental Consulting Limited is greatly assists firm to capture its
customers attention by creating and providing targeted ads, new on the go services and other
promotional activities to engage their customers and induce them to make a purchase. Today,
with mobile technology, relationship between entrepreneur and consumers are extended beyond
physical store into a digital sphere.
Background of Project: The project is conducted to ascertain the probable effect of
digital technology and how its assists small business growth and innovation. With emergence of
several changes in IT industry, equipments that are being used by Continental Consulting
Limited has become obsolete and firm feels that it is time to update the kind of IT technology
that firm had been using so far. It is of utmost importance for company to adopt these new
innovative techniques so as to enhance firm's capabilities and core competencies to its maximum

potential (Bradley, Wiklund and Shepherd, 011). In particular, IT managers of company is
thinking of adopting mobile technology in form of Application Program Interface that will
enable various software applications to interact with its consumers. Through digitalization firm is
also to get benefit by reducing it cost and time on its various business activities. Further, it will
also assist firm to conduct extensive research for collecting opinions of its consumers and
thereby, modify its products and services as per their need and demands (Chava and et. al.,
2013). However, adopting an entire new digital technology is not easy for a firm and is subject to
face huge resistance from the workforce. Thus, to successfully implement and enforce
digitalization in its various business operations, it is requisite for the managers of Continental
Consulting Limited to motivate its staff members to adopt and absorb the new changed
technology my communication them need and associated benefits for organisation and to them as
well.
Topic- : “The effect of digital technology on the growth and innovation aspects of small
business ”.
Aim: “ To ascertain effect impact of mobile techniques in supporting growth and
innovation of small business ”
Objectives:
 To ascertain presumptive effect of mobile techniques on company and its future growth
prospects.
 To examine key business operations that are likely to get benefited with adoption of
mobile technology. To determine the probable negative and positive effect of mobile technology on sales
volume and profitability of Continental Consulting Limited.
Research Question
 What are the probable impact of mobile technology on firm and its growth in near future?
 What are the major business operations that is to get aided by mobile technology?
 What could be positive and negative impact of mobile technology on Continental
Consulting Limited sales and profit levels?

P2 Project Management Plan for Continental Consulting Limited
A project management plan could be described as a written document that briefly
explains various attributes related to execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of particular
project that is to be undertaken (Dudinand et. al., 2013). It is a detailed document that includes
subsidiary management plans, baselines and other essential planning related documents. As
Continental Consulting Limited is about to introduce new mobile technology to expand its
business activities online, it is requisite for managers to prepare a thorough project management
plan. It is beneficial for firm as it would assist to determine what company seeks to achieve from
this particular, how it will be attained, how many people are required to complete it and how
project will be reported, measured and communicated. Thus, it will keep managers of
Continental Consulting Limited focused towards maintaining project quality as per pre-
determined standards to carry out operations according to policies, procedures and directions that
are laid down for its execution. Various factors that are related to implementation of digital
technology in the firm and needs to determined by managers are mentioned below: Scope: The use of APIs technology in mobile technology is to provide vast scope to
Continental Consulting Limited to attain effectiveness in its various business related
operations from marketing to development and strategic planning to accounting. Statists
estimated that there are 222.9 million smartphone users are using mobile technology to
operate social media and other online apps to purchase goods and services. Also, in
recent time, large social apps like Facebook, Snapchat etc. have recently launched an API
that will help firm to advertise their products/services and to diversify their campaigns
through mobile technology (George and Bock, 2011).
 Cost : Cost of project plan estimates the total expenditure to be incurred in adopting
new mobile technology by thoroughly determining various aspects relate to project. In
its initial phase application of digital technology, it is subject to huge capital investment
as it includes various expenditures related to organizing proper training program for
employees, cost of installation of new equipment’s in various departments and many
other related costs.
Total forecasted budget

Particular Amount in pounds £
Promotional expense 15000
Implementing technology cost 3000
Advertisement expense 3200
Training charges 1400
Catalogues 5500
Total cost 28100
From above given table it has been concluded that Continental Consulting Limited require
approx. 28100 pounds to carry out implementation of digital technology at workplace. Quality: Mere completing a project is not enough for company to get the advantage from
new technology, quality aspect is to be kept in mind as well (Lee and et. al., 2012).
Therefore, to successfully complete a given project with high quality standards, it is
essential for Continental Consulting Limited to hire a proficient team of field experts that
could provide relevant directions, suggestions and guidelines for efficiently apply and
make use of innovate and latest technology so that company can attain an edge over its
business competitors. Time: This aspect is concerned about the average estimated time that is required to
implement new technology in various departments of firm. In addition to this, approx
payback period of a project is also ascertained. Continental Consulting Limited in this
regard make use of critical path method to compute probable time for new technology
installation. The project for implementing mobile technology in business operations will
subject to take approx 10 weeks to be completed. Risk: Risk evaluation forms key aspect to be determined in advance by a firm during its
pre implementation phase of project (Lundvall and et. al., 2011.) It assists Continental
Consulting Limited to be proactive in identifying and analysing various likeable issues
and problems that firm might encounter during implementing digital technology in its

business. For instance, resistance from employee, training needs, investment of huge
capital and other related resources etc. Resources: This facet involves detailed explanation of the essential resources that are
required for effective and proper application on new digital technology by Continental
Consulting Limited. It follows estimation about human, finance, technological and other
associated resources (Crane and Matten, 2016).
 Communication: Maintaining a transparent, two way communication is of vital
importance for Continental Consulting Limited. It is because it assists company to share
various information, new objectives, benefits and other essential knowledge related to
new project with its employees. For managers of Continental Consulting Limited, it is
thus of high significance to be proficient in interpersonal and communication skills so as
to gain mutual cooperation and trust of its employees. Thus before sharing any
information managers of Continental Consulting Limited analyse various medium of
communication and chose the most appropriate one in order to provide information to its
staff. For instance, for this particular project firm has selected questionnaire for
identifying opinions and feedback of its workforce as well as public (Eweje, Turner and
Müller, 2012).
P3 Evaluation of Gantt chart and work breakdown structure for given project
Work-Break Down Structure: WBDS is a sequential and additive disintegration of a
project that help into various stages, work packages and deliverables that a managers uses to
effectively handle its project team and their assigned tasks (Fisher, 2011). It is a pictorial
description of scope of an assignment into smaller chunks that makes it easily understandable for
project team as each step of WBDS involves details and explanations. Project management
department of Continental Consulting Limited prepares WBDS for their new plan by analysing
key operational deliverables and further dividing them in to small units those are divided till
delegated to particular employee

Illustration 1: Illustration 1: Breakdown Structure for Project Management, 2018
(Source: Break Breakdown Structure for Project Management, 2018)
Gantt Chart: It is a horizontal bar chart depicts various lengths that displays timeline of a project
that includes duration, job sequences, starting and closing dates etc. It forms an essential tool
that is designed by project team of Continental Consulting Limited in order identify sequences of
different work tasks in a project that are required to be completed within specific time and
budget Keller, Parameswaran and Jacob, 2011).

TASK 2
P4 Conducting research by applying quantitative and qualitative techniques for given project
Qualitative research : This research involves scientific method of observation for
collecting relevant non numerical data related to a particular topic. It involves in depth analysis
of a situation, event or phenomenon that researcher gains from exploring totality of the situation.
It involves various sources through which data could be collected such as interview, observation,
focus groups etc. that could help in providing appropriate knowledge and information related to a
given topic. Although this method of research is expensive and time consuming however
information and data collection methods of this is most authentic and relevant. Continental
Consulting Limited undertake this research to know the probable impact of digitization and its
relevance in conducting various business related operations and work (Introducing Research
Methods, 2017).
Quantitative Research: This research contains data and information in numerical form
such as percentages, statistics etc. This type of research reveals information that is specific to a
particular case. It includes computation, mathematical tools etc.
Data Collection : For conducting research Continental Consulting Limited have opted for
primary sources of data which has been collected through using questionnaire. The respondents
that are been involved by the research team are 30. Mentioned below is the questionnaire that
company circulated to gather relevant information:

QUESTIONNAIRE
Name:
Gender:
Occupation:
Contact no.:
Email id:
Q1) Is it essential for company to implement mobile technology in its businesses operation in
reference to today's market scenario?
 Yes
 No
Q2) How mobile technology is expected to impact business of Continental Consulting Limited?
 Positive
 Negative
Q3) What are the probable impact that mobile technology expected to have on business of
Continental Consulting Limited?
 Enhancement in Sales Volume
 Better customer relationship
Q4) What can be essential sources that company is subject to have while introducing mobile
techniques and related technology in its business operations?
 Cost efficiency
 Enhanced security
 Stay competitive
 Increased productivity
Q5) What are the major challenges a company face during implementation of mobile
technology at workplace?
 Data management
 Require new skills
 Security issues
Q6) What are the major resources required by company to implement mobile technology at

workplace?
 Funds
 Expertise knowledge
 Technical resources
Q7) What are the areas in which mobile technology is supposed to provide maximum benefit to
Continental Consulting Limited?
 HR Department
 Accounts
 Marketing
 Operational
Q8) What is the key purpose for mobile technology i.e. expected to reap benefit for Continental
Consulting Limited?
 For recruitment and selection process
 For improving customer relations
 For improving employer and employee relations
 To improve departmental communication
Q9) How mobile technology is expected to impact business of Continental Consulting Limited?
 Positive
 Negative
Q10) Any recommendation for Continental Consulting Limited related to implementation of
digital technology?

P5 Evaluation and interpretation of data
Theme 1: Impact of that mobile technology on business of Continental Consulting Limited
Q1) What are the probable impact that mobile
technology n is expected to have on business
of Continental Consulting Limited?
Frequency
 Enhancement in Sales Volume 20
 Better customer relationship 10
Enhancement in Sales Volume Better customer relationship
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
20
10
Frequency
Interpretation: It is been analysed from above graph representation that mobile
technology has more effects on business performance. In this, 20 out of 30 respondents are agree
as it help in enhancement of sales and remaining are agree as it support in better customer
relationship.
Theme 2: Major benefits of implement mobile technology at workplace
Q2)What are the major benefits of implementing mobile
technology at workplace?
Frequency
 Cost efficiency 5

 Enhanced security 5
 Stay competitive 10
 Increased productivity 10
Cost efficiency
Enhanced security
Stay competitive
Increased productivity
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
5 5
10 10
Frequency
Interpretation: As per data analysis from the graph it could be determined that mobile
technology is necessary and effective for organization . In this, respondents are given different
opinion as it help in cost efficiency, enhanced security, increased productivity and stay
competitive.
Theme 3: Major challenges face during implementation of mobile technology at workplace
Q3) What are the major challenges a company
face during implementation of mobile
technology at workplace?
Frequency
 Data management 15
 Require new skills 10
 Security issues 5

Data management Require new skills Security issues
0
5
10
15
15
10
5 Frequency
Interpretation: As per this graph it has been propounded that company face different
challenges by applying mobile technology in their business operations. In this, 15 out of 30
respondents are in favour as it effects in data management and remaining are agree as it require
new skills and security issue.
Theme 4: Essential sources for company to apply mobile techniques in business operations
Q4) What can be essential sources that
company is subject to have while introducing
mobile techniques and related technology in its
business operations?
Frequency
 Funds 15
 Expertise knowledge 10
 Technical resources 5

Funds Expertise knowledge Technical resources
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16 15
10
5
Frequency
Interpretation: From the above graph, it is interpreted that 15 respondents out of 30
thinks that funds are the major resource which is required by company in order to implement
mobile technology within workplace. On the other hand, 10 respondents thinks that expertise
knowledge is required and 5 are in the favour of technical resources.
Theme 5: Various purpose for implementing mobile technology.
Q5) What are the areas in which mobile
technology is supposed to provide maximum
benefit to Continental Consulting Limited?
Frequency
 HR Department 5
 Accounts 5
 Marketing 15
 Operational 5

HR Department Accounts Marketing Operational
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
5 5
15
5
Frequency
Interpretation: According to graph analysis mentioned above, it is interpreted that 15 out
of 30 respondents thinks that mobile technology provides maximum benefit to Continental
Consulting Limited in area of marketing. On the other hand, rest of the respondents thinks that it
provides more advantage in area of accounts, operations and human resources.
Theme 6: Probable impact of mobile technology on business.
Q6) Various purpose for mobile technology is
expected to reap benefit for the Continental
Consulting Limited?
Frequency
 For recruitment and selection process 5
 For improving customer relations 15
 For improving employer and employee
relations
5
 To improve departmental communication 5

0
4
8
12
16
5
15
5 5
Frequency
Interpretation: Graph representation mentioned above summarizes that 5 out of 30
respondents agrees that company can utilize the concept of digital technology for the purpose of
recruitment and selection. Further, 50 respondents said that it can be used by entity to improve
relation with customers. Rest other respondents said that it can be use to improve employee’s
relations and to enhance communication among various departments.
Theme 7: Requirement to implementing mobile technology in business.
Q7) How digitalization is expected to impact
business of Continental Consulting Limited?
Frequency
 Positive 15
 Negative 5
Positive Negative
0
5
10
15
15
5
Frequency

Interpretation: Data analysis mentioned above reveals 20 out of 30 respondents
concluded that mobile technology affect the business operations in optimistic manner. Rest 10
said that it affect business activities in negative manner.
Theme 8: Improvement probability after adoption of mobile technology in core competencies
Q8) Is it essential for company to implement
mobile technology in its businesses operation
in reference to today's market scenario?
Frequency
 Yes 15
 No 5
Yes No
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
15
5 Frequency
Interpretation: From the given graph, it can be summarized that 25 out of 30 respondents
concluded that it is very essential for a business enterprise to implement digital technology at
workplace. Further other 5 said that it is not important for company to implement mobile
technology as this will not affect growth and success of organisation.
Theme 9: Probability of improvement in business activities after implementing mobile
technology.
Q9) Whether adopting mobile technology will
improve Continental Consulting Limited core
competitiveness in relation to its competitors?
Frequency
 Yes 15

 No 5

Yes No
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
15
5 Frequency
Interpretation: Given graph determines 22 out of 30 respondents give their views in the
favour that mobile technology improve competitiveness of company and rest 8 said that it does
not improve competitiveness of entity.
TASK 3
P6 Suggestions for the company
The research undertaken concludes that mobile tools and technologies plays vast role in
developing the operations of the firm in effective manner. Continental Consulting Limited is a
small business enterprises which is widely concern on developing organisational operations in
respect to attaining higher growth and success at market place. Mobile tools and technologies are
effective in assisting the organisational operations in right direction through reducing extra
human efforts and errors.
On basis of the research conducted, Continental Consulting Limited is recommended to
provide proper training and guidance to its employees before implementing the new mobile
technology. Further, it is requisite for firm to hire IT experts who specialize in this field of work
so that they can assist company by enhancing their knowledge about ways that firm can opt to
get maximum benefit of the technology as well as earn higher revenues. Managers are also
recommended to keep their employees well informed about the change in advance and
communicate them need for adoption of mobile technology along with associated benefits attach
to it. It is additionally expected to help organization by contacting a more extensive gathering of
people similarly as with expanded digitization, customers are more disposed towards utilizing

telephones to do exercises like online- ticketing,, versatile check in and so on. For this,
organization is recommended to tie up with driving media or telecommunication brands as this
will profit firm to make economical advantages through using appropriate tools and
technologies. Organisations are also concerned with providing online services to their consumers
so as to earn their loyalty . For applying this, it is recommended for firm to launch its online
apps, websites and also to tie up with leading social media apps like Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram etc. that will help firm to enhance its online visibility among customers, to share
products and services related information and also to receive accurate and authentic feedbacks.
This will help firm to imply essential modification in its present products or service according to
consumers needs
TASK 4
P7) Reflection about experience of conducting research
The report is based on the impact of mobile technology on the business activities of the
firm. From the research, it is revealed that mobile technology is of critical importance for firm to
adopt as it will greatly influence firms efficiency to interact with its employees, customers and
vendors. Further, it will also provide various other advantages such as positioning of firm's
products, comprising it with competitors, to read out reviews and complaints of customers, to
efficiently communicate business related matters with stakeholders and so on. The particular
analysis in regards to mobile technology helps me gather knowledge various facets, tools,
techniques etc. associated with mobile applications. Also I have learned that it is requisite to
establish proper time management system so as to set high priorities for essential tasks. Also
during analysing data , I acquired knowledge related to various software that are used in
analysing information. Graph and thematic analysis enabled me to successfully complete my
research . I was also able to improve my communication skills as at time of data collection I was
required to mould by voice, tone and sentences so as to inspire and encourage respondents to
provide me with authentic information.
CONCLUSION
The project undertaken concludes that in order to maintain its growth and sustainability,
it is highly requisite for firm to implement digitalisation in its business operations. For

maintaining efficiency and handling various tasks that are involved in project management plan
firm make use of different approaches comprising Gantt chart, work break down structures that
assist firm to evaluate its productivity and performance. Also, for ascertaining probable impact
of digitalization company conducts various types of research using questionnaire that reveals that
company is to get benefited by applying digitalisation in its business operations.

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APPENDIX
Template for evidence collection to
be attached with the report by the
learner:
Project Logbook for the chosen
organisation: Continental
Consulting Limited
Name of the learner: Name of the Supervisor:
Project Title: Managing successful
business
Date:
Update of weekly research/ tasks
achieved (Account for a minimum
of six weeks with dates)
What have you completed?
Did you fulfil Task requirements?
Are you on track and within
deadlines set?
Did you need to make any changes
to your project management
plan?
Comments
Impacts on digitalisation on
company's operations and its
growth and innovation
Yes
Yes, every requirement related
to the project are successful
meet within specific deadlines
There is no requirement for
any changes to be made in
project management plan
Any risks and / or issues identified?
1. Did you identify risks/issues
with a lack of skills required
for undertaking research
tasks?
Yes, several issues were
encountered during data
collection for research. Also
limited resources were
provided.

2. Did you identify any
additional risks/issues that
have an impact on the project
management plan?
With the sanctioned budget,
there are various issues and
risks associated.
Problems encountered
 What barriers did you face?
 How did you overcome them?
There are several difficulties
that I encountered like
unfriendly working
environment, unsupportive
and uninterested respondents.
To overcome these
challenges , I tried to be
interactive with customers so
that they could provide me
with accurate data
New Ideas and change of project
direction
Digitalisation is effective in
enhancing performance,
growth and development of a
business.
What Have I learnt about myself
this week?
 How did I feel when I had to
deal with tasks/problems?
 Did I find it useful to
complete the tasks?
 How well have I performed?
What did I contribute?
Positive
with the support of managers,
I was able to undertake this
project. They provided me
with right guidance that help
me to successfully complete
my task.
I am required to enhance my
communication skills.

 What can I improve on next
week?
 How might this learning
apply in the future?
It will be aid me to be more
effective in interacting with
respondents and to gather
authentic information and data
from them.
Tasks planned for next week
 Which tasks are priority?
 Have you set aside sufficient
time for completion?
Certain things like data
sequencing, literature
reviewing, analysing and
setting up goals and objectives
should be high priority tasks.
Yes, adequate time was
provided to conduct all
research work.
Project plan status to date (on,
ahead, behind)
Up to date
Supervisor comments to address
Signature of the Supervisor and
date:
Template for Performance Review
Template to Template for evidence
collection to be attached with the
report by the learner:
Project Logbook for the chosen
organisation: Continental
Consulting Limited
Name of the learner: Name of the Supervisor:

Project Title: Managing successful
business
Date:
Update of weekly research/ tasks
achieved (Account for a minimum
of six weeks with dates)
What have you completed?
Did you fulfil Task requirements?
Are you on track and within
deadlines set?
Did you need to make any changes
to your project management
plan?
Comments
Impacts on digitalisation on
company's operations and its
growth and innovation
Yes
Yes, every requirement related
to the project are successful
meet within specific deadlines
There is no requirement for
any changes to be made in
project management plan
Any risks and / or issues identified?
3. Did you identify risks/issues
with a lack of skills required
for undertaking research
tasks?
4. Did you identify any
additional risks/issues that
have an impact on the project
management plan?
Yes, several issues were
encountered during data
collection for research. Also
limited resources were
provided.
With the sanctioned budget,
there are various issues and
risks associated.
Problems encountered
 What barriers did you face?
There are several difficulties
that I encountered like
unfriendly working

 How did you overcome them? environment, unsupportive
and uninterested respondents.
To overcome these
challenges , I tried to be
interactive with customers so
that they could provide me
with accurate data
New Ideas and change of project
direction
Digitalisation is effective in
enhancing performance,
growth and development of a
business.
What Have I learnt about myself
this week?
 How did I feel when I had to
deal with tasks/problems?
 Did I find it useful to
complete the tasks?
 How well have I performed?
What did I contribute?
 What can I improve on next
week?
 How might this learning
apply in the future?
Positive
with the support of managers,
I was able to undertake this
project. They provided me
with right guidance that help
me to successfully complete
my task.
I am required to enhance my
communication skills.
It will be aid me to be more
effective in interacting with
respondents and to gather
authentic information and data
from them.
Tasks planned for next week
 Which tasks are priority? Certain things like data
sequencing, literature
reviewing, analysing and
setting up goals and objectives
should be high priority tasks.

 Have you set aside sufficient
time for completion?
Yes, adequate time was
provided to conduct all
research work.
Project plan status to date (on,
ahead, behind)
Up to date
Supervisor comments to address
Signature of the Supervisor and
date:
Template for Performance Review
Template to be attached with the
report by the learner:
What was the project supposed to accomplish?
To identify major impact of mobile technology.
Did the project succeed in its aims? How do you know? Specifically, please outline any
evaluation and assessment undertaken.
Yes, the project was successful. With the help of questionnaire it is determined that
implementing mobile technology is beneficial for Continental Consulting Limited.
What things do you think worked well and why? Evaluate all aspects of the project (e.g. initial
inception, project activities and project outcomes) from a range of perspectives.
The organization was efficient in collecting most reliable and relevant data that enabled in
drawing accurate conclusions
What problems emerged during the project and how were they tackled? Was there timely
identification of issues and resolution during the project process?
The major problems encountered during research was low budget and less time duration.