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Manchester United Soccer Club | Case Study

   

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Running head: Manchester United Soccer Club Case StudyManchester United Soccer Club Case StudyName of the StudentName of the UniversityAuthor Note

1 MANCHESTER UNITED SOCCER CLUB CASE STUDYTable of ContentsSection 1:........................................................................................................................2Section 2:........................................................................................................................7Project Background and Description.........................................................................7Project Scope..............................................................................................................7High-Level Requirements..........................................................................................7Deliverables and Milestones......................................................................................7Stakeholders...............................................................................................................9High-Level Timeline/Schedule................................................................................10References....................................................................................................................12

2 MANCHESTER UNITED SOCCER CLUB CASE STUDYSection 1: 1.What are five characteristics, which help, differentiate projects from other functionscarried out in the daily operations of the organization? Answer: The following list explains the five characteristics, which would be used for thedifferentiation of the daily activities from the functions of a project:A fully defined time line of the projectA well-defined process objectiveInvolvement of peoples from different sectors of workThe following of a life cycle of the projectFollowing of a specific time, performance and cost for the project2.Why is the implementation of projects important to strategic planning and theproject manager? Answer: The strategic planning of the implementation of the primary process of the projectcan be described as follows:1.A new product2.Implementation of a new information system. 3.A new plant for the production of the new products.The project manager is the main person responsible for the completion and themanagement of the project:1.Timely completion of the project2.Keeping the project within the budget3.Keeping the project with the following of the specification

3 MANCHESTER UNITED SOCCER CLUB CASE STUDY3.The technical and sociocultural dimensions of project management are two sides tothe same coin. Explain. Answer: The technical and the sociocultural specific dimension of the project managementcan be considered as two sides of a coin. This is because for the completion of the project thecomplete skill set is required.4.What are the relative advantages and disadvantages of the functional, matrix, anddedicated team approaches to managing projects? Answer: AdvantagesDisadvantagesFunctional ApproachThere are no radicalalteration in the basicorganizational structureUse of staff inaccordance to maximumflexibilityMaintenance of normalcareer pathLack of focus on theprojectSlow in completionLack of ownership of theprojectImproper cross-functional integrationwith the project.Matrix ApproachFlexible use of theresources within theprojectFocus on the projectProper balance with thetechnical requirementsConflict in thedysfunctional use of theprocessSlow is completion ofthe processSuperiors are able toinduce stressDedicated Team ApproachIs not able to disrupt thebasic organizationalstructure.Project focus is keptconcentrated on the maintopicStrong use of crossfunctional integrationProjects are completedwithin the timelineThe decision of what todo when the project endsis a dilemma.The technical expertiseof the project is limitedto the team membersExpensive in nature.5.How are projects linked to the strategic plan?

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