Principles of Project Management: 3 Million Uber Drivers Are About to Get a New Boss

Running head: PRINCIPLES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Principles of Project management: 3 Million Uber Drivers Are About to Get a New Boss
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Introduction
In this new era of technology innovation and invention both plays active roles behind
either project success or failure. In other words, if Project management Book of Knowledge
(PMBOK) area and prcatices are not properly maintained then any project will fail to meet the
preprimary goals and objectives (Kerzner & Kerzner, 2017). The case study nominated for the
project is related to the newly developed Uber Driver App, which is considered as one of the
biggest attempt for rebuilding an app allowing the feedback of Uber drivers and certain business
success criteria.
During the development of this app the PMBOK knowledge areas and processes that are
widely followed and maintained are elaborated in the refection. It is recognized that, the role of
project management processes can impact PMI code of prcatices and PM prcatices, the relevant
theories and models that may be used for successfully implementing the project are also
illustrated here. Some potential risks identified in this case in order to resolve those risks
appropriate project management tools and practices that can be applied are discussed including
necessary leadership styles required for personnel success and project success as well are also
reflected in this paper.
PMBOK knowledge areas and processes
I have learned that the real time concept of Project management Body of Knowledge
(PMBOK) and PMI code of ethics are referred to as the most essential factors that help to
manage and execute any project eventually and successfully. I think that in order to manage any
project successfully the project manager and the project team members are required to put focus

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on different PMBOK knowledge areas such as communication management, risk management,
resource management, time and cost management, schedule management and quality
management an scope management plan as well (Brioso, 2015). I have realized that each of these
knowledge areas should be maintained individually to achieve the project objectives and goals.
At the beginning of the project a scope statement needs to be prepared and shared among the
project team members to make them all understand about the actual project need.
I feel that each stakeholder associated to the project must keep themselves engaged to the
project development activities. In order to make project decision the activities and respective
positive impact of those must be analyzed by the project associates. The Uber new driver app is
designed considering the demand of the Uber Drivers. Generally as soon as clients ask for ride
the drivers have to drive there to pick the passenger. The drivers do not have any choice to select
passengers. The app gives them opportunities to select for the easy way to reach to the waiting
passengers by getting timely alert and notifications as well. I think that open communication
provides a wider platform to the members to share their creative thinking and ideas with the rest.
While designing and developing the project the PMI code of ethics are needed to be
followed by the project associates in terms of honesty, farness, responsibilities, respect etc.
These are the values that help to drive ethical conduct for al project professional engaged to a
project including stakeholders (Fleming & Koppelman, 2016). PMI ethics play primary role in
project development period. It helps to elevate the professions and raise future standards. I think
that it will help to improve business relationship, reduces project level risks, enhances the
chances of project success and promotes the project managers to take fair decision making. It can
be said that besides PMOK knowledge areas and processes, PMI code of ethics are also needed
to be maintained by individuals.