Importance of Appropriate Selection of Project Management Application Systems

This portfolio discusses the relevance of systems thinking, tools and techniques to aid project managers, and the importance of appropriate selection of project management application systems in regards to meeting internal and external objectives of a project. The readings include SEBoK, Kerzner, AS/NZS 15288:2015, and more. The supporting documentation includes Liu, S., Forrest, J.Y. and Yang, Y., 2015, and Krumholz, H.M., 2014, among others.

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Week 5: Explain the importance of appropriate selection of Project Management (PM) application systems in
regards to project realisation.
Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Introduction to
Life Cycle
Processes;
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Life Cycle
Models;
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Concept
Definition;
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Systems
Definition;
 Part 6: Related
1. Explain the
relevance of
systems thinking to
the project,
program and
portfolio manager.
System thinking to project program and portfolio manager is essential to
understand of the stakeholder value. Generic system thinking transformation
provide services to understand the stakeholder’s value. The iteration is also a
vital part in SE process.
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Liu, S., Forrest, J.Y. and
Yang, Y., 2015. Grey
system: thinking,
methods, and models
with
applications. Contemp
orary Issues in Systems
Science and
Engineering, pp.153-
224.
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Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
Disciplines -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems
Engineering and
Software
Engineering';
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 15.16-
15.23; 23.5-23.6;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Chapter 6.3-6.4;
 Raymond L., &
Bergeron F.,
(2008) "Project
management
information
systems: An
empirical study of
their impact on
project managers
and project
success"
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
 SWEBOK V3
Guide.
Web Sites
 SAP
 Oracle Primavera
 IBM Maximo &
BPM
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Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
 Microsoft Project.
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Introduction to
Life Cycle
Processes;
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Life Cycle
Models;
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Concept
Definition;
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Systems
Definition;
 Part 6: Related
Disciplines -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems
Engineering and
2. Identify different
systems thinking
tools and
techniques to aid
project managers
solve project
problems.
The tools and techniques to aid project manager to solve project problem is
involve in process validation between the developer and end user. There are
several application of this tools and technique to ensure the life cycle process
positivity.
PPMP20012 Unit Profile
PPMP20012 Moodle
Web site
Goetsch, D.L. and
Davis, S.B.,
2014. Quality
management for
organizational
excellence. Upper
Saddle River, NJ:
pearson.
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Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
Software
Engineering';
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 15.16-
15.23; 23.5-23.6;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Chapter 6.3-6.4;
 Raymond L., &
Bergeron F.,
(2008) "Project
management
information
systems: An
empirical study of
their impact on
project managers
and project
success"
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
 SWEBOK V3
Guide.
Web Sites
 SAP
 Oracle Primavera
 IBM Maximo &
BPM
 Microsoft Project.
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK
 Part 3: Systems
3. Assess the
relevance of
systems
After reading through this papers, the basic understand of the system
engineering is clear. However, the application of the system engineering in the
modern days is not in demand. These services add value and are
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Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Introduction to
Life Cycle
Processes;
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Life Cycle
Models;
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Concept
Definition;
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Systems
Definition;
 Part 6: Related
Disciplines -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems
Engineering and
Software
Engineering';
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 15.16-
engineering to
project cases.
incorporated into customer systems of individuals or enterprises. Keyte, B. and Locher,
D.A., 2016. The
complete lean
enterprise: Value
stream mapping for
administrative and
office processes.
Productivity Press.
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Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
15.23; 23.5-23.6;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Chapter 6.3-6.4;
 Raymond L., &
Bergeron F.,
(2008) "Project
management
information
systems: An
empirical study of
their impact on
project managers
and project
success"
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
 SWEBOK V3
Guide.
Web Sites
 SAP
 Oracle Primavera
 IBM Maximo &
BPM
 Microsoft
Project.
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
4. Describe how
systems
engineering
concepts and
methodologies can
help a project,
Portfolio manager is responsible for organize a project that is essential to
successfully complete a project. The methodologies and engineering concepts
are understandable by reading those learning sample. System engineering play a
vital role in the execution of a suitable project.
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PPMP20012 Moodle
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Herrmann, N. and
Herrmann-Nehdi, A.,
2015. The Whole Brain
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Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
Introduction to
Life Cycle
Processes;
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Life Cycle
Models;
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Concept
Definition;
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Systems
Definition;
 Part 6: Related
Disciplines -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems
Engineering and
Software
Engineering';
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 15.16-
15.23; 23.5-23.6;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
program and
portfolio managers
organise a project.
Business Book:
Unlocking the Power of
Whole Brain Thinking
in Organizations,
Teams, and
Individuals. McGraw
Hill Professional.
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Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
Chapter 6.3-6.4;
 Raymond L., &
Bergeron F.,
(2008) "Project
management
information
systems: An
empirical study of
their impact on
project managers
and project
success"
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
 SWEBOK V3
Guide.
Web Sites
 SAP
 Oracle Primavera
 IBM Maximo &
BPM
 Microsoft Project.
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Introduction to
Life Cycle
Processes;
 Part 3: Systems
5. Explain the
importance of
appropriate
selection of project
management (PM)
application systems
in regards to
meeting the
internal and
external objectives
Project management application system integer to meeting the external and
objectives of a project. This concept is very vital and crucial to understand.
Internal project are hard to maintain by the project manager than handling the
external projects.
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Krumholz, H.M., 2014.
Big data and new
knowledge in
medicine: the thinking,
training, and tools
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Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Life Cycle
Models;
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Concept
Definition;
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Systems
Definition;
 Part 6: Related
Disciplines -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems
Engineering and
Software
Engineering';
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 15.16-
15.23; 23.5-23.6;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Chapter 6.3-6.4;
 Raymond L., &
Bergeron F.,
(2008) "Project
of a project. needed for a learning
health system. Health
Affairs, 33(7), pp.1163-
1170.
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Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
management
information
systems: An
empirical study of
their impact on
project managers
and project
success"
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
 SWEBOK V3
Guide.
Web Sites
 SAP
 Oracle Primavera
 IBM Maximo &
BPM
 Microsoft Project.
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Introduction to
Life Cycle
Processes;
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Life Cycle
6. Describe how the
use of project
management (PM)
application systems
can lead to
effective PM
knowledge
management and
decision making.
The understanding of project management application system can lead to
effective PM knowledge management and decision making. The application are
very vast and hard to understand.
PPMP20012 Unit Profile
PPMP20012 Moodle
Web site
Remington, K. and
Pollack, J.,
2016. Tools for
complex projects.
Routledge.
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Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
Models;
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Concept
Definition;
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Systems
Definition;
 Part 6: Related
Disciplines -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems
Engineering and
Software
Engineering';
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 15.16-
15.23; 23.5-23.6;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Chapter 6.3-6.4;
 Raymond L., &
Bergeron F.,
(2008) "Project
management
information
systems: An
empirical study of
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Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
their impact on
project managers
and project
success"
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
 SWEBOK V3
Guide.
Web Sites
 SAP
 Oracle Primavera
 IBM Maximo &
BPM
 Microsoft Project.
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Introduction to
Life Cycle
Processes;
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Life Cycle
Models;
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
7. Compare and
contrast the
advantages and
disadvantages of
different manual
and electronic
project, program
and portfolio
(PPPM) application
systems within
each PPPM
knowledge area
over the life cycle
of a project,
program or
portfolio.
Different manual and electronic project program and portfolio system within
each PPPM knowledge area over the life cycle of a project, program or portfolio
has several advantage and disadvantage over the project execution.
PPMP20012 Unit Profile
PPMP20012 Moodle
Web site
Khan, F. and Hashemi,
S.J., 2017. Introduction.
In Methods in Chemical
Process Safety (Vol. 1, pp.
1-36). Elsevier.
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Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
Knowledge Area:
Concept
Definition;
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Systems
Definition;
 Part 6: Related
Disciplines -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems
Engineering and
Software
Engineering';
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 15.16-
15.23; 23.5-23.6;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Chapter 6.3-6.4;
 Raymond L., &
Bergeron F.,
(2008) "Project
management
information
systems: An
empirical study of
their impact on
project managers
and project
success"
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Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
 SWEBOK V3
Guide.
Web Sites
 SAP
 Oracle Primavera
 IBM Maximo &
BPM
 Microsoft Project.
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Introduction to
Life Cycle
Processes;
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Life Cycle
Models;
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Concept
Definition;
 Part 3: Systems
8. Identify how
project, program
and portfolio
(PPPM) application
systems can assist
project managers
to monitor
performance and
manage changes
within a project.
Project, program and portfolio (PPPM) application systems can assist project
managers to monitor performance and manage changes within a project that
could to ensure proper project execution. However, no real applications are
found.
PPMP20012 Unit Profile
PPMP20012 Moodle
Web site
Obolensky, N.,
2017. Complex
adaptive leadership:
Embracing paradox
and uncertainty.
Routledge.
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Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Systems
Definition;
 Part 6: Related
Disciplines -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems
Engineering and
Software
Engineering';
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 15.16-
15.23; 23.5-23.6;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Chapter 6.3-6.4;
 Raymond L., &
Bergeron F.,
(2008) "Project
management
information
systems: An
empirical study of
their impact on
project managers
and project
success"
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
 SWEBOK V3
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Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
Guide.
Web Sites
 SAP
 Oracle Primavera
 IBM Maximo &
BPM
 Microsoft Project.
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Introduction to
Life Cycle
Processes;
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Life Cycle
Models;
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Concept
Definition;
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Systems
9. Propose
appropriate
project, program
and portfolio
(PPPM) application
systems to support
successful project,
program and
portfolio execution
in different industry
domains.
Project, program and portfolio (PPPM) application systems to support successful
project, program and portfolio execution in different industry domains. This
details and understanding are broad discussed about different industry domains.
PPMP20012 Unit Profile
PPMP20012 Moodle
Web site
Khan, F. and Hashemi,
S.J., 2017.
Introduction.
In Methods in
Chemical Process
Safety (Vol. 1, pp. 1-
36). Elsevier.
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Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
Definition;
 Part 6: Related
Disciplines -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems
Engineering and
Software
Engineering';
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 15.16-
15.23; 23.5-23.6;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Chapter 6.3-6.4;
 Raymond L., &
Bergeron F.,
(2008) "Project
management
information
systems: An
empirical study of
their impact on
project managers
and project
success"
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
 SWEBOK V3
Guide.
Web Sites
 SAP
 Oracle Primavera
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Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
 IBM Maximo &
BPM
 Microsoft Project.
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Introduction to
Life Cycle
Processes;
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Life Cycle
Models;
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Concept
Definition;
 Part 3: Systems
Engineering and
Management:
Knowledge Area:
Systems
Definition;
 Part 6: Related
Disciplines -
'Knowledge Area:
10. Discuss
contemporary
developments in
the use of project,
program and
portfolio (PPPM)
application
systems.
Several contemporary developments are intended to use the standard to
improve the project manager capability and practice in the enterprise. It takes
efficient resources and time for more profitable project outcome.
PPMP20012 Unit Profile
PPMP20012 Moodle
Web site
Obolensky, N.,
2017. Complex
adaptive leadership:
Embracing paradox
and uncertainty.
Routledge.
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Reading samples Learning
outcomes of the
unit
Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and
prior unit readings and assignments
Supporting
documentation
including any
prior learning
Systems
Engineering and
Software
Engineering';
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 15.16-
15.23; 23.5-23.6;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Chapter 6.3-6.4;
 Raymond L., &
Bergeron F.,
(2008) "Project
management
information
systems: An
empirical study of
their impact on
project managers
and project
success"
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
 SWEBOK V3
Guide.
Web Sites
 SAP
 Oracle Primavera
 IBM Maximo &
BPM
 Microsoft Project.
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References
Obolensky, N., 2017. Complex adaptive leadership: Embracing paradox and uncertainty. Routledge.
Khan, F. and Hashemi, S.J., 2017. Introduction. In Methods in Chemical Process Safety (Vol. 1, pp. 1-36). Elsevier.
Obolensky, N., 2017. Complex adaptive leadership: Embracing paradox and uncertainty. Routledge.
Remington, K. and Pollack, J., 2016. Tools for complex projects. Routledge.
Krumholz, H.M., 2014. Big data and new knowledge in medicine: the thinking, training, and tools needed for a learning health system. Health Affairs, 33(7),
pp.1163-1170.
Herrmann, N. and Herrmann-Nehdi, A., 2015. The Whole Brain Business Book: Unlocking the Power of Whole Brain Thinking in Organizations, Teams, and
Individuals. McGraw Hill Professional.
Keyte, B. and Locher, D.A., 2016. The complete lean enterprise: Value stream mapping for administrative and office processes. Productivity Press.
Goetsch, D.L. and Davis, S.B., 2014. Quality management for organizational excellence. Upper Saddle River, NJ: pearson.
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