Project Management

Running head: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Project management
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author’s Note

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Table of Contents
Question 1a).....................................................................................................................................2
1.1 Nomination of three examples of project for discussion.......................................................2
1.2 Discussion of the key characteristics of each nominated project..........................................2
1.2.1 Fitting with the present organizational direction............................................................2
1.2.2 Estimated cost.................................................................................................................3
1.2.3 Estimated duration..........................................................................................................6
1.2.4 Proper quality of deliverables.........................................................................................9
1.2.5 Present expenditure, quality standards as well as percentage completion......................9
1.2.6 Main risks.....................................................................................................................10
1.2.7 Impact on the society and environment........................................................................11
1.2.8 Complexity...................................................................................................................11
1.2.9 Other factors.................................................................................................................12
1.2.10 Integration factors.......................................................................................................12
1.2.11 Other factors that create impact on the project...........................................................12
1.3 Review of the project that is nominated in the background................................................13
1.3.1 Project charter and plan................................................................................................13
1.3.2 Business case for each project......................................................................................18
2.3 Identification of the project stakeholders and their roles.....................................................18
2.4 Potential to complete within the constraints and role in the project....................................21
2.5 Likelihood of the project’s scope being changed................................................................22
2.6 Change control requirements...............................................................................................22
2.7 Potential human resources, communication and procurement issues that affect project
execution:...................................................................................................................................23
2.8 Potential risks in project delivery........................................................................................24
2.9 Sustainability of the project and its outcomes.....................................................................24
2.10 Other matters considered important to the achievement of these objectives.....................25
3. Developing plan to manage the nominated project...................................................................26
3.1 Potential risks in delivering the project and subsequent to delivery of the project.............26
3.2 coordination between the project and the corporate direction.............................................28
3.3 Consequences of not completing the project within key performance indicators...............29
3.4 Best approach for managing the project..............................................................................29
3.5 Undertaking similar types of project to the project that is reviewed...................................30
Bibliography..................................................................................................................................31

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Question 1a)
1.1 Nomination of three examples of project for discussion
 Project 1: Upgrading a highway in Australia by company A
 Project 2: Development of mobile phone relay station by company ABC
 Project 3: Development of ERP system by BCE company
1.2 Discussion of the key characteristics of each nominated project
1.2.1 Fitting with the present organizational direction
Project A:
The main focus of the project is to upgrade the highway with the help of company A.
The main goal of the construction organization is to successfully provide effective proper
construction services to the clients and the project is undertaken generally gets fitted with the
project strategic direction so that the highway can be completed successfully for meeting the
needs of the local people.
Project B:
The project focuses on construction of a mobile based relay station that is generally
undertaken by ABC Company that mainly aims to provide effective operational efficiency by
giving appropriate ways for successfully delivering the services of the project in a much cost-
effective way. In spite of this, the project is not considered to be fit with the goals of organization
as the project manager is mainly facing a number of challenges in successfully achieving the
project planned costs.

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Project C:
The main focus of the paper to develop the ERP system with the help of the BCE
Company. The organization’s strategic goal is to undertake information system projects
effectively in order to provide proper operational service to different organization. As the
organization aims to develop the ERP system for managing the operations therefore the project is
considered to be fitted with the goals of the organization as the functions which are associated
with the entire sub-systems can be managed.
1.2.2 Estimated cost
Project A
In order to upgrade a high, the required budget will be around $100,000,000. The figure
which given below generally showcases on the detailed budget of the project.
Figure 1: Budget for upgrading a highway
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Project B
As per the below figure, around $10,000 is needed for the entire project. The figure
reflects on the detailed budget that is required for each project phase.
Figure 2: Budget for mobile relay station
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Project C
The figure that is given below reflects on the detailed budget for the ERP development
project.
Figure 3: Budget for ERP system development
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1.2.3 Estimated duration
Project A
It is found that 36 months or time of 3 years is required for the work of highway
upgradation within the project.
Figure 4: Duration for highway upgradation
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Project B
For mobile relay station construction, it is identified that 2 years of time is required.
Figure 5: Duration for mobile based relay station construction
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