MAN6925: Project Management

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Executive Summary
The following is all about contrast between PMBOK and agile method of software development.
Agile model is used for proper management of different projects. Agile model of software
development is considered best in all the available models. Previously Waterfall model of
software development was considered to be best for management of different projects. There are
three methods in agile model for software development which are Feature driven, Extreme
programming (XP) and Scrum. These model of software development are described in details in
the upcoming pages. A detail contrast between PMBOK (Project Management Body of
Management) has been successfully done and use of this two model has been discussed in brief.

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Table of Contents
Introduction..........................................................................................................................3
Discussion............................................................................................................................3
Project methods...............................................................................................................3
Contrast methods.............................................................................................................3
Applicability....................................................................................................................3
Conclusion...........................................................................................................................3
References............................................................................................................................3

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Introduction
This report is all about contrast between PMBOK and Agile model of software
development. Agile model is generally the best model for management of different project. In
earlier days’ waterfall model of software development was considered best for managing various
project (Allen, 2012). There are generally three subdivision of agile model that are Extreme
programming (EX), feature driven development (FDD). XP stands for Extreme programming
which was developed in 1990 is a type of agile model developed at an organization called
Chrysler corporation. FDD acronym of feature driven development is an upgrading software
development which consist of five steps that are upgradation of overall model, making a list of
specific features, make a plan for different areas, having a set of features, creating features
(Balaji & Murugaiyan, 2012). Scrum is a technique used for developing various products and it
is developed by having a proper observation on different teams. This method follows project
work through a series of iteration or loop which is known as sprints.
PMBOK stands for Project Management Body of Knowledge helps in putting various
ideas for proper management of a project (Burke, 2013). A proper contrast between agile model
and PMBOK method of software development has been achieved. Use of PMBOK and agile
model has been proper achieved.
Discussion
Project methods
PMBOK: Project Management Body of knowledge can be acronym as PMBOK is the
summation of different knowledge or ideas with in project management. Project management is
nothing but the use ideas, skills, techniques and skill of different activities for satisfying the

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requirement of the project. It can be easily achieved by using a series of steps ranging from the
phase of initiation to closure. Manager of the project is the only person responsible for having
satisfying the goals of the project (Ghosh et al.,2012). PMBOK mainly focuses on different
methods of management of project which generally have various discipline of management. In
general, executive or manager of a project has to considered three factors that are cost, scope and
time. Quality of a project mainly depends on the above mentioned three factors. In words project
management can be stated as a method in organizational way for proper managing of projects.
PMBOK model has various areas like communication management, integration management,
time management, human resource management, scope management and risk management at
last.
Agile project management: This method is considered to be best method for managing
different projects. It is the latest method of project strategy which is used for managing different
software development (Ghosh et al., 2012). In earlier days’ waterfall was used for managing
different model of software development. This method generally focuses on following facts like
interaction among individual using process and tools. This method focuses on working software
rather than making or creating proper documents for it. There are generally three methods in
agile model of software development that are Extreme programming (XP), Scrum, Feature
Driven Development (FDD).
Extreme programming
Extreme programming can be abbreviated as XP which has generally four values that are
communication, simplicity, feedback and lastly courage (Kerzner, 2013). It has some more
number of practices like planning, small release, metaphor, simple and easy design,
programming in pair, collection of ownership, getting on-site customer.

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Planning: The main aim is to define the next output as soon as it is possible by the help
of various business and technical abilities.
Small release: The system should be designed in such a way that it has quick and easy
release by making short cycle.
Metaphor: All development takes place by a simple story behind the working principle
of the system.
Simple design: Simple solution or methods are generally preferred and complexity must
be removed as far as possible.
Programming in pair: All programmers work in pair for better upgradation of software.
Collection ownership: This method provides freedom to developers to change any code
at any instant of time.
On-site customer: A customer representative should be made available to the team
members of the team for a full time duration to team members of the project.
Scrum
Scrum method was developed by after making observation on high performance teams at
different companies. Scrum is kind of agile software development in process range from a series
of iteration ranging in long month loops or iteration known as sprints (Larson & Gray, 2013). At
the beginning phase of the project it is generally made into a list known as product backlog.
Scrum has mainly three phases that are program, game and lastly post game. Program
phase consist of planning phase which consist of new released which is currently based on
product backlog which help in estimation of cost and various schedules. Architecture

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development emphasizes on developed of proper architecture which helps in development and
providing high level of designing (Mahalakshmi & Sundararajan, 2013). Game consist of new
sprints which is produce at the new release of the product. Post program is the last or closing
phase which help in final documentation of project which focuses in executive at the site of
acceptance and final release of the product.
Feature Driven Development
Feature driven program or FDD is an upgraded model of software development process
and it has mainly five steps development of overall model, creating a list of features, planning of
different subject area, proper designing of various set of features and lastly it is built by many
features.
In the first phase that is development of overall model, an analysis of the objective or aim
of the system and its current environment is done (O'Sheedy & Sankaran, 2013). The ultimate
goal is to track the requirements and make an initial UML diagram of class which generally
describes the parameters of various problems.
In the second phase that is list of features, the team of developers will check the list of
features which is required for decomposing the functionality (Popli & Chauhan, 2013).
Generally, a feature needs two weeks of time for proper development. In some cases, it is seen
that this particular step is broken down into smaller step.
In the third phase, development plan of project is produced and planning involves proper
planning of project which is subdivided into grouping of set of features and different areas of
subject.

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In the fourth step proper designing of set of features is achieved and ultimate goal is to
produce proper designing of each set of features (Richter, 2015). Design model includes proper
diagrams of UML sequences.
In the fifth phase that is built by feature consist of package consist package and after that
developing codes from it and after that making unit test form it. Package or batch of feature is
also known as Chief Programmer Work Package (CPWP).
Contrast methods
PMBOK emphasizes on upgrading the following things like upgradation of plan of
project management, proper statement of scope of project management and verification of
different project work. On the contrary agile model of software development focuses on getting
approval from different bodies of management for getting funds at the planning phase and
development tool for various management during the planning stage of the project (Schwalbe,
2012). With respect to scope management of project, PMBOK focuses on different definition,
scope planning and goals for creating work breakdown structure. With respect to time
management of project, PMBOK has many activities like defining phases, resource calculation,
calculation of project duration, and proper control and development. On the other hand, Agile
model of software development has proper techniques for upgradation of software and helps in
estimation of delivery dates and regular or monthly basis loops or iteration. In respect to cost
management, PMBOK model helps in control, estimation and budget of various projects on the
contrary agile model helps in having a proper knowledge or idea about the cost involved in the
project. On the contrary agile model helps in accumulation of knowledge or idea about the
various involved in the planning stage of the project. With respect to quality management factor,
PMBOK model helps in controlling of project, quality planning and assurance on the contrary

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agile model helps in estimation of helps in adjustment, distribution and review of various
products (Schwalbe, 2015). In respect to risk management, PMBOK model has proper planning
and identification of risk on the contrary, proper planning and controlling of it on the contrary
agile model makes review of risk at various meeting which are held by the organization.
Applicability
PMBOK: PMBOK relate to the idea or fact that can be used by different firms for
proper management of various projects (Snyder, 2017). Three key benefits that can be achieved
by the use of PMBOK are use of various process for management of various projects, proper
guide to various methods of management of project and aims for providing proper documents.
It helps different firms in maintaining standard of projects which are implemented by
many managers or executive. It helps in easier technique or method of performing different
function of a project. It helps in documentation of individual step or part which is being used in
the project (Snyder, 2014). It will ultimately help in improving the outputs of a project. The main
of benefit of using PMBOK is that it is not limited for use in different parts of a firm.
Agile Model: In this model the needs of the given project can vary as the requirement of
the project and in many cases it is seen that the needs or requirement of the project are not clear.
This method of software development is used when the size of the project is small and a team
with small number of members is required for managing the project (Stackpole, 2013). Agile
model is created in such a way that it can satisfy the requirement and it is designed in such a way
that it is flexible. In this method the developers should have good idea or knowledge about the
given project. Occurrence of risk is more and it can have adverse effect on the given project.

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In this method continuous interaction between customer and software developer is
required and most part of the attention is paid or given to the designing of the product. If the
customers need any modification in the product, then it can be directly achieved at the end time
or release time of the product. Changes are acceptable in the upcoming pages of the development
of any software. On the contrary the given model of software development has many issues like
it has less
Conclusion
In the above discussion it can be clearly stated that project management model is
considered to be proper for management of various project. There are three well known sub
model in agile model of software development that are FDD or feature driven development, XP
or Extreme programming and lastly scrum. All the three models have been described in details.
In the year of 1990, XP model of software development came into action form a project from
well-known organization that is Chrysler corporation. Scrum model of software development is
used for upgrading or developing various product in a new and better way and the project is
developed by chain of iteration or loops which are generally known as sprint. Feature driven
development can be acronym as FDD which is a kind of incremental or upgraded software which
generally comprises of five steps like building list of features, upgradation of overall model,
proper designing of list of features, and proper planning of list of features. A proper contrast
between PMBOK and agile model of software development has been done in brief. Various
application of PMBOK and agile model has been done.

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