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SIM335 Managing Projects Assignment

   

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Running head: MANAGING PROJECTSModule: SIM335 Managing ProjectsAssignment Code: SIM335Student Name:University Name:

MANAGING PROJECTS1Table of ContentsTask 1 - Short answer questions......................................................................................................2Answer to Question 1......................................................................................................................2Answer to Question 2......................................................................................................................3Answer to Question 3......................................................................................................................3Answer to Question 4......................................................................................................................4Answer to Question 5......................................................................................................................4Answer to Question 6......................................................................................................................5Task 2 – Project Report...................................................................................................................51. Introduction..................................................................................................................................52. Project Background.....................................................................................................................63. Aims and Objectives....................................................................................................................63.1 Aim of the project......................................................................................................................63.2 Objectives of the project............................................................................................................64. Project Scope...............................................................................................................................65. Purpose of the project plan..........................................................................................................75.1 Project concerns.........................................................................................................................75.2 Project stages and processes......................................................................................................85.3 Leadership and administration...................................................................................................85.4 Control problems.......................................................................................................................95.5 Project assumptions...................................................................................................................95.6 Project constraints......................................................................................................................95.7 Project deliverables..................................................................................................................106. List of project resources.............................................................................................................106.1 Roles and responsibilities of the project resources..................................................................117. Project Schedule........................................................................................................................118. Work Breakdown Structure.......................................................................................................169. Milestones in the project............................................................................................................1610. Estimated project budget.........................................................................................................1711. Communication plan................................................................................................................1712. Closure Checklist.....................................................................................................................1813. Conclusion...............................................................................................................................19References......................................................................................................................................20

MANAGING PROJECTS2Task 1 - Short answer questionsAnswer to Question 1The three types in which project are being categorized are described as below:Civil Engineering, Construction, Petrochemical, Mining, and Quarrying: This type ofproject mainly involve industrial projects. Special risks as well as problems may be incurredupon an organization due to these types of projects (Walker 2015). Some typical examples ofthese type of projects are Construction of a building, Opening a new commercial complex,Design and Development of a coal mine and etc.Manufacturing Projects: In this type of project, the aim is to produce or develop anequipment, machinery, vehicle or even some other item. The developed product from these typeof projects maybe intended for single customer or even funded within the company (Fleming andKoppelman 2016). The examples of these type of projects include Manufacturing of Aircraft,Manufacturing of earth moving vehicles or even manufacturing of a small pen.Management Projects: These type of projects reflect that expertise of projectmanagement is essential for every company regardless of their size. The typical examples ofthese type of project include:Relocation of company headquartersDevelopment and implementation of a new information systemLaunching a campaign for marketingPreparing feasibility report or other documentationOrganizing a trade exhibition or stage show

MANAGING PROJECTS3Answer to Question 2The major concern of scope change control is to identify the factors that influencechanges in project scope along with monitoring the impact on project due to such changes. Itensures that the changes that are being requested as well as the required corrective actions arecarried out using the process of project Integrated Change Control. It can be integrated with othercontrol processes for management of actual changes that may occur in a project.The process of change can be managed by using control system that will be documentedin the scope management plan. The management plan for scope changes will comprise definitionof the procedures which can be followed to make changes in the project scope. The performancemeasurements can be used for assessing the variations due to changes in project scope.Answer to Question 3Project Gantt chart

MANAGING PROJECTS4The project will require 25 days to complete according to the duration provided for therequired activities.Gantt chart is defined as graphical representation of the timeframe required to executeand complete a project. The Gantt chart serves as an outline for the project plan that have to befollowed for successful execution of the project. The major benefit of Gantt chart is that itprovides scheduling to execute required activities that could be used for suitable timemanagement.Answer to Question 4The project closeout report is an essential element to ensure success of future project as itinvolves documentation of the lessons learnt, identifying the gaps and review of a particularproject. The generation of closeout report is required for supporting project managers in futureprojects so that it can be completed successfully (Leach 2014). The closeout report also reflectson the acceptance of final product or deliverable by the client. In this report, the analysis iscarried out on whether the objectives have been met according to specification by the client.Answer to Question 5Risk management is defined as the process of identifying, analyzing and development ofmeasures for mitigation of risks that may arise throughout the lifecycle of a project. The riskmanagement ensures that the project remains on track and the objectives are being met accordingto requirements of the client (Nicholas and Steyn 2017). Some of the major tools and techniques that might be included in the process of riskmanagement are review of documentation, techniques for information gathering, brainstorming,root cause analysis, risk probability assessment matrix and etc.

MANAGING PROJECTS5Answer to Question 6The major reason behind quality audits on projects is assessment of the chosenmethodology to ensure that it supports the project manager with required procedures as well asprocesses. This assessment is required for the project managers to ensure success of the project(Kerzner 2017). The quality audits on projects help to determine the major concerns ofstakeholders, project sponsor along with the team members. The audits could also be used toillustrate in the recommendations that can be adapted for overcoming the issues and concerns sothat the project remains on track.Task 2 – Project Report1. IntroductionWatson PLC, a British Leisure Company, which is specializes is in provisioning andoperation of a private health and fitness club. However, due to certain operational and functionaldisability the company is willing to expand their business by opening a cinema hall with 100seats. In addition to this the other components of this project include an extensive beauty spawith treatment facilities, hairdressing, massage and cosmetic treatment as well. It is expected that the project will help the company to gain competitive advantages andmeasurable revenue as well. This project defines the aim and objectives project. In order toaccomplish the project accurate roles and responsibilities are needed to be served by the projectstakeholders. For reducing the work load from the project team members based on the skills andknowledge of the stakeholders the job roles are divided accordingly. In addition to this, projectassumptions, project concerns and stages those are maintained by the project manager tocomplete the project are also elaborated in this report.

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