How Systems Engineering Concepts and Methodologies Help Project Managers Organize Projects

This unit portfolio discusses the relevance of systems thinking to project management and the importance of appropriate selection of project management application systems. It also covers the advantages and disadvantages of different manual and electronic project, program, and portfolio application systems. The portfolio proposes appropriate PPPM application systems to support successful project execution in different industry domains.

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Week 4: Describe how systems engineering concepts and methodologies can help a project manager
organise a project.
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 2:
Foundations of
Systems
Engineering -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems Approach
Applied to
Engineered
Systems';
 Part 5: Enabling
Systems
Engineering;
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 1.21;
2.16-2.18; 17.18;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Chapter 6.1-6.2;
 Al-Mamary Y.H.,
Shamsuddin A,
&Aziati N., (2013)
"The Impact of
Management
Information
Systems Adoption
in Managerial
Decision Making:
1. Explain the
relevance of
systems thinking to
the project,
program and
portfolio manager.
This week’s learning provides an overview of the system engineering concepts
and the methodologies that helps a project manager in successful project
execution.
This methodology is an integral consideration associated with a project
execution and therefore, I took an active interest in this week’s lecture.
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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
A Review"
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
 Portfolio
Management;
 Movie: Enterprise
Project Portfolio
Management
(EPPM).
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK Part 2:
Foundations of
Systems
Engineering -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems Approach
Applied to
Engineered
Systems';
 Part 5: Enabling
Systems
Engineering;
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 1.21;
2.16-2.18; 17.18;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Chapter 6.1-6.2;
 Al-Mamary Y.H.,
Shamsuddin A,
&Aziati N., (2013)
"The Impact of
2. Identify different
systems thinking
tools and
techniques to aid
project managers
solve project
problems.
This week’s lecture has helped me in understanding the system tools and
techniques that project manager generally use for solving the different project
problems.
Nicholas, J.M. and Steyn,
H., 2017.
Project
management for
engineering, business
and technology. Taylor &
Francis.
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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 Adoption
in Managerial
Decision Making:
A Review"
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
 Portfolio
Management;
 Movie: Enterprise
Project Portfolio
Management
(EPPM).
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK Part 2:
Foundations of
Systems
Engineering -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems Approach
Applied to
Engineered
Systems';
 Part 5: Enabling
Systems
Engineering;
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 1.21;
2.16-2.18; 17.18;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
3. Assess the
relevance of
systems
engineering to
project cases.
System engineering is very relevant to the different project cases which have
been discussed in this week’s lecture. I have gained a proper knowledge about
the different project processes and the project management structures which is
necessary for successful project execution, one of these processes is system
engineering.
Nicholas, J.M. and Steyn,
H., 2017.
Project
management for
engineering, business
and technology. Taylor &
Francis.
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Insert Student Number) - PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio for Week 4
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 6.1-6.2;
 Al-Mamary Y.H.,
Shamsuddin A,
&Aziati N., (2013)
"The Impact of
Management
Information
Systems Adoption
in Managerial
Decision Making:
A Review"
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
 Portfolio
Management;
 Movie: Enterprise
Project Portfolio
Management
(EPPM).
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK Part 2:
Foundations of
Systems
Engineering -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems Approach
Applied to
Engineered
Systems';
 Part 5: Enabling
Systems
Engineering;
4. Describe how
systems
engineering
concepts and
methodologies can
help a project,
program and
portfolio managers
organise a project.
The project manager is responsible for organizing the project progress. This
week’s lecture has provided an overview of the different project methodologies
that can be used in proper execution of the project.
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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
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 1.21;
2.16-2.18; 17.18;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Chapter 6.1-6.2;
 Al-Mamary Y.H.,
Shamsuddin A,
&Aziati N., (2013)
"The Impact of
Management
Information
Systems Adoption
in Managerial
Decision Making:
A Review"
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
 Portfolio
Management;
 Movie: Enterprise
Project Portfolio
Management
(EPPM).
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK Part 2:
Foundations of
Systems
Engineering -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems Approach
Applied to
5. Explain the
importance of
appropriate
selection of project
management (PM)
application systems
in regards to
meeting the
The project manager manages the different internal and external project
objectives. I have understood that System engineering is a concept that the
project manager needs to follow in successful project execution.
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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
Engineered
Systems';
 Part 5: Enabling
Systems
Engineering;
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 1.21;
2.16-2.18; 17.18;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Chapter 6.1-6.2;
 Al-Mamary Y.H.,
Shamsuddin A,
&Aziati N., (2013)
"The Impact of
Management
Information
Systems Adoption
in Managerial
Decision Making:
A Review"
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
 Portfolio
Management;
 Movie: Enterprise
Project Portfolio
Management
(EPPM).
internal and
external objectives
of a project.
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK Part 2:
Foundations of
6. Describe how the
use of project
management (PM)
The use of proper project management application system is essential for
proper project execution and decision making.
System engineering is a concept that helps in effective PM knowledge
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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 -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems Approach
Applied to
Engineered
Systems';
 Part 5: Enabling
Systems
Engineering;
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 1.21;
2.16-2.18; 17.18;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Chapter 6.1-6.2;
 Al-Mamary Y.H.,
Shamsuddin A,
&Aziati N., (2013)
"The Impact of
Management
Information
Systems Adoption
in Managerial
Decision Making:
A Review"
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
 Portfolio
Management;
 Movie: Enterprise
Project Portfolio
application systems
can lead to
effective PM
knowledge
management and
decision making.
management and decision making.
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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
(EPPM).
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK Part 2:
Foundations of
Systems
Engineering -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems Approach
Applied to
Engineered
Systems';
 Part 5: Enabling
Systems
Engineering;
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 1.21;
2.16-2.18; 17.18;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Chapter 6.1-6.2;
 Al-Mamary Y.H.,
Shamsuddin A,
&Aziati N., (2013)
"The Impact of
Management
Information
Systems Adoption
in Managerial
Decision Making:
A Review"
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
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.
One of the major advantages of system engineering is that it helps in integrating
the different processes running within the organization, therefore ensuring the
economic benefits associated with the system.
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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
21504:2016
 Portfolio
Management;
 Movie: Enterprise
Project Portfolio
Management
(EPPM).
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK Part 2:
Foundations of
Systems
Engineering -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems Approach
Applied to
Engineered
Systems';
 Part 5: Enabling
Systems
Engineering;
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 1.21;
2.16-2.18; 17.18;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Chapter 6.1-6.2;
 Al-Mamary Y.H.,
Shamsuddin A,
&Aziati N., (2013)
"The Impact of
Management
Information
Systems Adoption
8. Identify how
project, program
and portfolio
(PPPM) application
systems can assist
project managers
to monitor
performance and
manage changes
within a project.
In this module, I have gained a complete understanding of the system design
and system engineering. The way, monitoring of the project progress is
essential for successful project implementation, it is necessary for a project
manager to understand the importance of system design and system
engineering.
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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
in Managerial
Decision Making:
A Review"
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
 Portfolio
Management;
 Movie: Enterprise
Project Portfolio
Management
(EPPM).
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK Part 2:
Foundations of
Systems
Engineering -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems Approach
Applied to
Engineered
Systems';
 Part 5: Enabling
Systems
Engineering;
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 1.21;
2.16-2.18; 17.18;
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Chapter 6.1-6.2;
 Al-Mamary Y.H.,
Shamsuddin A,
9. Propose
appropriate
project, program
and portfolio
(PPPM) application
systems to support
successful project,
program and
portfolio execution
in different industry
domains.
The knowledge gained from the lecture and the mandatory readings have
helped me in understanding the concept of system engineering, which is an
essential component for implementation of any project.
Nicholas, J.M. and Steyn,
H., 2017.
Project
management for
engineering, business
and technology. Taylor &
Francis.
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Insert Student Number) - PPMP20012 Unit Portfolio for Week 4
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
&Aziati N., (2013)
"The Impact of
Management
Information
Systems Adoption
in Managerial
Decision Making:
A Review"
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
 Portfolio
Management;
 Movie: Enterprise
Project Portfolio
Management
(EPPM).
Mandatory Readings
 SEBoK Part 2:
Foundations of
Systems
Engineering -
'Knowledge Area:
Systems Approach
Applied to
Engineered
Systems';
 Part 5: Enabling
Systems
Engineering;
 Kerzner (2013)
Chapters 1.21;
2.16-2.18; 17.18;
10. Discuss
contemporary
developments in
the use of project,
program and
portfolio (PPPM)
application
systems.
System engineering is therefore an essential component of any development
project that ensures proper implementation of the project. This week’s learning
has been quite helpful in understanding the different concepts of system
engineering and the role of project manager in making the team aware of the
system engineering concepts.
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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
 AS/NZS
15288:2015
Chapter 6.1-6.2;
 Al-Mamary Y.H.,
Shamsuddin A,
&Aziati N., (2013)
"The Impact of
Management
Information
Systems Adoption
in Managerial
Decision Making:
A Review"
Optional Readings
 AS ISO
21504:2016
 Portfolio
Management;
 Movie: Enterprise
Project Portfolio
Management
(EPPM).
References
Kerzner, H. and Kerzner, H.R., 2017.
Project management: a systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling. John Wiley & Sons.
Nicholas, J.M. and Steyn, H., 2017.
Project management for engineering, business and technology. Taylor & Francis.
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