Business Administration Report: Project Planning and Governance

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of business administration principles, focusing on project management and planning. It begins with an introduction to the field, emphasizing the role of skilled administrators in overseeing business operations. The main body delves into key aspects such as cost-benefit analysis, risk assessment techniques, and the evaluation of project planning tools like Gantt charts and SWOT analysis. It examines the impact of changes in project scope, schedule, finance, risk, quality, and resources. The report also explores project governance arrangements, aligning projects with organizational visions and objectives, agreeing on objectives with stakeholders, assessing interdependencies and risks, and developing project plans. Furthermore, it discusses resource allocation, project team briefings, plan implementation, stakeholder communication, plan revisions, and project close-out actions. The report concludes with a review of project progress, knowledge management, and plan effectiveness.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................3
1.1 How to carry out cost-benefit analysis for a project.........................................................3
1.2 Evaluate the use of risk analysis techniques.....................................................................3
1.3 Evaluate project planning and management tools and techniques...................................4
1.4 Impact of changes to project scope, schedule, finance, risk, quality and resources.........5
1.5 Analyse the requirements of project governance arrangements.......................................5
2.1 Project fits with an organisation’s overall vision, objectives, plans and programmes ...5
2.2 Agree the objectives and scope of proposed projects with stakeholders..........................6
2.3 Assess the interdependencies and potential risks within a project...................................6
2.4 Develop a project plan .....................................................................................................6
2.5 Develop proportionate and targeted plans to manage identified risks and contingencies7
2.6 Apply project life cycle approaches to the progress of a project.....................................7
3.1 Allocate resources in accordance with the project plan...................................................8
3.2 Brief project team members on their roles and responsibilities.......................................8
3.3 Implement plans within agreed budgets and timescales...................................................9
3.4 Communicate the requirements of the plans to those who will be affected.....................9
3.5 Revise plans in accordance with project objectives and identified risks........................10
3.6 Keep stakeholders up to date with developments and problems....................................10
3.7 Complete close-out actions in accordance with project plans........................................10
3.8 Organisational policies and procedures, legal and ethical requirements........................10
4.1 Conduct reviews of progress and effectiveness of a project using from a range of sources
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4.2 Evaluate the effectiveness of capturing and managing project-related knowledge.......11
4.3Report on the effectiveness of plans................................................................................11
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................13
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INTRODUCTION
Business administration is a field where skilled administrators make an order to succeed
by overseeing and supervising business operations. They are based on major operations like
accounting, finance and marketing which thrive business performance. This report is based on
providing general knowledge by in-sighting gain in organisational aspects(Hakansson, 2015).
The main purpose of this report is to analyse cost benefits and risks that is managed by tools and
techniques which are required by government arrangements. As per this, objectives and scope of
project is assessed by interdependencies and develop plan with proportionate target and life cycle
approach. Apart from that, an organisation is leading with roles of members which is agreed by
implementing plans. An organisation is changing circumstances by identifying risks and keeping
up to date with stakeholders. Lastly an organisation is progressing with effectiveness of project
and capturing knowledge with effective plans.
MAIN BODY
1.1 How to carry out cost-benefit analysis for a project
Cost-benefit analysis is processed by analysing sum of benefits associated with situation
or actions. It is determined by values which is analysed on projects as well as costs. It is analysed
by in-sighting offers in unique and valuable form when.
 Evaluating new hires.
 Calculating social benefits.
 Leading with investment opportunity.
 Appraising policies.
This analysis are carried out which is based on performing higher level of project are defined
below.
 Analysis is done by establishing outline part of structure.
 Identifying cost and benefits which is calculated by assuming project life.
 Compare and analyse results with final recommendation.
1.2 Evaluate the use of risk analysis techniques
Risk is analysed by potential problem incurred by key business or project. It is a detailed
information about security, marketing forecasts and financial data. These are managed by

planning tools which helps in saving time and money. Risk evaluation is a process which is
determine by significances like.
Qualitative risk analysis: This technique is based on ranking risks that incurred in an
organisation (Ismail, 2013). They are evaluated with potentials and predefined scale. Scaling is
made from low to high which is integrally based on project success.
Quantitative risk analysis: This technique is not always performed by an organisation.
They usually require more data which is aided by making decisions. It is evaluated numerically
by focusing on realistic time and cost and obtaining permit to start project with high probability.
1.3 Evaluate project planning and management tools and techniques
Project planning: It is define as an activity which is based on schedule while performing tasks.
It is based on complete timeline from project start to completion (Zimmermann, 2012). An
organisation is making plans with deadlines and multi standard project. Planning tools are widely
used for managing project effectively by Gantt Chart which is describe below.
Gantt Chart: This chart is based on planning devise which is developed by Henry L
Gantt. They are clearly providing diagrammatic presentation which involves elements like.
 Sequencing of project.
 Project time scale.
 Implementation when their having completion date.
Project management: This is refer to as managing projects easily and in more effective
manner in precise form. Here tools and techniques are based on determining proper sequence of
activities which impact came on project success. Their having various tools and techniques
which are defined below.
SWOT analysis: This tool is determine Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threats. It
is evaluated by drawing results on internal and external basis with greater understanding.
Stakeholder Matrix: It is a technique which is based on potential terms and techniques
used by management in order to lead with directly and indirectly. They are linking with
components, programme, public and staff.
Risk Map: In this tool and technique, an organisation is probably classifying low medium
and high risks which impact came on materials. It is based on impact and likelihood which is
graphically represented through various events.

1.4 Impact of changes to project scope, schedule, finance, risk, quality and resources
The changes are made during project which is managed and controlled for leading
success are defined below.
Project Scope: In this, changes are incurred while preparing management and on
effective decisions. They are overwhelming and endless which impact came on project failure
(Kobe, 2012).
Project Schedule: Schedules are changed while providing to stakeholders with an
assessment to progress project. This impact came on when an organisation is preparing new
critical path when executing plans.
Finance: In this, an organisation is facing changes that impact came on financial crises. .
They are evaluated by fundamental performance when emphasizing role of finance.
Risks: It is an initiative terms which inherent risks and exploring potential component
with necessary knowledge. The are evaluated by facing events that impact came on pitfalls in
outset.
Quality: Changes in quality is responsible for discrepancies and compiling an output with
variety of goods and services. They are evaluated by essential sustaining culture which impact
came on, when designing product for improvement.
Changes in resources: It is define by anticipating plan which consists material,
equipment, knowledge and time. They are evaluated by assigning original estimation which
impacted on profit enhancement.
1.5 Analyse the requirements of project governance arrangements
In project, government arrangements are determined by principles which is based on
leading growth. Government requirement is necessary for project in a manner to manage risk and
control for effectiveness. Analysis is done when stakeholders are engaging in project with clear
roles and responsibilities.
2.1 Project fits with an organisation’s overall vision, objectives, plans and programmes
Project is analysed by organisational mission, programs, resources which are based on
strategic plans and establish by operations. An organisation is based by making long term vision
with strategic goals (Zincirkiran, 2014). Project is set by objectives which is going to be
achieved in logical and depiction by overall vision. Plans and programmes are choose by

creating corporate objectives which execute strategic sessions. It is fit by making strategically
use of aligning projects by dealing flexibly through considerations.
2.2 Agree the objectives and scope of proposed projects with stakeholders
A project is successful when individually making interest in project actively. Many of the
stakeholders like customers, government, suppliers and subcontractors are basically leading with
upfront of project. Their objectives and scope are considered below:
 Develop status by making methodology in scheduling basis.
 It is based on identifying needs and frequency of project.
 Their purpose is to facilitate communication among stakeholders.
2.3 Assess the interdependencies and potential risks within a project
A standard project is recorded with interdependency profile which is required by
determining process and success. Risk is successfully measure in context with difficult and
inherent with portfolios.
Project interdependencies are viewed in dimensions like.
Sources: External sources of project with interdependencies are leading by extending
capabilities which is concern with initiatives. They are meeting expectations which are concern
with initiatives and depending on success(Abosede and Onakoya, 2013).
Service area: Here interdependency is with processes, system and infrastructure which are
relating with assessing project.
Project risk is based on overlook activities which are underestimated by time and
resource. An organisation is progressing in project with different stages presenting in new risk
factor. It may lies in starting of project report, when organising and preparing it and last when
end of the report.
2.4 Develop a project plan
Description Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Time-bound
Plan: An
organisation
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plan for
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by knowing
what kind of
opportunities
In this, goals
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It is based on
abilities that to
be achieved by
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They ensure
relevant goal
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on plan.
Targetted date
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preventing
tasks.

improvement.
Key
performance
indicators
is leading
success.
They are
based on
specific plan
which is
decided by
indicators.
the plan of
project.
Indicators are
measuring
performance
relating with
opportunities.
opportunities.
Indicators
overlooking
on plan
performance
that to be
achieved.
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organisation
indicators are
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efforts in plan.
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making
desired plan
which is to be
completed in
particular
period of time.
Evaluate mechanisms: Evaluation of this plan is determined by initiative programme which is
creating and implementing opportunity.
2.5 Develop proportionate and targeted plans to manage identified risks and contingencies
Plan is proportionate with facing challenges by making optimum utilisation of resources
and sure about over preparing it quickly and effectively( James and Kim, 2014). An organisation
is managing risk and contingencies related with resources which are occur by uncertain event.
Risks and contingencies are identified by unexpected problems such as.
 Challenging plan is relating with mitigating risks on resources which are managed by sort
of action.
 Optimising resources plan is made by an organisation which is transfer or accepted by
alternatives.
 They are monitoring plans which are consider by inherent strategies and estimating
resources.
2.6 Apply project life cycle approaches to the progress of a project
Project is accomplished by team, who are dealing with objectives from different stages.
An organisation is making standard project which are relating with initial stage to closer. Project
life cycle is leading with major phases relating with tasks and issues involved in that.
Initiation Phase: It is the first stage of project life cycle which is determine by
identifying problem or opportunity. An organisation is based on approved solution.

Planning phase: This stage is based on outlining activities, tasks, dependencies and time
frames which are prepared by planning project budget (Gacula Jr, 2013).
Implementation: This phase is determine by maintaining control, monitor and
appropriate adjustments which are executed during regular meetings. From this, an organisation
lead success in quality and final solution.
Closing phase: It is a last phase of project life cycle which emphasizes resources,
documentation and future project teams. They are define by actions which are based on overall
success of project.
3.1 Allocate resources in accordance with the project plan
Project is vary in wide range of area where particular business is leading with smaller
particles. Resources are allocated in concerned with executing plan which is helpful in achieving
goals and objectives. An organisation is managing project from beginning which is implemented.
Resources are allocated in certain manner like.
Know the scope: First is to identify what an organisation has to achieve and able to allocate
resource. This is to know that how project is being accomplished by using resources.
Identify resource: Second is to identify tools and equipments which are in need to accomplish
project. An organisation is leading with the resources in project like facilities, funding,
equipment and peoples.
From this, an organisation is look on productivity which is significantly drop.
3.2 Brief project team members on their roles and responsibilities
Team members of an organisation is required to complete tasks by performing
successfully. Managers are informed for progress which are owned by initiate areas with expert
knowledge (Kinyanjui, 2014). They are recognising authority with appropriate report. Their roles
and responsibilities are defined below.
 Understanding purpose of project.
 Identifying risks and issues which are associated with project.
 Contributing towards successful communication and motivation to other members.
 Working ability as a team.
 Reporting progressive plans.
 Reviewing project deliverables.
 Working time scales with costs.

 Determining skills and qualities that organise working together.
3.3 Implement plans within agreed budgets and timescales
A manager of an organisation is leading successfully with great knowledge and
experience. Highly skilled manager of project can effectively increased focus on project scope,
timeline, budget and resources. They are basically identifying budget and time scales.
Budget:
Project is begins with creation in detailed and accurately with anticipated costs. Budget is
consulted with goal estimation and assessing funds.
Budgeting and forecasting: This is done by developing and forecasting for succession of
business.
Budgeting and business planning: It is establish by project with financial position and
ensure feasibility.
Time scale:
Project is based on timescale which is determine by smaller and greater units. This is
typically define by unit of range from years to minutes which is display by specific frequency
(Forsgren and Johanson, 2014). They are separated in segments where project is to be prepare
with time duration.
3.4 Communicate the requirements of the plans to those who will be affected
Project is based on purpose which is defined by plans and affected to stakeholders. An
organisation is figuring out great decisions which produces valuable information made by plan.
Planning is determined clearly and conveniently with confidence. This is specifically prepared
by managers with respect to overcome issues and conflicts among employees. Planning
requirements are defined below.
 Plans are useful in context with developing activities and structure which is associated
with project that effects came on when allocating resources and managing funds.
 Plans reduces risks management which outline and mitigate them that affected on
equipments and target market.
 Plans prepared for reviewing long term budgets and procurement activities that affected
on schedules and time frame.

3.5 Revise plans in accordance with project objectives and identified risks
Plans are focusing on developing aim which is based on the purpose of time, cost and
resources. An organisation is based on estimating time, cost and resources which are relating
with risk management. They are becoming apparent with priorities (Raimi, Suara and Fadipe,
2013). Plan aim to look after on aims and objectives that to be accomplished by an organisation.
Their purpose to manage risk effectively which is generally made by definite plans that are
defined below.
 Project objective is to develop scope and reducing risk that is made by definite plan in
order by estimating resources.
 Goal of an organisation is to implement budget which include environmental risks that
situation execute plan by optimising and forecasting operations.
 Objective of an organisation is to gain approval which include market risk that make
revised plan for estimating cost.
3.6 Keep stakeholders up to date with developments and problems
An organisation is concern with developing strategies and reducing issues that is made by
engaging with stakeholders. Employees of an organisation is to aware about the issues and
developing concern. Management is look after on their stakeholders by providing them complete
information about day to day operations. Customers are involved in that project with a manner to
provide information about new invention of product or services. Government involvement is
consider in an organisation which are related with strategies implemented in projects.
3.7 Complete close-out actions in accordance with project plans
Project plans are obtain by stakeholder by accepting goals with quality specification and
project parameters. A manager is leading with close- cut actions which are requested through life
of project. These are measure with best criteria and making open interpretation which is difficult
to achieve. Project is leading with final project areas which is well documented in beginning of
project.
3.8 Organisational policies and procedures, legal and ethical requirements
Employees are responsible for ensuring work place. An organisation is based on
observance which are processing complaints. They are leading with conventional principles and

expectations which is binding up by particular group. This is related with conduct, discipline,
policies, ethics and so on.
Policies and procedure: They are determine by structure which is formulated in project
by making estimation. An organisation is preparing project in context with standard and
incapacity which create certainty and consistency in project.
Legal and Ethic requirement: It is associated with personal behaviour and principles
which is legalized by behaviour of employees. Ethical conduct is refer to as behaviour in
between consumer and co- workers.
4.1 Conduct reviews of progress and effectiveness of a project using from a range of sources
Their having many sources which is making progress and effectiveness. Sources as per
internally or externally make progression in project. An organisation is reviewing on resources
that is to be managed or monitor by making price optimisation for maintaining effectiveness.
Stakeholders are making involvement These are stimulated in sequencing action. Reviews re
based on program evaluation, less complexity etc.
4.2 Evaluate the effectiveness of capturing and managing project-related knowledge
An expert knowledge is evaluated by the source of managing and capturing it with
effectiveness. Organisation is optimising usefulness and capture knowledge by improving
efficiency of project management. They are translating with success rates and build effectiveness
in project. A person having project related knowledge which is improved by managing with
other members of team that enhance effectiveness. By sharing definite knowledge and skills with
other team and capturing it with usefulness which make project effective.
4.3Report on the effectiveness of plans
Report is prepared on the basis on plans with effectiveness and evaluate with confirm
diligence in enhancing innovation. An organisation is initiating project with expert innovation.
Plans are effected by project when they are concern with quality management. Organisation is
responsible for managing cost and quality with time estimation in project which explore
effectiveness in plans.
CONCLUSION
From the above mention report it is concluded that qualitative techniques is enhancing
potential. Apart from that an organisation having government arrangements which concluded

that they are based on developing strategies. Plans are concluded that they are proportionate with
risks and enhancing ability of an organisation. They are vitally playing role in building stability.