Project Management Assignment: Development of TAHS Program for Globlex

This project management assignment presents a comprehensive case study focused on the development of a computer-based system for Globlex's Training and Apprenticeship program for High School students (TAHS). The assignment details the project's Measurable Organizational Value (MOV), determining areas of impact and appropriate metrics. It defines the project's scope, both in and out of scope components, and outlines a scope management plan. The project's resources, including human resources, technology, and budget, are meticulously planned with detailed time estimations and a time-phased budget. The assignment also addresses project risks and mitigation strategies. Furthermore, the project includes sections on quality management, verification, and validation activities, along with an annotated bibliography and a project evaluation checklist. The student has developed a project charter and all the associated components.

Running head: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Case Study: Training and Apprenticeship program for High School Students (TAHS)
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author’s Note

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Project description......................................................................................................................3
Part One......................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Measurable organizational Value.....................................................................................3
1.2 Determination of desired area of impact..........................................................................4
1.3 Project value.....................................................................................................................4
1.4 Appropriate metric...........................................................................................................5
Part Two.....................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Scope................................................................................................................................6
2.2 Out of scope.....................................................................................................................6
2.3 Scope management plan...................................................................................................6
2.4 Resource plan...................................................................................................................7
Part three....................................................................................................................................8
3.1 Project milestone.........................................................................................................8
3.2 Project activities...............................................................................................................9
3.3 Project resources............................................................................................................10
3.4 Time estimation..............................................................................................................11
3.5 Project budget.................................................................................................................12
3.6 Time-phase budget.........................................................................................................13
Part Four...................................................................................................................................13
4.1Assumptions....................................................................................................................13
4.2 Project risk and management strategy............................................................................14
Part Five...................................................................................................................................15
Part Six.....................................................................................................................................16
6.1 Annotated Bibliography.................................................................................................16
6.2 Development of closure checklist..................................................................................16
6.3 Development of project evaluation................................................................................16
Bibliography.............................................................................................................................18
Appendices...............................................................................................................................20
Appendix 1: Annotated bibliography...................................................................................20

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Introduction
The paper mainly reflects on the development of a computer-based system for the
organization Globlex for successfully managing the TAHS program. The main purpose of
developing the system is to manage the program successfully such that with the help of the
program proper services can be provided to the farmers and at the same time it assists in
rising the job opportunities for the higher school students. The development of the system
will need 96 days of time for successful completion.
The objectives of the project are generally listed below:
 To develop a computer-based system for the organization
 To provide job opportunities to the higher school students
 To provide help to the farmers with the help of trained expertise
Project description
Globlex is currently engaged with both farm equipment as well as precision farming
and with these two major products, the organization is helping the famers in increasing the
productivity of the farmlands by decreasing the needed time as well as cost. The organization
has initiated a program with the help of which the students of higher school will be trained
with different farming expertise so that they can be able to help the farmers with their skills
and specialities in farming.
Part One
1.1 Measurable organizational Value
MOV is defined as the goal that is quite beneficial in reflecting the value which the
project is bringing for the organizational clients. The measurable value for this specific
project is generally showcased in the table below:

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Factor Description
Customer The number of organizational customers
will rise by 16% due to the service that is
provided by the new system.
Financial As the number of customers increases, the
financial revenue of the organization rises.
Social Social media should be utilized for
advertising about the TAHS program and its
benefits for the farmers.
Strategy Utilization of proper management strategy
assists in managing the operations of the
program effectively.
Operational Improvement within the operation of the
organization is reflected due to the
information system.
1.2 Determination of desired area of impact
Factor Rank
Customer 2nd
Financial 3rd
Social 4th
Strategy 5th
Operational 1st
1.3 Project value
The value that is achieved due to the new information system development is
illustrated below:

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Faster: The farmers will get faster service due to the use of the new system for TAHS
program management.
Better: The services or help that is provided with the computer-based system is
considered to be better in comparison to the system that was utilized earlier for the
management of the TAHS program.
1.4 Appropriate metric
Rank Impact Metrics Timeframe
1st Operational New system will
improve the
operation that is
performed for the
TAHS program
management.
2months
2nd Customer The number of
customers will rise
in number and it will
be around 12%
3months
3rd Financial Hike in early
revenue or profit is
also reflected due to
the use of new
system.
3months
4th Social The use of social
media use increases
the number of
1month

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customers
5th Strategy Organizational
strategy are required
to be used for
successfully
handling the system.
1month
Part Two
2.1 Scope
In-scope points are reflected below:
 Development of cloud-based ERP system
 Invitation of the students
 Providing the facility of training
 Reporting and apprenticeship tracking
 Database development
2.2 Out of scope
The points that are provided below are generally out- of scope of the project
 Facility of team workshop and training to is not delivered
 Evidence regarding the supply of the materials are not given
2.3 Scope management plan
It is quite necessary to manage the project scope and for this the steps that are
required to be followed are listed below:
1. Requirements of the project must be properly reflected such that the team members
can be able to understand the needs of the project

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2. Project objectives understanding is important for avoiding scope creep within the
project
3. Analyzing the initial stages of the scope creep for successful management of the
project scope
2.4 Resource plan
Human resources: The figure that is provided below is reflecting the human
resources who are engaged in system development.
Figure 1: Human resource
(Source: Created by Author)
Technology: The needed hardware and software are reflected below:
 Software: Designing tools, system development tools
 Hardware: RAM, Hard disk, Desktop, CPU
Travel: Facilities of travel should be prearranged for the team.

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Others: Facility of training should be organized for helping team.
Part three
3.1 Project milestone
Figure 2: Project milestone
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3.2 Project activities
Figure 3: Project activities

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(Source: Created by Author)
3.3 Project resources
Figure 4: Project resources
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3.4 Time estimation
Figure 5: Gantt chart
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3.5 Project budget
Figure 6: Project budget
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3.6 Time-phase budget
January
2019
February
2019
March
2019
April
2019
May 2019 June 2019
$0.00
$5,000.00
$10,000.00
$15,000.00
$20,000.00
$25,000.00
$30,000.00
$35,000.00
$40,000.00
$45,000.00
Time-phase budget
Cost
Figure 7: Time-phase budget
(Source: Created by Author)
Part Four
4.1Assumptions
The developed assumption for this particular project are highlighted below:
 The design for the information system will meet all the goals and objectives of
Globlex
 The developed information system will be completed within time period of 96
days
4.2 Project risk and management strategy
Risk Impact Probability Assigned Mitigation Threat/opportunity