MBA642 Project Performance: Software Evaluation and Analysis

This presentation evaluates five project management software applications: LiquidPlanner, Trello, Basecamp, Asana, and Microsoft Project. It analyzes each tool's advantages and disadvantages, including ease of access, task management capabilities, reporting features, and third-party integrations. The analysis covers how each software addresses the requirements of project initiation, planning, and execution stages, as detailed in the assignment brief. The presentation includes screenshots and provides a comprehensive overview of each software's application and effectiveness in managing project performance and ensuring compliance with quality standards. References from various sources are included to support the evaluation of each software. This presentation is submitted as part of the MBA642 course assessment.

Project management software
Analysis of project management soft ware applicati ons

Advantages and disadvantages
LiquidPlanner
Advantages:
• Easy access to project documents
• Onboarding is quick and easy
• It is affordable
Disadvantages:
• Extensive amount of data required
• Administration of tool
• Lack of third party integrations

Advantages and disadvantages
Trello:
Advantages:
• Easy to access
• Effective task management
• Effective documents management
Disadvantages:
• Lack of proper reporting feature
• Lack of task organization
• Limited storage

Advantages and disadvantages
Basecamp:
Advantages:
• Simple to access
• Provide clear idea regarding project team
• Easy to manage project activities
Disadvantages:
• Lack of important features
• Lack of accounting features
• Lack of data security

Advantages and disadvantages
Asana:
Advantages:
• Enhance productivity
• Third party integrations
• Enhanced team collaboration
Disadvantages:
• No time tracking
• No feature for topic archive
• Lack of features

Advantages and disadvantages
Microsoft Project:
Advantages:
• Integration with Microsoft software suit
• Easy to access
• Scheduling
Disadvantages:
• Sharing data is not easy
• Training is required
• Price

Application of project management software
LiquidPlanner

Application of project management software
Trello:

Application of project management software
Basecamp:

Application of project management software
Asana

Application of project management software
Microsoft Project

References
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https://www.liquidplanner.com/blog/8-benefits-of-having-your-project-management-tool-in-the-cloud/
How To Become A Project Management Master With Trello. (2020). Retrieved 18 January 2020, from https://blog.trello.com/project-management-power-ups
How Basecamp works, what it's like to organize your projects & teams in one place. (2020). Retrieved 18 January 2020, from https://basecamp.com/how-it-works
4 Benefits of project management anyone can adopt · Asana. (2020). Retrieved 18 January 2020, from https://asana.com/resources/benefits-project-management
Project Management Software | Microsoft Project. (2020). Retrieved 18 January 2020, from https://
products.office.com/en-in/project/project-management-software
22 Best Project Management Software to Use in 2020. (2020). Retrieved 18 January 2020, from
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Duhommet, L. (2020). Wie automatisiere ich die Erstellung eines Gantt-Diagramms mit Trello und Eleggant?. Retrieved 18 January 2020, from https://
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Basecamp Calendars - Basecamp 2 Help. (2020). Retrieved 18 January 2020, from https://2.basecamp-help.com/article/219-basecamp-calendars
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