Assignment No $1$: Sustainable IT Project

Management

Objective:

The goal of this assignment is to explore the integration of sustainability principles into IT project management practices. Students will investigate how IT systems can be designed, operated, and managed to support sustainable business practices, and understand the importance of local and global sustainability considerations in IT projects.

Assignment Details:

Part $1$: Research and Analysis $(3$ marks$)$

Introduction to Sustainable IT Project Management $(1$ mark$)$

$$ Define sustainable IT project management.

$$ Explain why sustainability is important in IT projects.

Building Sustainable IT Systems $(1$ mark$)$

$$ Describe strategies for building IT systems that support sustainable business practices.

Operating and Managing Sustainable IT Systems $(1$ mark$)$

$$ Explore methods for operating and managing IT systems sustainably throughout their lifecycle.

Part $2$: Local and Global Sustainability Considerations $(2$ marks$)$

Local Sustainability Impact of IT Projects $(1$ mark$)$

$$ Analyze how IT projects can impact local sustainability factors $($e$.$g$.,$ community engagement, resource use, emissions$).$

Global Sustainability Implications of IT $(1$ mark$)$

$$ Investigate the global implications of IT projects on sustainability $($e$.$g$.,$ carbon footprint, digital divide$).$

$$ Discuss ways in which IT projects can contribute positively to global sustainability goals.

Deliverables and Format:

Prepare a comprehensive report addressing each part of the assignment.

Use academic sources and case studies to support your analysis.

Ensure proper referencing and citation of sources.

The report should be structured logically with clear headings for each section.

Submit the report in PDF format.

Note: Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Ensure all sources are properly cited using a recognized citation style $($e$.$g$.,$ APA, MLA$).$

Deadline: $[25/4/2024]$