ASSIGNMENT QUESTION

Identify a project implemented of a new core system at your workplace or in your area of specialisation. You are required to prepare a project brief including the following features:

1. Project title

2. Name of sponsor and main contact for project approval

3. Locationsaddress of sponsor, project location, contact address

4. Name of person managing the project and possibly their organisation if different from that of the project sponsor

5. Date of agreement of project brief

6. Date of project start and finish

7. Background to the project and purpose with goals outlined 8. Key objectives with quality and success criteria

9. Details of how achievement of these will bring benefits to the business or sponsoring organisation

10.Scope of the project and any specific boundaries

11.Constraints

12.Assumptions

13.Timescale of the project

14.Deliverables and target dates (milestones)

15.Estimated costs

16.Resourcing arrangements

17.Reporting and monitoring arrangements

18.Decision-making arrangementslevel of authority and accountability held by manager of project and arrangements for any necessary renegotiation

19.Communications arrangements

20.Signature of sponsor with date, title and authority

Kindly note that you will be assessed on the following basis:

S/N Basis of Assessment Weighting %

Presentation and Style 5

Evidence of Reading/Application of Theory 5

Logical Development/Discussion of the Topic 10

Development of Insight 5

Conclusion 5

Total Marks Awarded 30