Case Study$1\mathrm{.}3$ Becoming an Accidental Project Manager

John picks up the phone before the second ring. It's his boss, Mike Johnson. "John, I$\text{'}$d like you to stop by my office right after lunch today." John is not really sure why the boss is calling him into his office, which makes for a long lunch hour. He knows he's been doing a good job lately. As a matter of fact, he knows that he's probably the most technically capable person in the group. John's mind begins to race.... Maybe it's an award? Could it be a promotion? Countless positive and negative scenarios run through John's overworked mind until one o'clock finally rolls around and he cautiously enters Mike's office. "John, I've got some great news for you," Mike begins. $"$As you know our company is developing a business$-$to$-$business $($B$2$B$)$ e$-$commerce system. As part of that initiative, I$\text{'}$d like you to explore the possibility of integrating our purchase order process into the B$2$B e$-$commerce system