Question: . Describe how projects may be organised in functional , projectized , matrix and virtual organisations. Illustrate the advantages and disadvantages of each organisational structure.

. Describe how projects may be organised infunctional, projectized, matrix and virtual organisations. Illustrate the advantages and disadvantages of each organisational structure.

[8 marks]

2.i)Consider the Project of implementing a training and development program for a new software for the employees. Prepare a Brief on the Project Plan for the project detailing:

A detailed description of the project scope and deliverables.

A Work Breakdown Structure defining the tasks (including development tasks) that comprise each project deliverable.

An implementation timeline with designated milestones.

Details of the stakeholders and the project implementation team

[2+1+1+2=6 marks]

ii).The following information relates to a small project to deliver a training and development activity:

Activity

Duration

(weeks)

Immediate Predecessor(s)

A

Select personnel

3

-

B

Invite personnel

5

-

C

Check budget

14

A

D

Prepare materials

5

A

E

Select instructor

4

B

F

Select date and venue

7

B

G

Remind personnel

8

D, E

H

Deliver training

5

G, F

(a) Draw the network diagram.

(b) Find the critical path and expected duration.

(c) Assume activity A will actually take 5 weeks, what is the new critical path and new expected duration?

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