NB: The following module is Project Management

Read through the fictitious scenario below and answer the questions that follow. Fictitious scenario Imagine you are a senior project manager for Nejeni Construction and Project Managers. Nejeni was founded in 2000. Nejeni Construction and Project Managers primarily contract and work on government projects, such as road construction, bridges, etc. with a number of projects taking place in rural communities. As the contracts and projects grew in size and complexity, so did the need to find new project managers. The Human Resources Manager has approached you to provide inputs into an advertisement they wish to place with Indeed. Nejeni intends to find a suitably qualified and experienced project manager to lead the team who will construct a recently secured project to build a 200km road between Worcester and Robertson in the Western Cape.

question 1:

Discuss the five (5) best practice guidelines applicable to a project. Link your answer to the fictitious scenario in question 1. (25 marks)

question 2

The two main sources of stakeholders for the road construction project are: 1. The government : Department of Transportation: Responsible for regulatory approvals and compliance. Local Municipality: Manages local infrastructure and represents community interests. Environmental Agencies: Concerned with environmental impact assessments and permits. Road Safety Authorities: Ensures compliance with road safety standards. 2. Local Communities: Residents: Directly affected by the road construction's noise, traffic disruptions, and potential benefits. Businesses: Impacted by changes in accessibility and potential economic opportunities. Community Leaders: Represent the community's interests and voice concerns to the project team. Indigenous Groups: Concerned about potential cultural or environmental impacts on their lands.

Required:

Based on the above information, in your own words, analyse what should be the next step in the stakeholder identification process for 15 marks