Q$1$

$(30$ marks$)$

i$.$ Projects provide an excellent opportunity to organize your business and non$-$business goals efficiently. What are projects?

$[2$ marks$]$

ii$.$ Effective communication and coordination between the projects and operations teams is crucial for achieving successful outcomes in any organization. State three ways in which projects differ from business operations.

iii. Explain the project management life cycle stages in brief.

$[3$ marks$]$

$[10$ marks$]$

Q$2$

i$.$ The triple constraints of project management quality guide decision making and the execution of project requirements. Define the triple constraints and explain how they interact with each other and influence the project management quality of a project.

$[6$ marks$]$

ii$.$ A project is successful when it achieves its objectives and meets or exceeds the expectations of the stakeholders. Who are the stakeholders?

$[2$ marks$]$

iii. What is a stakeholder analysis map? Explain the steps involved in creating a stakeholder analysis map.

$[7$ marks$]$

Q$3$

i$.$ Clearly defined project requirements are essential for project success. Give two differences between functional and nonfunctional requirements. Support your answer with $2$ examples each.

ii$.$ Define scope creep

$[7$ marks$]$

iii. State $3$ causes of scope creep and $3$ ways in which scope creep can be managed.

$[2$ mark$]$

$[6$ marks$]$

$7$