Question 1

Just as information technology projects have a poor track record in meeting project goals, they also have a poor track record in meeting budget goals.

(a) Discuss why many information technology professionals may overlook project cost management and how this might affect completing project within budget.

(10 marks)

(b) Create a cost estimate for building a new, state-of-the-art multimedia classroom for your organization within next six months. The classroom should include 20 high-end personal computers with appropriate software for your organization, a network server, Internet access for all machines, an instructor station, and a projection system. Include also personnel costs associated with the project management for this project.

(15 marks)

Subject

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Software Project Management