Question 1

Outline one argument for and one argument against the use of project management.

Question 2

Describe the difference between the initiation and the plan phases of the project lifecycle. Use a case study (not one used in our lectures) to explain your answer.

Question 3

Projects all have different characteristics. Describe one tool that enables the classification of a projects characteristics? Use a case study (not one used in our lectures) to demonstrate your understanding of this tool.

Question 4

Reflection is an important skill for a project manager. Outline the phase of the project lifecycle where a project manager would use reflection, and how reflection contributes to this phase in the project lifecycle.

Question 5

 

Discuss the extent to which stakeholder engagement impacts a project's success. Referencing Kroh and Schultz (2023), discuss how the influence of stakeholders might influence project success?

 

 Question 6

Describe the project management approach (i.e. the methodology: Stage-Gate, Agile, MSF or Six Sigma) you selected in the development of your Assessment 2 project management plan. Summarise the key advantages and disadvantages of this approach. How would you improve your use of this approach in the future?

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Question 1 One argument for the use of project management is that it helps to keep projects organized on track and within budget Project management provides a structured approach to planning executing ... View the full answer