QUESTION TWO $[50]$

Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow:

Innovative people working in the field of project management have recognised the importance of creating a computerised system to assist project managers with the planning and a management of projects. A multitude of different project management software is available. In a multi$-$project environment, there is a need to manage multiple projects simultaneously. This process can be complicated. It requires software that can both identify conflicting demands for

the same resources and allow managers to set priorities among projects that require the same resource $($Van Niekerk, $2010$:$408).$

$2\mathrm{.}1$ Evaluate the benefits and risks relating to the utilisation of project management

software. $(15)$

$2\mathrm{.}2$ Critically discuss the functionality of project management software and the relevance of the Internet in project management. $(20)$

$2\mathrm{.}3$ Identify three multi$-$project management software, explain their features and evaluate the appropriateness in a multi$-$project environment. $(15)$