Question: Read the Case study and answer the questions that follow. A Tale of Two Projects Question 1 (25 Marks) Jack drew a deep breath and

Read the Case study and answer the questions that follow.

A Tale of Two Projects

Question 1 (25 Marks)

Jack drew a deep breath and began to explain his findings. Brandon, as you know this project has been in flight for nearly six months now and it is already behind schedule and over budget. Jack went on, In talking to the project team and other stakeholders, I don't see the situation getting better without making some pretty significant changes.

1.1. It is evident from the extract that the project manager was having a difficult time balancing these triple constraints. Briefly describe the term quadruple constraints and explain each constraint. Present a diagram to support your answer. (15 Marks)

1.2. Jack suggested that significant changes needed to happen to see the situation getting better. If the team decided to make changes to the scope, briefly explain how the changes will affect the other two constraints. (10 Marks)

Question 2 (25 Marks)

Jack's experience helped him to quickly identify a number of critical issues with the project, which he carefully outlined for Brandon. One of the issues was that the scope of the project was not well defined. Jack and the project team at PintCo can use a scope statement to define project scope. Briefly define a scope statement and explain any six (6) items that Jack and his team can include in their scope statement.

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