What are the core principles/characteristics of any project and the importance?
Background: The assignment is intended to bring out the benefits and limitations of different approaches to project planning and control by relating these to the circumstances in the cases outlined. It is also intended to allow students to demonstrate their learning and competence in respect of the management of resources generally, but in particular elements of scope, schedule, quality, and cost.
Task (40% marks) 700 words (+/- 10%) each short answer question requires a response in a few sentences (paragraph) for the questions awarded up to 4-6 marks and one-two paragraphs for questions awarded up to 8-10 marks.
- What are the core principles/characteristics of any project and the importance? (8 marks)
- Define the scope of project. (6 marks)
- Using the information below, plot out a full project Gantt chart and identify the critical path? How many days does it take to complete the project (6 marks)
- How would you assess and manage risks on a project? (4 marks)
- What method(s) would you use for cost management and why? (6 marks)
- Identify and explain the main aspects of monitoring project quality. (10 marks)
