Hi, this is a unit called Professional development in Bachelor of information and communication technology. This assignment is like a case study we need to answer the questions given in a case study mainly by using prescribed textbook-Project management for information systems 5th ed by Cadle, J., & Yeates, D. and also use other useful resources like articles, books, journals to justify your answer - minimum reference list is 11 to12 references and also in-text cation has been done. only use Harward refrecly style guide from WSU unit pdf its attached
Module 2 Tutorial Questions Professional Development 300578 Page 1 of 2 Module 2 Tutorial Questions (Due 11:59pm 22nd of May, 2022) Project Management Instructions: • You must answer all questions. Only include your answer text and question number in your document. • The presentation of your document is to be of a professional nature. This means formatting and styling is present, questions numbers and their answers are clearly present. If an answer is not clearly labelled with the question number it corresponds to, zero (0) marks will be given for that answer. Do not include the question text. • This assessment involves academic writing. This means all work must be in your own words, and any ideas or knowledge you have used must be properly referenced using the APA style of referencing. A reference list is to be included at the end of the document listing only those references cited within your text – it is highly recommended to use a referencing tool. For more information please refer to Lecture 1: Intro and 2: How to Succeed in this Unit on vUWS. • All chapters referenced relate to the text Project Management for Information Systems (5th Ed) • Although all questions must be attempted, only 3 will be assessed. The 3 questions will not be identified until marks are released. • Do not include an assignment coversheet, but include your name and student id in the document header. Note: Academic writing entails demonstrating your comprehension and understanding. For this assessment, the knowledge area is Module 2: Project Management. Although some questions may appear to require an opinion-oriented answer, you are to take the persona of a professional and answer accordingly. Use the textbook and lectures as a starting point for further investigations. For the following questions read the following chapters: • Chapter 8 – Project planning: understanding the work • Chapter 9 – Project planning: estimating • Chapter 10 – Project planning scheduling and resources Question 1 a) Explain the difference between ‘effort’ and ‘elapsed time’. What is the significance of this difference for project planning purposes? b) In longer-term project planning, it is wise to assume that staff will be available for project work for less than 100% of the total available time. What factors will reduce staff availability and what adjustments should be made for them? Question 2 a) Describe, with examples, what human factors affecting estimating are, and also describe how these factors can affect estimations. b) Outline strategies that can be used to overcome these issues. Professional Development 300578 Page 2 of 2 Question 3 a) Explain what project dependencies are, and what tools a project manager can use to analyse these. b) Give an example of a few dependencies within an Information System project Question 4 a) Explain what a Gantt chart is, and describe what information you can infer from one. b) Consider one of your past assignments and create a Gantt chart for the process of completing the assignment. You must include a minimum of 8 tasks and a minimum of 2 dependencies. Search online to find a free Gantt chart tool to create your chart in. For the following questions read the following chapters: • Chapter 2 – Business strategy and information systems • Chapter 3 – The business case • Chapter 13 – Reporting Progress Question 5 a) At what point in the project lifecycle should the business case be prepared? b) What is the role of the project manager in relation to the business case? Question 6 a) Why is reporting fundamental for project management and when should the reporting requirements be established? b) Give at least three reports that a project manager or team may produce and provide justification for such a report. For the following questions read the following chapters: • Chapter 21 – Leadership and performance • Chapter 22 – Managing the team • Chapter 23 – The project manager Question 7 Why is it important for project managers to understand the strategy of an organisation that uses their services? Question 8 Maslow’s hierarchy of needs model provides a theory of human motivation. Explain each level of the hierarchy, including references to real world example(s) of how organisations can meet each level. Question 9 Conflict and stress arise naturally in IS project teams. Some people argue that a little of both is useful, but everyone agrees that too much is destructive. How could you organise your project team to minimise the destructive effect of conflict and stress? Project Management for Information Systems (5th Edition) Project Management for Information Systems James Cadle and Donald Yeates Project Management fi fth edition P roject M anagem ent for Inform ation S ystem s www.pearson-books.com C adle and Yeates fi fth edition A refreshingly readable, realistic and relevant view of project management within the context of information systems. This comprehensive and practical book is an excellent starting point for any practicing project managers or students of Project Management for Information Systems, whether they are from a computing or a business background, at undergraduate or masters level. In this book, the practical perspective and industry experience of the authors complements the clear explanation of project management theory and methodologies. The authors strike a good balance covering both the mechanics of project management and the human factors involved and plentiful case studies, exercises and good and bad examples from real life help the reader to put the theory into context and into practice. This fi fth edition has new material on: development life-cycles and approaches (including agile approaches) different types of IS projects and how to manage them implementing change through information systems updated coverage of leadership and management. Project Management for Information Systems is all you need to plan every aspect of an IS project and ensure that it is implemented on time, within budget and to quality standards. • • • • ‘A refreshing and comprehensive text that gives an excellent and well balanced insight in project management, focusing on the most valuable resource in any project, supporting the people involved.’ Thor E. Hasle, Ass. Professor and Vice-Dean at Oslo University College ‘This is an excellent starting point: a practical down-to-earth and comprehensive guide to many facets of IS project management. Cadle and Yeates draw on a wealth of experience in running projects, offering a unique combination of a refreshing approach to the subject and the detailed insights from the trenches. Overall, a truly valuable book for both students and learning practitioners.’ Professor Darren Dalcher, Professor of Software Project Management, Middlesex University A Lecturer’s Manual and PowerPoint slides are available to Lecturers online at www.pearsoned.co.uk/cadle. 9780132068581_COVER.indd 1 15/8/07 15:48:23 .. Project Management for Information Systems PROM_A01.qxd 3/18/08 9:52 AM Page i We work with leading authors to develop the strongest educational materials in business and management, bringing cutting-edge thinking and best learning practice to a global market. Under a range of well-known imprints, including Prentice Hall, we craft high quality print and electronic publications which help readers to understand and apply their content, whether studying or at work. To find out more about the complete range of our publishing, please visit us on the World Wide Web at: www.pearsoned.co.uk .. PROM_A01.qxd 3/18/08 9:52 AM Page ii .. Fifth Edition Project Management for Information Systems James Cadle Director of Assist Knowledge and Development and consultant in project management and business analysis Donald Yeates Executive Coach, and Visiting Executive Fellow at Henley Management College PROM_A01.qxd 3/18/08 9:52 AM Page iii .. Pearson Education Limited Edinburgh Gate Harlow Essex CM20 2JE England and Associated Companies throughout the world Visit us on the World Wide Web at: www.pearsoned.co.uk First published 1991 Fifth edition published 2008 © Pearson Education Limited 2008 The rights of James Cadle and Donald Yeates to be identified as authors of this work have been asserted by them in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without either the prior written permission of the publisher or a licence permitting restricted copying in the United Kingdom issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency Ltd, Saffron House, 6–10 Kirby Street, London EC1N 8TS. 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PROM_A01.qxd 3/18/08 9:52 AM Page iv Preface xv List of reviewers xvii Acknowledgements xviii Part One The Business Context 1 1 Types of information systems projects 3 1.1 Introduction 3 1.2 Software development projects 4 1.3 Package implementation projects 5 1.4 System enhancement projects 6 1.5 Consultancy and business analysis assignments 6 1.6 Systems migration projects 7 1.7 Infrastructure projects 7 1.8 Outsourcing (and in-sourcing) projects 8 1.9 Disaster recovery projects 9 1.10 Smaller IS projects 10 1.11 Summary 11 Questions 11 Case study 12 Further reading 14 2 Business strategy and information systems 15 2.1 Introduction 15 2.2 What is strategy all about? 16 2.3 Developing a strategy 18 2.4 Competition and strategy 24 2.5 Strategy and culture 27 2.6 Summary 29 Questions 29 Case study 30 Further reading 30 3 The business case 31 3.1 Introduction 31 3.2 Content and format of a business case 32 3.2.1 Introduction and background 32 3.2.2 Management summary 32 v .. Contents PROM_A01.qxd 3/18/08 9:52 AM Page v .. 3.2.3 Description of problem or opportunity 33 3.2.4 Options available and considered 33 3.2.5 Cost/benefit analysis 33 3.2.6 Impacts and risks 34 3.2.7 Conclusions and recommendation 34 3.2.8 Other possible inclusions 34 3.3 Investment appraisal 34 3.4 Presenting the business case 37