SIM335: Discuss the linkage interconnectivity between organizations’ strategic direction and project management: Managing Projects Case Study, UOS, Singapore

Task 1

Each short-answer question requires a response in a few sentences for the questions awarded up to 4 – 6 marks and a paragraph for questions awarded up to 8 – 10 marks. Citation(s) is/are essential for each question to demonstrate students’ ability to fulfill academic writing style in accordance with Harvard referencing. Answer without citation(s) will result in a fail grade for the corresponding question. A minimum of FIVE (5) references is required and references are to be listed at the end of Task 1.

1) Discuss the linkage interconnectivity between organizations’ strategic direction and project management. Provide an example of organization’s strategic focus in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and suggest a relevant project accordingly.

2) Determine the THREE (3) types of report typically established in project management. For each type of report, provide a brief discussion on the purpose and usefulness.

3) Project Control Systems are often used to ensure the quality of project outcomes. Identify and briefly discuss methods you could introduce to ensure a project meets the desired outcome and is successful.

4) Identify and briefly discuss the determinants of project success.

5) Your university’s faculty will be hosting a group of 10 student delegates from overseas for a 2-Day 1-Night exchange program. Which project structure would you recommend? Write short notes to describe the proposed structure and provide appropriate justifications to support your recommendation.

6) Based on the scenario identified in Question 5, you have been appointed as the project manager to spearhead the project, you have mapped out the activities and durations in the table below:

i. The project network is a tool used for planning, scheduling, and monitoring of
project progress. Discuss the concept of critical path and its significance to the project schedule.
ii. Based on the data provided above, develop an AON project network.
iii. Identify the critical path of this project.
iv. Develop the Gantt chart of this project.

Task 2

Case Study

Your university’s faculty will be hosting a group of 10 student delegates from overseas for a 2-Day 1-Night exchange program. During the visit, there will be a series of activities/programs from your faculty to engage the delegates. As the Project Manager appointed by your faculty, you are in charge of planning and organizing the event. In view of the COVID-19 virus and local government advisory, you should include safe management measures as part of the project consideration.

As the project is currently at the feasibility stage, you are required to prepare a proposal report for the faculty dean’s approval. From a project management perspective, outline the key areas required to successfully manage this project.