SIM335: The assignment is intended to bring out the benefits and limitations of different approaches to project management: Managing Projects Case Study, UOS, Singapore

Background

The assignment is intended to bring out the benefits and limitations of different approaches to project management by relating these to the circumstances listed. It is also intended to allow students to demonstrate their learning and competence in respect of effective project management with a focus on resources, trade-offs among scope, cost, and time, as well as key elements of the project life cycle.

Task 1

1) Discuss the linkage/interconnectivity between organizations’ strategic direction and project management. Provide an example of the 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 (steps) 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.

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.