Individual Assignment: Project Management Recommendation<\/p>\n
Purpose of Assignment<\/p>\n
The Project Management Recommendation assignment is designed to provide students with a context that is realistic and that requires them to evaluate multiple options and provide a recommendation. This assignment allows students to include the relevant information as it pertains to selecting a project and determine the criteria for selection rather than going into the specifics of project management.<\/p>\n
Grading Guide<\/p>\n
Content<\/p>\n
Met<\/p>\n
Partially Met
\nNot Met<\/p>\n
Comments:
\nThe student explains the five phases of a project and provides a detailed description of each phase.<\/p>\n
The student describes the key deliverables for each phase associated with each of the project options.<\/p>\n
The student analyzes each of the project options to determine which might be the best to implement. The analysis includes such methods as a feasibility study, break even analysis, etc.<\/p>\n
The student makes a recommendation for the best project to implement including a detailed rationale for their choice.<\/p>\n
The assignment is 1,050 words in length.<\/p>\n
Total Available
\nTotal Earned<\/p>\n
7
\n#\/7<\/p>\n
Writing Guidelines<\/p>\n
Met<\/p>\n
Partially Met
\nNot Met<\/p>\n
Comments:
\nThe paper \u2014 including tables and graphs, headings, a title page, and a reference page \u2014 is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.<\/p>\n
The paper includes properly cited intellectual property using APA style in-text citations and a reference page.<\/p>\n
The paper includes paragraph and sentence transitions that are logical and maintain flow throughout the paper.<\/p>\n
The paper includes sentences that are complete, clear, and concise.<\/p>\n
The paper follows proper rules of grammar and usage including spelling and punctuation.<\/p>\n
Total Available
\nTotal Earned<\/p>\n
3
\n#\/3<\/p>\n
Assignment Total
\n#
\n10
\n#\/10<\/p>\n
Additional comments:<\/p>\n
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Project Management E-Mail<\/p>\n
Dear Project Manager:<\/p>\n
We have three project proposals to consider in next week\u2019s Project Management Office\u2019s (PMO) Review. Piper Industries Corp. needs the projects to be complete and to be generating revenue within 12 months of next week\u2019s PMO Review. Wendell Deirelein, our vice-president, has assigned you to analyze the three projects below and make a recommendation as to which project the company should invest in. The recommendation must include your description of the five phases of the project and the key deliverables (project completion date and cost) for each project.<\/p>\n
Project Code Name: Juniper<\/p>\n
\u00b7 This is an enhancement of a current widget being offered by our company.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Risk of completion of this project on time is low.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Product plan shows the critical path to be 6 months at a cost of $325,000 to bring the product to market.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Product is forecasted to have a ROI of $250,000 for a period of 2 to 3 years.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 The third year is forecasted to be the end of life for this product line due to advances projected in technology.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 This is a standard product line that marketing believes many customers will want to purchase.
\nProject Code Name: Palomino<\/p>\n
\u00b7 This is a new line of widget products including enhancements using existing technology.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Risk for completion of this project on time is medium.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Production plan shows the critical path to be 9 months at a cost of $655,000 to bring the product to market.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Product is forecasted to have ROI of $450,000 for a period of 5 years.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 This product will be a custom part for one of your strategic customers\u2014historically the forecasts from this customer have a 5% margin of error.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 The seventh year is forecasted to be the end of life for this product by the customer.
\nProject Code Name: Stargazer<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Research and development has already started on our new widgets. The company has spent $450,000 on this product so far and the estimate to bring this product to market is $575,000.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Risk of completing this project on time is high.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Product is forecasted to have ROI of $300,000 first year; $550,000 the second year; and $750,000 the third year.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 The product life is forecasted to be 7 years for this product. (This forecast included derivative product which will cost more).<\/p>\n
\u00b7 By delivering such an innovative product to the marketplace first, your organization will be seen as a leader in this industry.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Your sales and marketing teams have discussed this type of product with a few of your strategic customers; while some are interested, there are many questions about the business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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