PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Assignment Introduction The aim of the assignment is to provide you with the understanding and skills relating to project management principles, methodologies, tools and techniques that are used in business. Section 1 Word Length: Approx. 1500 words Demonstrate that you understand project management principles – describe the background and principles of project management – appraise the viability of projects, developing success/failure criteria – explain the principles behind project management systems and procedures – explain the key elements involved in terminating projects and conducting post-project appraisals Section 2 Word Length: Approx. 1500 words Explain how you would manage a project?s human resources – identify the most appropriate organisational structure, roles and responsibilities of participants within a project – control and co-ordinate a project – assess project leadership requirements and qualities – plan and specify human resources and requirements for a project Section 3 Word Length: Approx. 1500 words Demonstrate how you would apply project processes and procedures – prepare project plans and establish the project organisation – apply project scheduling, estimating and cost control techniques – analyse the methods used to measure project performance – explain project change control procedures evaluate the completed project.