1. TCO 1) Before one can begin writing a charter, one must consider the most appropriate organization for the project. You are the project manager for an organization that builds doors and windows for homes. Which organization structure of the five types is most suitable? Why? (Points : 20)
2. (TCO 2) You are reaching the end of your graduate school program and are planning a large party to celebrate your success! You have rented out the local forest preserve as the venue for your party. Applying your project management skills, you want to ensure you have everything planned out and you’ve asked your family and friends to be a part of your team to hold this party. At your party, you have made it clear to your team what you want to have delivered. After all, it’s your party— you can have whatever you want! Some of the key items you want at your party include
•graduation announcements;
•party invitations;
•live entertainment;
•games (for adults and for children);
•food;
•beverages; and
•convenience for all (parking, restroom facilities, etc.).
Part 1: To ensure you have a clear scope for your team, create a 2-level WBS. Don’t forget to include your WBS numbering (15 points).
Part 2: In your WBS, how many work packages have been created? (5 points) (Points : 20)
4.TCO 5) A firm stores data for other organizations. The company stores data across many states, providing backup data storage for state, municipal governments, and large corporations. The firm is deploying a new set of storage devices that are faster, denser, and more energy efficient.
Part 1: List and discuss the major risk management functions from a project management perspective for the new data storage project. (15 points)
Part 2: Describe a positive and a negative risk event, the related consequences, and the risk response plan for each of the two risks for the new data storage project. (5 points) (Points : 20)
5. Compare and contrast the development of a WBS in traditional project management versus development in an agile environment.(Points : 20)