Introduction
You will analyze the Modeling the
Causes and Mitigation Measures for Cost Overruns in Building Construction: The Case of Higher Education Projects case study by Alhammadi, Y., Al-Mohammad, M., & Rahman, R. A. (2024) and cover the pertinent facts of the case in the context of the respective project management procurement concepts under review.
Instructions
For this assignment, analyze the case study and write a three pages paper including the following for grading. This assignment must be completed individually.
1. Summary: Summarize the case. Identify the main point (as in “What’s your point?”), thesis, or conclusion of this case. (20 points)
2. Support: Do significant research outside of the case, and demonstrate that you have in a very obvious way. This refers to research beyond the article itself. This involves something about the company, organization, individual, or other interesting related areas. Show something you have discovered from your own research. Be sure this is obvious and adds value beyond what is contained in the case itself. (30 points)
3. Evaluation: Apply the concepts from the reading assignments presented in the lesson for the week. Be sure to use specific terms and models directly from the textbook in analyzing this case and include the page in the citation. (30 points)
4. Sources: Include in-text citations and a reference page for your sources. Use APA-style citations and references. (20 points)
Case Analysis Requirements
· The paper must be in Word following the APA format and include titles corresponding to the headings above.
· The paper must include a cover page and references page.
· The paper must be double-spaced.
· The paper must be in your own words; quote very sparingly and be concise.