MGT6152. 21Project Performance Management
Title: Project Management Fundamentals.
Author: Shelly Morris
Publisher: Seneca College.
Licensed under CC 4.0.
Year Published: 2021
Edition: 1st ISBN:
Licensed under CC 4.0
Week 1: Discussion – Welcome & Introductions
One of the most critical aspects of an online course is the interaction between you and your fellow learners. Please review the course Syllabus and Professor’s Expectations, then write and post a new discussion topic consisting of a self-introduction including a mention of your educational and employment background as they relate to the topics of this course. Also, include a response to the following:
· What are your expectations for this course?
· What specific goals do you want to accomplish by the end of the course?
· Consider and describe how this course may contribute to your career and/or academic goals.
· Discuss your apprehensions, excitement, or challenges as you begin this course.
· Is there an interesting fact or aspect of yourself that you would like to share with the class?
This discussion provides an excellent opportunity for you and your fellow learners to get to know each other. Please ensure your post is well-written, grammatically correct, and informative.
Initial Post: Select one of the (ethically challenged) projects below for your initial post
It is crucial for project managers to consider the ethical implications of their decisions and actions and to prioritize ethical principles throughout the project lifecycle. The case studies below demonstrate the importance of ethical decision-making in project management and the consequences of failing to prioritize ethical principles.
1-5: Catastrophic Safety Failures
1.
Boeing 737 MAX Crisis – Speed-to-market took priority over safety, leading to two fatal crashes due to faulty MCAS software.
2.
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill – Cost-cutting and ignored safety warnings resulted in a catastrophic environmental disaster.
3.
Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster – Mismanagement of a reactor safety test led to one of history’s worst nuclear accidents.
4.
Rana Plaza Collapse – Project mismanagement ignored building safety regulations, leading to over 1,100 deaths.
5.
Union Carbide Bhopal Disaster – Failure to implement safety controls in an industrial project led to a deadly gas leak.
6-10: Corporate Fraud & Deception
6.
Volkswagen Emissions Scandal – Engineers programmed software to cheat emissions tests, leading to lawsuits and fines.
7.
Enron Scandal – Executives manipulated financial reports, causing a major corporate collapse.
8.
Theranos Scandal – False claims about medical technology misled investors and endangered public health.
9.
Wells Fargo Fake Accounts Scandal – Employees created fake customer accounts under unethical project incentives.
10.
2008 Subprime Mortgage Crisis – Poor project oversight in financial risk assessment led to a global economic collapse.
11-15: Infrastructure & Environmental Negligence
11.
Flint Water Crisis – A failure in public project execution led to lead contamination in drinking water.
12.
Boston Big Dig – Poor project oversight resulted in excessive cost overruns and serious safety issues.
13.
Three Gorges Dam – Disregard for environmental and social impacts led to mass displacement and ecological damage.
14.
PG&E California Wildfires – Neglected infrastructure maintenance caused devastating wildfires and lawsuits.
15.
Hurricane Katrina Response – Poor planning and mismanagement in disaster recovery worsened the crisis.
16-20: Product Failures & Technology Mismanagement
16.
Ford Pinto Case – Cost-cutting in design led to fatal explosions in rear-end collisions.
17.
Takata Airbag Recall – Ignoring quality defects in airbag production led to fatalities and global recalls.
18.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Recall – Rushed production led to battery failures, fires, and a global recall.
19.
Facebook-Cambridge Analytica Scandal – Poor project oversight on data privacy led to unethical use of user information.
20.
Panama Canal Expansion – Financial mismanagement, contractual disputes, and poor labor conditions led to delays and cost overruns.
Select one of the (ethically challenged) projects above for your initial post. Research the ethical dilemma, draft a summary, and apply the
PMI Ethical Decision-Making Framework (EDMF) to defend a possible ethical alternative in your initial post.
Your initial submission should be a substantive post (~400+ words). Your response should include APA-compliant in-text citations and references. (APA 7th edition style
