The purpose of this case study assignment is to guide you through the process of creating essential project management documents and analyzing project life cycles to determine the most suitable approach for successfully leading the Kitchen Heaven Project.
Revisit the “Kitchen Heaven Project Case Study” in Chapter 2 and 3, and read the “Kitchen Heaven Project Case Study” in Chapter 6 in
PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, found in the topic Resources.
Part 1: Action Steps Column (A) – Logical Framework Template
In this section of the assignment, you will focus on the Action Steps or activities within the “Logical Framework Template” from the Topic 3 assignment. The specific requirements are as follows:
1. Each outcome should consist of a minimum of five Action Steps or activities, each with at least one assumption.
2. Create a list of Action Steps or activities and enter them in the Inputs (the blue portion) of the “Logical Framework Template” from the Topic 3 assignment.
3. Ensure that each Action Step or activity is associated with the corresponding Outcome (as per the template).
4. For each Action Step or activity, include at least one assumption related to its completion.
5. Define only the Action Steps required to achieve each outcome. Details regarding resources, budget, and due dates will be addressed in Topic 7.
6. Each Action Step or activity should result in one and only one deliverable, such as a document, action completed, or delivery made.
Part 2: Analyzing Project Life Cycles
In this section of the assignment, you will provide a 500-750-word description of the five project life cycles, as defined in the textbook (predictive, iterative, incremental, agile, and hybrid). Justify which life cycle should be used to complete the Kitchen Heaven Project.
Utilize a minimum of three external authoritative resources (excluding Wikipedia-type sources) to support your analysis.
General Requirements
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:
BS Applied Management 1.6; BS Homeland Security and Emergency Management 2.3
Identify the project management life cycle and determine how the life cycle process affects organizations.
