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Project Management MGMT 6100-01 Fall Semester 2022 |
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Final Project Project Planning, Tracking, & Completion |
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Due Date |
September 20, 2022 – 11:59 PM |
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Points |
300 (30% of overall course grade) |
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Aligns with Learning Objective: |
· Identify the different stages of a project life cycle · Assess the significance of different project risks · Describe guidelines for estimating time, costs, and resources · Understand the challenges of closing out a project |
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Required Submittal Format |
Microsoft Word (.docx) or Microsoft Excel (.xlsx) |
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Minimum Word Count |
800 words (not counting title page, references page; however, text within tables/charts/plans counts) |
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Contextual Information |
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For this final project, you can assume the position of a project manager over a project of your choice, so long as it meets certain criteria: · The project requires multiple people involved · The project requires at least 5 external resources (these can be physical resources such as rentals, sub-contracted work for specialized tasks, etc.) · There is a time-bound requirement · There is a cost limit · There are at least 8 phases to the project, some of which must be finished in order for others to start (preceding tasks) · There are clear acceptance criteria for client approval and project closure Remember that you have a wide range of options here. You can oversee a construction/building project, a technology implementation project, a large event, etc. This is designed to give you a great deal of flexibility. Feel free to use a current project you’re completing at work, or if you prefer, create a hypothetical scenario of your own choosing. Complexity is not the focus here; rather, the goal is to demonstrate your understanding of and proficiency with applying the project management concepts we’ve covered in the course. If you have any questions as to whether your project meets the 6 criteria listed above, please reach out to your instructor. |
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Assignment Instructions |
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This project will contain several components; please read carefully as you · · In at least 2 paragraphs, explain the following · Project Purpose · · · · Include a scope statement that provides clear details of the project, deliverables · In at least 1 paragraph, explain any potential for scope creep and the measures you will take to prevent it · · Demonstrate your allocation of project costs based on identified components or phases · You do not have to use the same phases as listed in the examples; rather, create some that make sense to your projects. You can include items such as direct labor, equipment, supplies, subcontractor expenses, documentation/regulatory work, etc. · · Must contain grid squares for each activity that lists · Number of days · Target start and end dates · Must identify the critical path on the network · Include 1 paragraph discussing if/when non-critical activities can be dropped · · A listing of all resources (human, equipment, etc.) required for each phase/activity during each week of the project in tabular format (this means make a table with columns/rows) · Include 1-2 paragraphs providing details of the resources needed/listed · · Create a matrix or other means of ensuring tasks are on schedule and resources are available · Include 1-2 paragraphs explaining how you would use this tool as the PM · · Include a checklist or other tool that allows you to ensure you’ve met client requirements as listed in the scope statement, as well as retain comments for areas of improvement in the future · Summary (At least 3 paragraphs) · What do you think will be the most challenging parts of this project? · How would you use automation to better manage the project? · Are there any tools or steps not required in this assignment that you would find useful as a PM? If so, what are they? |
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Grading Rubric |
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Criteria |
Unacceptable |
Below Expectations |
Approaching Expectations |
Meets or Exceeds Expectations |
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Project Overview |
Does not address the component 0 points |
Notes only 1 of the required three components: purpose, role, contextual information 10 points |
Notes only 2 of the required three components: purpose, role, contextual information 25 points |
Notes all 3 of the required three components: purpose, role, contextual information 40 points |
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Scope Statement |
Contains fewer than four of the required components 0 points |
4-5 of the required components are included and addressed 10 points |
6-7 of the required components are included and addressed 25 points |
All 8 components are included and addressed – 40 points |
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Work Breakdown Structure |
Does not address the component 0 points |
Fails to either identify project phases and/or demonstrate allocation of project costs 10 points |
Vague identification of project phases, and/or unclear allocation of project cost 25 points |
Clearly identifies distinct project phases or components, as well as a clear allocation of cost among the phases. 40 points |
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AON Network |
Contains none of the required components 0 points |
Complete network contains 1 of the following required components: number of days, start date, end date 10 points |
Complete network contains 2 of the following required components: number of days, start date, end date 25 points |
Complete network contains all 3 of the following required components: number of days, start date, end date 40 points |
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Resource Allocation Schedule |
Does not address this component 0 points |
Includes a list of resources, but excludes both weeks and phases when used 10 points |
Includes a list of resources, but excludes either weeks or phases when used 25 points |
Includes an expansive list of all resources required, listed by phase/component, noting the weeks when used 40 points |
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Progress & Performance Measurement |
Does not address this component 0 points |
Includes 1 of the following: Schedule tracking, Resource availability/usage tracking, explanatory paragraph 10 points |
Includes 2 of the following: Schedule tracking, Resource availability/usage tracking, explanatory paragraph 25 points |
Includes all 3 of the following: Schedule tracking, Resource availability/usage tracking, explanatory paragraph 40 points |
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Project Closure |
Includes fewer than two of the required components 0 points |
Includes 2 of the following components: checklist or organizer, identification of most difficult area, use of automation to improve, and additional tools or steps 10 points |
Includes 3 of the following components: checklist or organizer, identification of most difficult area, use of automation to improve, and additional tools or steps 25 points |
Includes the following 4 components: checklist or organizer, identification of most difficult area, use of automation to improve, and additional tools or steps 40 points |
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Grammar, Organization, & Presentation |
Organization, design, and grammar / usage issues are overwhelming and make the submission nearly incomprehensible 0 points |
Submission is poorly organized and designed with minimal thought, and/or may contain an abundance of grammar / usage errors 5 points |
Submission is mostly organized and designed with some thought, and/or may contain several grammar / usage errors 10 points |
Submission is well organized, designed thoughtfully, and contains few or no grammar / usage errors 20 points |
