Projects4Technology

Projects4Technology

Task 1

Generally, project management is distinguished from the general management of corporations by the mission-oriented nature of a project. A project organization will generally be terminated when the mission is accomplished. According to the Project Management Institute, the discipline of project management can be defined as follows:

''Project management is the art of directing and coordinating human and material resources throughout the life of a project by using modern management techniques to achieve predetermined objectives of scope, cost, time, quality and participation satisfaction''.

By contrast, the general management of business and industrial corporations assumes a broader outlook with greater continuity of operations. Nevertheless, there are sufficient similarities as well as differences between the two so that modern management techniques developed for general management may be adapted for project management.

The basic ingredients for a project management framework may be represented schematically in Figure -1. A working knowledge of general management and familiarity with the special knowledge domain related to the project are indispensable. Supporting disciplines such as computer science and decision science may also play an important role. The representation in Figure -1 reflects only the sources from which the project management framework evolves.

Figure 1:  Basic Ingredients in Project Management

Specifically, project management in construction encompasses a set of objectives which may be accomplished by implementing a series of operations subject to resource constraints. There are potential conflicts between the stated objectives with regard to scope, cost, time and quality, and the constraints imposed on human material and financial resources. These conflicts should be resolved at the onset of a project by making the necessary tradeoffs or creating new alternatives.

Task 2

Project Plan

Resource listing

Resources

Availability

Books

Northumbria University Library

IEEE Journals & News paper

NORA, Google Scholar

Microsoft Office applications

University Library, Laboratories

Testing

Computer Laboratory

Table 1: Resource Listing

Time is an important factor when considering project work. One needs time to allow adequate problem diagnosis before decisions are made about appropriate strategies and means of implementation, however, this must remain flexible to allow for unforeseen factors. In order for the project plan to be completed in the given time, it was essential that a software plan was developed using aims and objectives to designated tasks required to achieve and complete them within the time scale. The purpose of the Gantt chart was to construct a time plan scheduling for each individual task. A Gantt chart using Microsoft Project was produced allowed the project to be planned and progress evaluated at a weekly basis by indicating milestones.

TASKS

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Construct research

 

Draw up questionnaires

 

Analysis and redefine problem(s)

 

Implement findings

 

Prepare draft report

 

Begin full data analysis

 

Write complete assignment

 

Task 3

Potential Benefits

Technology has evolved so much just in the past decade alone. Computers have gotten faster, phones have gotten smaller, and gadgets have gotten more sophisticated. These advances have allowed for many people to pursue their interest in becoming an entrepreneur. Many people who want to start their own business now have the option of either setting up a physical location or working wherever they want, thanks to technology. There are several benefits of a virtual business:

One of ...