Reference no: EM132446727

Read the Case study: MIS AT THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK very careful below and with a clear focus on Executive Project Management fundamentals present to FNB with a full report on

1. Why the MIS Development Project failed and
2. What FNB should do to avoid similar situations like this in future. Please note that credit will be given for demonstrating a clear understanding of Executive Project Management principles. Marking guidelines:
3. Introduction & Context 25% § Context on EPM fundamentals as they relate to First National Bank (FNB) - taking a birds view of the organization § Sketching generic project set-ups by looking broadly at the project dynamics & the need to adopt PM concepts & EPM fundamentals - taking the PM success function view); putting potential projects under the microscope § Using EPM knowledge base to diagnose the situation & identify the messes within FNB (if any) § Identification of the messes/or good practices (is it within EPM domain?) § Identification of symptoms - EPM as the defining tool and clearly demonstrating that the messes (if any) & symptoms are dealt with by focusing on EPM good practices towards future project success (b) What should LNB do to become a modern project oriented organization (POO) 50% § Using EPM to position FNB § Crossing the EPM bridge towards project success - touching on @ of EPM fundamentals (from organization structure to all the issues raised in the Case Study § Show relevance of the above across the FNB's organizational framework & how the orientation will affect it.
4. Informed decision for FNB - based on information provided under (1) &(2) 20% § Has the candidate maintained a logical flow of arguments towards addressing the situation? § Has the candidate used acceptable EPM based environments to place FNB position where project success is assured & clearly demonstrated the interconnection between EPM practices? § Has the candidate clearly demonstrated a balanced understanding of EPM fundamentals?