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MMN221207 - Project Management - Glasgow Caledonian University - Caledonian College of Engineering

Learning outcomes:

This assignment focuses on the concept of Project Management Methodologies. At the end of the assignment you should be able to;

LO1 Research a topic and critically appraise the content of associated documents and papers in order to ascertain their validity and contribution to the subject area

LO2 Correctly use the Harvard recognised academic referencing system and use citation where appropriate

LO3 Develop written skills required for a MSc level assignment

Assessment Task: As a project manager with a recently acquired Master degree you have been tasked by your director, who is very keen to achieve project management maturity for your company, to provide a report on creating and implementing a project management methodology (PMM) by reviewing its potential benefits and limitations. You must state briefly the type of organisation, the sector and region it operates in within the introduction section to contextualise your analysis. Part-time/distance learning students should base their report on their company of employment, full-time students could base it on an organisation that they have previously worked for or one they would like to work for. You should also discuss the key role which the project manager has on the successful implementation of the PMM.

Method: Working individually, you are to write a report (using headings and sub-headings) as set out in the task above. You are required to further research the subject and all of the work must be fully referenced and all sources of information must be correctly identified and cited within the text. The Harvard System of referencing should be used. More information on referencing can be found here:

The report should be a maximum of 2,000 words (10% either way is allowable) and significant emphasis is placed on your ability to source and evaluate a wide range of sources covering the topic and in your ability to synthesis and draw your own conclusions. It is important that the report is well structured, easy to read, and demonstrates a good level of background research with emphasis placed on your own analysis.

Report structure:

1. Table of Contents.

2. Introduction: You must state briefly the name and the type of organisation, the sector and region it operates in within the introduction section to contextualise your analysis.

3. Literature review and Analysis: In this chapter you must cover 5 sub titles:
3.1. Creating a project management methodology.
3.2. Implementing a project management methodology.
3.3. Potential benefits of the chosen project management methodology.
3.4. Limitations of the chosen project management methodology.
3.5. The key role which the project manager has on the successful implementation of the PMM
4. Conclusion and Recommendations: You must draw some Recommendations to your director.

5. References List: You must give not less than 15 references, All references must be related to the subject and they must be clearly citing in the, and All references must be in Harvard Referencing and must be full references this include URLs or DOIs and viewed day.

Attachment:- Project Management.rar