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Project Management
Assessment - Case-based Response
Learning Outcome 1: Develop an IT project management framework that integrates security analysis and risk mitigation throughout the project's lifecycle.
Learning Outcome 2: Critically appraise, analyse, refine and document system requirements to solve real-time problems in software or cybersecurity systems.
Purpose The purpose of this assessment is to measure your ability to analyse a case study for project constraints for the project specifics. This assessment will measure your ability to:
Demonstrate understanding of the concept of IT projects.
Demonstrate understanding of the theory and interdependencies behind the time quality cost triangle.
Demonstrate understanding of the role of project manager and the specific requirements of the case study.
Write and reference to an academic standard.
Specific Instructions To complete the assessment, you will write 1500 words addressing three questions. Key tip: students who excel in this assessment are able to demonstrate an understanding of the project management theory taught in the subject and can connect this to the specific aspects of the case study.
Students can reference the theory covered in the subject as well as the information outlined in the case study description. You do not need to source additional external references. If you choose to do so, please ensure your reference connects specifically to what you are discussing or quoting.
You must complete this individually. Do not collaborate or share your work with another student.
Format This assignment should be written in a neat, professional, and engaging manner using report format, meaning that you need to develop coherent, well-supported and logical arguments following a basic report structure.
Case Study
Background:
ABC Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. is a manufacturing company that specializes in in vitro diagnostic rapid test kits. The company supplies antibody, rapid antigen, PCR, and fast PCR COVID-19 tests, and also offers tests for dengue, influenza, syphilis, and hepatitis A, B, and C. The company currently has an inventory system that is outdated and inefficient. The company has contracted a consultant to upgrade the inventory management system of the company. This project aims to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure regulatory compliance. By implementing an advanced inventory management system, the company can enhance inventory control, streamline procurement processes, minimize stockouts, and optimize inventory levels. This project will focus on designing a customized inventory management solution tailored to the specific needs of the biopharmaceutical industry. The team at ABC Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. cannot agree on the best methodology for building this
system. The managers at ABC Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. want to make sure the advanced inventory management system is performing as expected after the upgrade. Managers from the finance team also want to ensure there are no cost overruns.
You are the consultant in this case, review the case study above and provide a written response to the following.
Questions
Provide a short explanation to the board outlining the characteristics of projects and how projects differ from business as usual (5 marks).
Evaluate the time-quality-cost triangle for this project and explore how adjusting one arm of the triangle (time, quality or cost) would impact the other arms of the triangle and the overall project (15 marks).
Evaluate and reason which project management strategy you believe should be applied to this project (20 marks). Your response should include:
an assessment of each project management methodology covered in this subject and its suitability to the specific requirements of the project.
your recommendation on the project management methodology you believe would best suit.
your reasons why you believe this to be the best approach.
There are risks with any methodology and, as the project manager, you understand this. Outline some of the key risks with your preferred project management methodology. Ensure the risks you identify are connected to the specific requirements of this project (10 marks).
Research and references
Please use APA 7th edition as your referencing style. For more information, see the Academic Referencing Tool of the Library.