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Project Management

You and your manager reviewed the change management system you defined for the project. Your manager does not think it is really necessary because "a good project management plan will not have any changes. The scope is set, the dates are set, and the budgets are set. A good project manager will just make sure everything goes according to plan."

Go to the discussion board and describe how you would respond to your manager's comments. State whether or not you agree with the statement and why. If you agree, describe how you will make sure that everything goes according to plan. If you don't agree, write at least one paragraph that describes how you will get your manager to agree with changes when they occur.

In your own words, post a substantive response to the Discussion Board question(s) and comment on other postings. Your response should address the DB question(s) and move the conversation forward. You will be graded on the quality of your postings, including mastery of the concept as well as critical thinking. If asked for your opinion, do not simply state that it is a good or bad idea; elaborate on your reasons and argument. Include enough detail to substantiate your thinking as well as your position on the questions or comments.

Reading Assignment

Shtub, Bard, and Globerson, Chaps. 2.9.1 - 2.9.2 and 12 PMI, review 4.3, 5.5, 6.5, and 7.4, read Chap. 10

Assignment Objectives

Explain the need for effective project and team communications systems to keep stakeholders informed of project status.

Describe the need to manage project scope throughout a project's life cycle to provide closure to a properly executed project.