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MGT213 The Project Lifecycle 

Assignment - Case Study

Learning Outcome 1: Define the scope of project management.

Learning Outcome 2: Analyse the major models of project management.

Learning Outcome 3: Critically evaluate these models in relation to their applicability to practice.

Learning Outcome 4: Examine the relevance of systems thinking to project management.

Learning Outcome 5: Assess the steps of the project management life cycle.

Learning Outcome 6: Apply these steps to a project management case study.

Learning Outcome 7: Examine the use of project management software in practice.

Part 1. Search the internet and find a project management case study that interests you. There are many sites that contain good case studies and three sites, that have multiple cases in a variety of contexts, have been provided below. (Ensure that the case study that you select is a bona fide case report and not just an advert for a project management product.)

Part 2. Undertake an analysis of the case. The assignment should follow a report format.

Part 3. Your analysis should include a discussion and evaluation about the following:
• Introduction to the project that is being analysed.
• The rationale behind why the project was initiated.
• The methodology used to manage this project.
• An assessment on the level of difficulty that the project manager experienced.
• Discussion on issues that existed or arose and how they were addressed.
• A view on the effectiveness of the overall management of the project.
• Initiatives that were undertaken to overcome risks and issues.
• Whether open or closed systems were evident.
• How the project could have been improved.

Part 4. You will need to support your analysis by referencing to the textbook and other readings. You need to back your opinions up with references to your study material.

Part 5. Please provide either a copy or a link to the case study with your assignment for marking purposes.

Part 6. Ensure that you reference all of your sources using the correct APA referencing conventions.

Part 7. Make sure you read the Marking Schedule below carefully before embarking on the assignment. It will give you clear idea of what we are looking for in the submission.

Attachment:- The Project Lifecycle.rar