Reference no: EM133012884

BUMGT 6973 Project Management

Question 1
This case identifies that Queensland Health System (QHS) needed a replacement for its then soon-to-be-obsolete payroll system. The issue was that support for the existing payroll system was set to expire in 2008.

Considering this case, compare the benefits of financial and non-financial project selection approaches. Provide a recommendation as to what project selection approach you would recommend and why? You need to be critical, use relevant theory, reflect on the case, and provide examples to support your answer. Use APA referencing as required.

Question 2
This case discusses a range of risks that have occurred throughout the project lifecycle. The risk project lifecycle (below), illustrates the concept that the chance of a risk occurring is more likely in the defining stage, but the cost is low. The chances of a risk occurring decreases through the project lifecycle but the cost to fix a risk event increases.

Considering the risk project lifecycle illustrated above, explain how project risks affected the Queensland Health Payroll project through its lifecycle and what the cost implications were. You should describe the risks, critically analyse what actions were taken, and recommend what actions could have been taken to mitigate those risks. You need to be critical, use relevant theory, reflect on the case, and provide examples to support your answer. Use APA referencing as required.

Question 3
This case identifies a key issue as being disorganised project leadership. This sentiment was expressed by Australia's Auditor-General who reported that "it was not clear which Accountable Officer had responsibility for the overall governance and successful completion of the whole project."

This case indicates the importance of project managers having appropriate skills. Discuss what skills are needed to be an effective project manager and explain how these skills can address the project leadership concerns. You need to be critical, use relevant theory, reflect on the case, and provide examples to support your answer. Use APA referencing as required.

Question 4
This case raises the importance of lessons learnt as a key aspect of project closure. The case concludes with the statement: "Project managers in any sector will do well to delve a little deeper into facts that drove the QHS payroll fiasco, which is an excellent opportunity to embrace the adage that it's not necessary to experience a failure to learn from one".

Considering this case, what are some of the lessons learnt that you can identify, explain why are they important for future projects. You need to be critical, use relevant theory, reflect on the case and provide examples to support your answer. Use APA referencing as required.

Attachment:- Project Management.rar