Reference no: EM133775369 , Length: word count:2500
IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Purpose of the assessment -
1. Interpret and critique a variety of project management methodologies including both traditional and agile approaches;
2. Interpret user requirements and project management related data and make appropriate recommendations within a project context;
3. Analyse and evaluate the role of the modern project manager including ethical, social and cultural issues in the context of IT projects;
Assignment Description
Holmes Software Technologies has opted to undertake the development of its upcoming ERP solution using the SCRUM methodology. As a project management consultant for the company, your task is to address client concerns regarding the likelihood of SCRUM projects experiencing greater scope changes compared to other project types. To provide a comprehensive analysis, conduct a literature review focusing on this scenario. Subsequently, generate an analytical report that examines the methods employed in handling scope changes within SCRUM projects, explores the challenges associated with them, and outline the effective scope management strategies to maintain control over project scope.
Your task involves conducting a literature search to identify at least ten (10) academic research papers relevant to this research area. Following this, you are expected to perform a critical analysis of the chosen references, offering a comprehensive discussion on how they contribute to the understanding of the topic. This assessment constitutes a substantial 40% of the unit's grade, signifying its importance. It is recommended to initiate work on this assignment early in the semester, steadily progressing to develop a high-quality literature review by the semester's conclusion.
Deliverable Description
You need to submit the final version of your assignment in Week 12. The structure of the final report consists of 5 sections as follows:
Introduction
State the purpose and objectives of the report.
Literature Review
Document a review of literature on Agile/SCRUM project scope management.
Discussion
Discuss the references, and critically analyse them and discuss how they reflect the topic. You need to discuss the methods employed in handling scope changes within SCRUM projects, explore the challenges associated with them, and outline the effective scope management strategies to maintain control over project scope.
Conclusion
Summarize your findings by emphasizing the key points of the report.
References
Provide the list of references following the Adapted Harvard Referencing style.
Your literature review should present the current state of knowledge in the specific area of the topic, and it should have a narrative that flows smoothly from one paragraph to the next. Additionally, the final submission should consist of no fewer than 2,500 words.