Reference no: EM133563591
Homework
Topic
Weaknesses in managing quality are often a key reason for failure of many projects and organizations not realizing intended benefits. Rapidly changing business and technology environments compound the complexities in successfully implementing projects. Based on your research, this homework asks you to explore challenges in project quality management and make appropriate recommendations which organizations may adopt to accomplish successful project outcomes. Your report need not be based on any particular project management methodology.
The homework must contain the following sections: (Total 2000 words)
I. Executive summary (100) - A summary of the key points of your report.
II. Introduction (100) - Discuss the rationale of the research and provide an overview of how the report is structured.
III. Body (1600)- You must use the following themes (headings) to organise the body of the report (you may use subheadings within each of these themes). Please use research evidence (including case study references) to support your discussion of these themes.
i. Explanation of the concept of project quality management
ii. Analysis of the importance of effectively using quality management to achieve project outcomes
iii. Analysis of challenges in managing project quality
iv. Evaluation of the implications of using the concept of ‘cost of quality' to improve project quality management
v. Well-argued recommendations to enhance effectiveness of quality management in projects
IV. Conclusion (200) - This is not a summary, but a discussion of the key findings from your research/analysis and their implications.
V. Bibliography: Use the Business School Referencing Guide (APA 6th or 7th edition).