SMU MBA SEM 3 PM FALL 2014 ASSIGNMENTS

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SMU MBA SEM 3 PM FALL 2014 ASSIGNMENTS

PM 0010 – INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT

1 Describe the principles of project management.

Brief description of the 8 principles of project management

2 Define is project scope. Describe the elements of project scope

Definition of project scope

List the elements of project scope

Describe each element of project scope

3 Write short notes on:

Ø  Force field analysis

Ø  Product mix analysis

Ø  Financial feasibility of a project

Ø  Capital rationing

4 What are the sources of differences, for which social costs and benefits of project are estimated?

Explain the rational of Social cost benefit analysis

Discuss the sources of differences, for which social costs and benefits of project are estimated

5 Explain the corporate governance practices in infrastructure projects.

Explain why corporate governance is required in infrastructure projects

Explain the stages of corporate governance framework

6 Write short notes on:

Ø  Expert judgment (a tool used in procurement planning)

Ø  Project audit

Ø  Statistical Quality Control (SQC)

Ø  Project termination by extinction

PM0011 – PROJECT PLANNING AND SCHEDULING

1 Write short note on:

Ø  Scope planning

Ø  Three point estimation tool used in project planning

Ø  Pure project management organisation

Ø  Negotiation strategies used in a project

2 Explain the need of project planning and scheduling in managing any project. Discuss the elements of a project plan.

Explanation of the need of project planning and scheduling

List and explain the elements important elements of a project plan

3 Write short notes on:

Ø  Milestone charts

Ø  Life cycle approach used by organisations to identify investment opportunities

Ø  Pareto analysis

Ø  Resource leveling

4 Explain the factors that affect market feasibility.

Explain the factors and sub factors that affect market feasibility

5 What do you understand by cost of quality? Elaborate on various types of costs of quality associated with a project.

Write the meaning of cost of quality

Briefly explain each type of costs of quality associated with a project

6 What is fast tracking? Describe the steps to be performed in fast tracking.

Write the meaning of fast tracking

Mention its importance

Explain the steps performed in fast tracking

PM 0012 – PROJECT FINANCE AND BUDGETING

1 Write short notes on:

Ø  Importance of project budget

Ø  Project Cost Profile

Ø  Term loans for financing projects

Ø  Role of project sponsors

2 Discuss the financing of power projects.

Discuss about PPA (power purchase Agreement)

Describe it basic features

Mention the key risks and how these can be mitigated

3 Explain the different key project documents.

Description of key project documents

4 Write short notes on:

Ø  Risk audit

Ø  Types of working capital

Ø  Factors affecting cash flows

Ø  Average rate of return method use to evaluate a investment on a project

5 What are the problems associated with BOOT projects.

Explanation of the main problems associated with BOOT projects

Conclusion

6 Explain the different types of management contracts (a type of PPP ).

List the types of management contracts

Explain each type of management contract

PM 0013 – MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES IN PROJECTS

1 Write short notes on:

Ø  Human Resource Cycle

Ø  Role of a project manager

Ø  Productivity measurement method of manpower estimation

Ø  Managing Conflicts in a project

2 What are the stages in a conflict process?

Give a brief description of the stages in a conflict process

3 Write short notes on

Qualities of a project leader

Dealing with Poor Performers in a Project Team

Minority groups

Health issues of project team members

4 Explain the modern methods of performance management?

List the six modern methods of performance management

Explain the six modern methods of performance management

5 Explain various types of collective bargaining.

Explanation of four types of collective bargaining

6 What is a Human Resource Information System (HRIS).

Define HRIS

Very briefly Functions of HRIS

List any two advantages of HRIS

List any two disadvantages of HRIS