Unit I Research Paper
Conduct research to answer the following questions:
- What is appreciative inquiry (AI)?
- What are the implications of AI on defining project scope?
Create a two- to three-page Word document in APA format to answer these questions. Include a title page and a reference page (not included in the total number count of pages).
Unit II Research Paper
Conduct research and find at least two articles on prioritizing projects. Compare and contrast the two articles you found and create a three- to four-page Word document (synopsis) in APA format on what you found different about each article.
Other items that need to be addressed in your paper include the urgency of each project, the cost of delaying the expected benefits from various projects, and practical details concerning the timing.
Include a title page and a reference page (not included in the total number count of pages).
Unit IV Research Paper
Write a three-page research paper covering the following topics:
- Define project cost terms and tell how each is used in estimating project cost.
- Compare and contrast analogous, parametric, and bottom-up methods of estimating costs.
- Describe issues in project cost estimating and how to deal with each.
- Describe the earned value management terms.
Find at least two sources. Be sure to use APA format and cite resources used. Include a title page and a reference page (not included in the number count of pages).
Unit V Homework
Example Project
Follow the instructions on page 286 of your textbook, and complete the example project which is at the bottom of the page. Create your own example for a project. Follow the instructions, and submit a no less than four-page Word document answering the questions for the project.
Be sure to use APA format and cite your work. When you get to the facilitating a discussion with the sponsor, use your imagination to create a discussion with a fictitious sponsor.
Unit VI Research Paper
Conduct research and find at least two articles on handling project conflict management. In your paper, identify the different styles you found in your research, and compare and contrast each style. Identify either low, medium, or high for concern for self and concern for others in your paper. Also, include a synopsis of each article to include when appropriate for projects. See exhibit 13.11, located on page 371 of your textbook, for an example.
Be sure to use APA format and cite your work. Your paper should be at least three pages in length and will include a title and reference page which are not included in the page count.
Unit VIII Research Paper
You are going to create a sample project describing the organizational structure of the agency or company for which you are planning the project. Describe as many of the organizational culture attributes as you can. List by name as many of the project executive, management, and team roles as you can identify. Be sure to assign roles to yourself as well.
Discuss in this paper how you anticipate that the organizational structure, culture, and role assignments will help or hurt your ability to successfully plan this project. Describe the project life cycle model that is used in the organization, and explain why it is appropriate.
Write a four-page summary of the project including all the elements listed in the instructions. At least two references must be used.
Be sure to use APA format and cite your work. Your summary should be at least four pages in length and will include a title and reference page which are not included in the page count.
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