During this
course, you have developed many of the artifacts utilized by project managers.
You have learned that, contrary to common misconceptions, project managers are
involved in more than scheduling. In this paper, you will cover some of the
other areas in which project managers are involved including procurement,
change control, communication, and leadership.
Write an
eight to ten (8-10) page paper in which you:
1.
Explain the
project procurement process.
2.
Explain how
change control is implemented in the information technology processes.
3.
Analyze the
required elements of a communication plan.
4.
Describe the
different organizational structures as it relates to project management (i.e.,
functional, project-based, matrix).
5.
Assess the
importance of the project manager’s role in organizational leadership.
6.
Examine the
different leadership approaches and determine when each approach is best
utilized.
7.
Describe
three (3) conflict resolution techniques that project managers can utilize to
keep team members productive.
8.
Describe five
(5) ethical situations that project managers may face in their role.
9.
Explain the
role of technology in project management.
10. Use at least two (2) quality resources in
this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality
resources.
Your
assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
·
Be typed,
double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on
all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format.
Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
·
Include a
cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the
professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the
reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific
course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
·
Prepare
strategies to manage project resources to include human resources, capital
equipment, and time.
·
Summarize the
project procurement process including external acquisition and outsourcing.
·
Design
project execution activities including change control and communicating project
status.
·
Summarize
methods to control technology projects through information tracking and cost
and change control techniques.
·
Evaluate the
ethical issues in complex project environments.
·
Identify and
plan communication strategies for project constituents and stakeholders across
global teams and those internal to the organization.
·
Use
technology and information resources to research issues in information systems
and technology.
·
Write clearly
and concisely about Information Technology Project Management topics using
proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.
