Required
- Chapter 8 & 9 in Project Management: A Managerial Approach
- Chapter 8 & 9 PowerPoints from Project Management: A Strategic Managerial Approach
- Part 1, Chapters 6 & 9 in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge
- Viswanathan, B. (2015, Apr 8). Understanding responsibility assignment matrix (RACI Matrix). Retrieved from http://project-management.com/understanding-responsibility-assignment-matrix-raci-matrix/
Recommended
- Hassan, B., Ahmad, N., & Zuhaira, B. (2018). Calculating completeness of software project scope definition. Information and Software Technology, 94, 208-233.
- Batts, B. (2016). Three steps to accurate project cost estimates. InTech, 63(4), 24-29.
Module 4: Critical Thinking
- Points100
- Submittinga file upload
Critical Thinking Assignment (100 Points)
Important! Read First
Choose one of the following two assignments to complete this week. Donot do both assignments. Identify your assignment choice in the titleof your submission.
Option #1: WBS and Activity Network
Select a project with which you are familiar or one you identifythrough research, or a project that involves community engagement (e.g.,your experience after being involved in a community service orvolunteer work) and develop a WBS similar to Figure 6.6 in yourtextbook. Your WBS should contain no fewer Steps and sub-steps than theexample. Develop an activity network for your project similar to thoseshown in Figures 8.2 and 8.3 of your textbook, but specific to yourchosen project. Your WBS and activity network should be included in anappendix after your references page. The body of your paper shoulddescribe the project in no more than a half-page. Additionally, describewhat a WBS and activity network are and how to develop them, andclarify your project in words to support your appendices. The appendicesshould include calculations, diagrams, and table.
Submission Requirements
- Prepare a 3- to 4-page paper (not including the required title andreference pages and the appendix with your WBS and network diagram)detailing and compiling the specifics of your information.
- Support your paper with a minimum of two current (published in themost recent five years) scholarly sources from the CSU-Global Library,in addition to any course textbooks or lecture material you decide touse.
- Format your entire paper according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA (Links to an external site.).
- Be clear, concise, and focused. Be sure to organize your writingproperly and include an introduction; headings/subheadings for the bodyof your work; analysis and recommendations (if applicable); aconclusion; list of references; and an appendix.
Option #2: WBS and RACI Matrix
Select a project with which you are familiar or one you identifythrough research, or a project that involves community engagement (e.g.,your experience after being involved in a community service orvolunteer work) and develop a WBS similar to Figure 6.6 in yourtextbook. Your WBS should contain no fewer Steps and sub-steps than theexample. Develop a RACI matrix for your project similar to that shown inFigure 6.9 of your textbook, but specific to your chosen project. YourWBS and RACI matrix should be included in an appendix after yourreferences page. The body of your paper should describe the project inno more than a half-page. Additionally, describe what a WBS and RACImatrix are, how to develop them, and clarify your project in words tosupport your appendices.
Submission Requirements
- Prepare a 3- to 4-page paper (not including the required title andreference pages and the with your WBS and RACI diagram) detailing andcompiling the specifics of your information.
- Support your paper with a minimum of two current (published in themost recent five years) scholarly sources from the CSU-Global Library,in addition to any course textbooks or lecture material you decide touse.
- Format your entire paper according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA (Links to an external site.).
- Be clear, concise, and focused. Be sure to organize your writingproperly and include an introduction; headings/subheadings for the bodyof your work; analysis and recommendations (if applicable); aconclusion; list of references; and an appendix.
Rubric
PJM310 Mod 4 CT
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRequirements |
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20.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent |
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30.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Analysis |
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20.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstrates college-level proficiency in organization, grammar and style |
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20.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstrates proper use of APA style |
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10.0 pts |
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Total Points:100.0 |