PROJECT
MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW
ASSIGNMENT
1 (40% weighting)
Learning
Objective
·
To apply the concepts of project and project
manager to authentic exemplars
·
To reflect on the applicable of the concepts of project and project manager
to a student’s project
PART
A (PROJECTS) ( (500-800 words) – (35 marks)
You
have learnt the key characteristics of projects in Topic 1 of this unit. This assignment question requires you to apply
this knowledge to a real project.
I.
Select and describe ONE
project that is in the news. Justify why you consider it to be a project
(250-400 words) (15 marks)
II.
Go to ONE
organisation’s website (but not your employer’s website) and identify and
describe ONE project it has or will be undertaking. Explain (250-400 words)
a.
the change this
project will bring about, and (10 marks)
b.
how the project links
to the organisation’s goals (10 marks)
PART
B (PROJECT MANAGER) (1000-1400 words) – due 4 weeks from issue (65 marks)
There
is extensive literature on the desirable
skills/traits/characteristics/personalities for an effective project manager.
I.
Describe TWO
skills/traits/characteristics/personalities in detail, based on academic references
(600-800 words in total. 300-400 for
each) (35 marks). You must have at least 5 references
II.
Completing your
project management degree at Curtin University is a project and you are the
project manager. Reflect on how these two
skills/traits/characteristics/personalities will help you be successful in
completing your degree (400-600 words in total.
200-300 for each) (30 marks)
