SEM 3 PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PM) FALL 2013

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SEM 3 PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PM) FALL 2013

PM0010 – INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT

 

1

Summarise the project management processes involved in the monitoring and control process group

A

Description of project management processes

Analysis

examples

Conclusion

5

2

2

1

10

2

Elucidate the importance of communication in Project Management

A Need of effective communication Communication for properly structured project How information must be communicated Various types of communication in Project Management Conclusion

10( 2 marks each)

10

3

Explain the roles of project manager

A

Understanding client requirements

Understanding end user requirements

Understanding project scope

Understanding the design

communicating

10 (2 marks each)

10

4

Explain the any FIVE types of contracts that are entered into in project procurement

A

Any 5 of the following

1. Traditional lump sum fixed cost/time

2. Design + Construct or Turnkey

10( 2 marks each)

10

3. Design + Novate + Construct

4. Construction Management (CM), Project Management (PM)

5. On-call multitask contracting

6. Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)

7. Full cost reimbursable

5

Write short notes on Total Quality Management (TQM)

A

1. TQM concept and Factors of Organisations

2. Aspects of Total Quality Management

3. Total Quality Management Focus Points

4. basic beliefs or tenets of TQM

5. Layers of Total Quality Management System

10( 2 marks each)

10

6

Describe the various supports that the project management system provides.

A

1. Planning support

2. Cost support

3. Quality planning support

4. Estimating support

5. Scheduling support

6. Reporting support

7. Control support

Conclusion

8.75(1.25 marks each)

1.25

 

PM0011 – PROJECT PLANNING AND SCHEDULING

 

1

Explain the usefulness of WBS in cost control

A

Definition or explanation

1

Principles of explanation

Analysis

Examples

Conclusion

3

3

2

1

10

2

Explain the method to estimate cost and create Budget

A

Estimate cost major input required tools and techniques used for estimating cost of the various activities outcome of the project

5

Create budget

information required for determining the budget

Tools and techniques

outcomes

5

10

3

Explain the steps to draw a CPA chart

A

List all activities in the plan

Plot the activities as a circle and arrow diagram

10 ( 5 marks each)

10

4

Explain the different methods in solving linear programming problem

A Explanation of LP Algorithms or classes of algorithms for solving an LP Special case of LP 3 4

3

10

5

Write short notes on process review report

A

What the report should contain

What should be monitored and reviewed?

Comparison of Status and Progress

The Project Peer Review

10( 2 marks each)

10

What the status reports do not reveal

6

Substantiate the impact of Life Cycle Costing on new product selection and strategy

A

Explanation

How life cycle cost differs from other costing methods

Successful Projects

Examples

Implications

10( 2 marks each)

 

PM0012 – PROJECT FINANCE & BUDGETING

 

1

Evaluate the golden rules of project risk management.

A

Description of 10 rules with Analysis, Examples and conclusion

10 ( 1 mark each)

10

2

Explain different types of discounted cash flows

A Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Net Present Value (NPV) Profitability Index (PI)

Conclusion

9(3 marks each)

1

10

3

What are the decisions to be considered while making capital investment?

A Objective function Investment decision Financing decision Dividend decision Valuation

10 ( 2marks each)

10

4

Explain IRR and WACC

A

IRR Explanation(why it is most useful aspect of a project) interpreting IRR measurement of IRR rule for interpolating the value of IRR example

5

WACC explanation

5

10

Businesses frequently discount cash flows at WACC Interpreting WACC Example formula

5

What is sensitivity analysis?

A

Explanation (why it is called ‘simulation analysis’)

Application of Sensitivity Analysis

Purpose of Sensitivity Analysis

Performance of Sensitivity Analysis

Risks and Assumptions

Conclusion

1

2

2

2

2

1

10

6

Analyse the parametric cost estimation

A

Explanation Parametric Cost Estimating Process Sources of Data for Parametric Cost Estimation Cost and Price Analysis Estimate Reliability

Analysis

Examples

Conclusion

5

2

2

1

 

PM0013 – MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES IN PROJECTS

 

1

List and explain a few Business related competencies of a Project Manager

A

Composure

Aptitude to Manage Conflict

Decision-Making Ability

Influences Others

Motivates Others

Inspires Ownership and Commitment

Problem Solving Ability

Strategic Communicator

Capacity to Execute

Budget and Fiscal Capacity

Contracting Process

Defining Work

Managing Project Parameters

Project Planning

Project Performance

10( write any 10 points ,1 mark each)

10

2

How would you develop competencies necessary for leadership in an organization

A

1. capability to conceptualize the likely deliverables of the project

2. an optimistic attitude that prevails and causes the project manager to deal effectively

3. having a tough skin and accepting the inevitable faultfinding or blame that can come in the management of a project

4. empower the project team members

10 (1.25 marks each)

10

and, as appropriate, the project stakeholders as well

5. the ability to assume risks in the management of the project.

6. the ability and the courage to make decisions involving the project

7. tenacity – or persistence in holding to a position regarding the project

8. the ability to mentor, teach, coach, and guide the people using resources on the project

3

Explain Responsibility Assignment Matrix

A Explanation of Responsibility Assignment Matrix(RAM),Specific type of RAM Creation of matrix(steps) four key responsibilities

2

4

4

10

4

What are the challenges towards effective teamwork in a virtual environment?

A

1. Individual: Social Isolation

2. Team Opacity

3. Individual, Team, and Organizational Factors:

4. Communication

5. Trust

10 (2 marks each)

10

5

What are the inputs required and tools and techniques for managing stakeholder expectations

A

Inputs Stakeholder register Stakeholder management strategy Project management plan Issues log Change log Organisational process assets

Tools and techniques Communication methods Interpersonal skills

6

4

10

6

What are the steps you would follow to create competencies in an organization?

A Defining core competency Identifying core competencies Inventorying organizational competencies Determining the organizational competencies that are core Developing core competencies

10 ( 2 marks each)

10

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