Homework: Project Management
Instructions
Write 3 to 4 pages in which you define the scope of your project:
o Provide an introduction and overview of the project.
o Explain why it is important to define the goals and objectives for a new project.
o Describe at least two goals for the project and describe an objective for each of the goals. Include in-text citations from credible sources that explain the importance of establishing and defining goals and objectives for a new project.
o Explain why it is important to understand the organizational structure where the project will be completed.
- Chapter 3 in the course textbook describes project management structures.
o Describe the project management structure that you will use to manage your project and why you made that choice.
- For example, will you manage it via the existing functional structure of the organization, set up a projected/dedicated project team, or use a matrix management structure? If you will use a matrix structure, which type will you use?
- Include in-text citations from the course textbook to explain these structures and the benefits of one over the other.
o Define the term "project stakeholders," identify the stakeholders involved with your project, and discuss their impact/role on the project.
o Discuss some of the best practices for estimating and developing a project budget.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.