Unit IV Scholarly Activity
This next phase of the project is meant to build off the previous phase (Unit III Scholarly Activity) and chapters.
Phase II: The Rest of the Story...
Phase II Work Breakdown:
Step 1:
Using the CSU Online Library as well as your favorite search engine, conduct research on the Navy/Marine Corps Intranet project that was awarded on October 2, 2000 to Electronic Data Systems (EDS) (You are also free to perform additional research on the Navy/Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) if you wish.)
Step 2:
Based on the NMCI project information you obtained, analyze and critique the NMCI project in terms of the following:
v Its handling of estimating costs and budget
v Its handling of quality with the project
v Its handling of communication
MBA 6951, Managing Complex Projects 3
While this course has not covered project communication just yet, provide an analysis based upon your experience/knowledge regarding communication within a business environment and more specifically, within project management.
Step 3:
Explain the challenges EDS faced in each of these areas; if, how, and why they went off track; and how EDS might have managed these areas to prevent or minimize the problems.
Step 4:
Create the Phase II deliverable.
Phase II Deliverable
For this assignment, you will submit a four-page report that presents an analysis, critique, and recommendations/remedies regarding the project management areas of estimating resources, costs, quality, and communication as they apply to NMCI's performance.
If you were the lead manager on a project dealing with the NMCI, how would you go about creating a resource requirements plan? Do you believe the NMCI put forth enough effort in the planning stages? Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.