Table 3-1 on page 61 of the PMBOK maps out the Project Management Process Groups and the Knowledge Areas in a matrix format. Using this table and your understanding of the PMBOK, discussthe process flow to include the following:
● Select one of the sample diagrams from the Unit 6 Sample Process Mapping file (attached) and discuss each of the five process groups showing the inputs, tools, techniques and, outputs of each of the 47 processes.
● Explain what this mapping is trying to achieve and how you would use it in managing a project? Consolidate your findings into a focus paper with a supporting thesis that justifies the utilization of the PMBOK five process groups by a project manager on a major project.
Criteria for the Assignment
● Criterion 1: Is the organized discussion of the five process groups showing the inputs, tools &techniques and, outputs of each of the 47 processes?
● Criterion 2: Is there an explanation of what mapping is trying to achieve?
● Criterion 3: Is there an explanation of how mapping would be used in managing a project?
● Criterion 4: Does the focus paper support a thesis justifying the utilization of the PMBOK five process groups by a project manager on a major project?
Components
● APA information presented as a cover page (please see Unit 3 Sample Assignment)
● Table of contents
● Executive summary
● Body of the focus paper (use Headings to organize).
● Conclusion stated as your thesis justifying the utilization of the PMBOK five process groups bya project manager on a major project
● After the Conclusion, insert the Project Management Process Mapping diagram you selected.
● Reference page , a minimum of 3 scholarly journal or textbook source references cited andcredited according to APA format using a minimum of 6 intext citations
● The paper should be focused and to the point, containing between 600 and 800 words from the Executive Summary to the end of your Conclusion.
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