Assignment

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.