PP Assess II

Question 1

Describe the role “corporate culture” plays in the success or failure of a project. Use specific examples to support your answer.

Your essay should be at least 500 words in length and include an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. You must also use one outside source. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations

Question 2

At XYZ Company, there is a department that works on projects regularly and is successful in producing a quality product. At this point they are the only department that works this way. The executive leadership of XYZ would like to move the entire company to a more project oriented atmosphere. There are a number of different corporate structures - functional, dedicated team, projectized organization, and matrix that can be found in a project oriented environment. As a project consultant, what structure would you recommend to this company as they move forward and why? Use specific examples to support your answer and cite references if needed.

Your essay should be at least 500 words in length and include an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. You must also use one outside source. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

 Course Textbook

Larson, E. W., & Gray, C. F. (2011). Project management: The managerial process (5th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.