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PM001: Project Management Methods
Short Answer Assessment Submission Form
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Instructions
Write your responses where it reads “Enter your response here.” Write as much as needed to satisfy the requirements indicated. Each item contains the Rubric, which will be used to evaluate your responses.
Review the following example item and response for a sample that meets expectations.
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Sample Prompt:
Choose a definition of organizational culture, and explain whether you agree or disagree with the definition. Use examples from your own professional experience to support your response. Response: Whitehurst (2016) explained, “Organizational culture is defined by how people in an organization interact with each other” (para. 2). While I agree that this is one aspect of organizational culture, the definition does not capture the complex factors that contribute to organizational culture. When I started my first job after finishing my undergraduate degree in business, I worked for an organization whose main headquarters were in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. When I traveled to Dubai for the first time, I realized that the culture of the Dubai office was largely influenced by the society’s culture in Dubai. I found that the organization lacked one cohesive culture and that, depending on regional locations, each office had its own culture. International organizations often face many challenges in maintaining a cohesive organizational culture (Watkins, 2013). I found this observation to be true in my experience. For example, the Dubai office seemed to endow their employees with more allowance for self-direction when compared with our domestic offices. Although people’s interactions with one another contributed to the organization’s culture, there were other factors like location, management style, and societal norms that impacted a business culture as well. References Watkins, M. D. (2013, May 15). What is organizational culture? And why should we care? Harvard Business Review. Retrieved from https://hbr.org/2013/05/what-is-organizational-culture Whitehurst, J. (2016, October 13). Leaders can shape company culture through their behaviors. Harvard Business Review. Retrieved from https://hbr.org/2016/10/leaders-can-shape-company-culture-through-their-behaviors
Note: References are included at the end of a Short Answer Assessment but are included here as an example of an accurate APA reference list. |
Item 1
The Project Management Institute (PMI) defines a project as “a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service” (PMI, 2017, p. 4). In other words, projects are characterized by singleness of purpose and having well-defined deliverables and/or expected outcomes. While there may be similarities, no two projects are exactly alike. Project management is a discipline that requires the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities in order to meet or exceed stakeholder expectations. More and more of today’s businesses are implementing project management methods and employing professional project managers to perform business functions and achieve business objectives.
Respond to the following:
a) In your own words, define project management. (2 paragraphs)
b) Describe two to three key characteristics of projects. (2 paragraphs)
c) Explain how project work differs from functional work. (3 paragraphs)
Your Response
Enter your response here.
Rubric
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0 Missing |
1 Needs Improvement |
2 Meets Expectations |
3 Exceeds Expectations |
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Sub-Competency 1: Identify the unique characteristics of a project |
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Learning Objective 1.1: Define project management
Score: Choose an item. Instructor Feedback: Feedback Statement |
Student did not submit this element of the assignment. |
Student provides a cursory or incomplete definition with vague or missing details of project management. |
Student provides a definition with some details of project management.
Some details are missing and/or not fully developed. |
Student provides a detailed definition of project management.
There are one or two minor details missing. |
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Learning Objective 1.2: Describe the characteristics of projects
Score: Choose an item. Instructor Feedback: Feedback Statement |
Student did not submit this element of the assignment. |
Student provides a cursory or incomplete description with vague or missing details of fewer than two main characteristics of projects. |
Student provides a description with some details of two to three main characteristics of projects.
Some details are missing and/or not fully developed. |
Student provides a detailed description of three or more main characteristics of projects.
There are one or two minor details missing. |
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Learning Objective 1.3: Explain how project work differs from functional work
Score: Choose an item. Instructor Feedback: Feedback Statement
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Student did not submit this element of the assignment. |
Student provides a cursory or incomplete explanation with vague or missing details of what a project is and how working on a project is different from working in a functional area. |
Student provides an explanation with some details of what a project is and how working on a project is different from working in a functional area.
Some details are missing and/or not fully developed. |
Student provides a detailed explanation of what a project is and how working on a project is different from working in a functional area.
There are one or two minor details missing. |
Item 2
The practice of project management has evolved over the past 30+ years. At one time, project management was viewed as only nice to have. However, recessionary times forced organizations to reevaluate their business practices and streamline operations in order to survive. Companies began to recognize the value of project management to help them accomplish greater organizational performance. They also realized that, in order to effectively employ project management, project goals must be aligned with the overall strategic plans of the business. Today, projects are often undertaken to achieve strategic objectives because of the organization’s inability to accomplish its objectives using traditional functional management.
Respond to the following:
a) Explain the differences between project management and operations management. (3 paragraphs)
b) Explain how projects may be used to support organizational strategy. (3 paragraphs)
Your Response
Enter your response here.
Rubric
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0 Missing |
1 Needs Improvement |
2 Meets Expectations |
3 Exceeds Expectations |
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Sub-Competency 2: Evaluate project management as a strategy for achieving business goals |
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Learning Objective 2.1: Explain the differences between project management and operations management
Score: Choose an item. Instructor Feedback: Feedback Statement |
Student did not submit this element of the assignment. |
Student provides a cursory or incomplete explanation with vague or missing details of the differences between project management and operations management. |
Student provides an explanation with some details of the differences between project management and operations management.
Some details are missing and/or not fully developed. |
Student provides a detailed explanation of the differences between project management and operations management.
There are one or two minor details missing. |
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Learning Objective 2.2: Explain how projects may be used to support organizational strategy
Score: Choose an item. Instructor Feedback: Feedback Statement |
Student did not submit this element of the assignment. |
Student provides a cursory or incomplete explanation with vague or missing details of how projects may be used to support organizational strategy. |
Student provides an explanation with some details of how projects may be used to support organizational strategy.
Some details are missing and/or not fully developed. |
Student provides a detailed explanation of how projects may be used to support organizational strategy.
There are one or two minor details missing. |
Item 3
Project management as a model for achieving business goals continues to grow in popularity, as does the demand for professional project managers. Employers report that they want project managers who possess the technical project management skills and the “soft skills” like human resource management, leadership, and organizational behavior. Today, more and more employers are also requiring that project managers be professionally certified. Job candidates who possess the credentials that demonstrate technical competence will have an advantage over others. In addition, hiring companies will assess candidates for fit within the project team and the organization.
Respond to the following:
a) Describe the primary roles and responsibilities of a project manager. (3 paragraphs)
b) Describe the skills a project manager needs to successfully manage projects. (4 paragraphs)
c) Describe the skills a project manager gains through professional certification. (3 paragraphs)
Your Response
Enter your response here.
Rubric
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0 Missing |
1 Needs Improvement |
2 Meets Expectations |
3 Exceeds Expectations |
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Sub-Competency 3: Evaluate the skills of a professional project manager |
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Learning Objective 3.1: Describe the primary roles and responsibilities of a project manager
Score: Choose an item. Instructor Feedback: Feedback Statement
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Student did not submit this element of the assignment. |
Student provides a cursory or incomplete description with vague or missing details of the primary roles and responsibilities of a project manager. |
Student provides a description with some details of the primary roles and responsibilities of a project manager.
Some details are missing and/or not fully developed. |
Student provides a detailed description of the primary roles and responsibilities of a project manager.
There are one or two minor details missing. |
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Learning Objective 3.2: Describe the skills a project manager needs to successfully manage projects
Score: Choose an item. Instructor Feedback: Feedback Statement
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Student did not submit this element of the assignment. |
Student provides a cursory or incomplete description with vague or missing details of the skills a project manager needs to successfully manage projects. |
Student provides a description with some details of the skills a project manager needs to successfully manage projects.
Some details are missing and/or not fully developed. |
Student provides a detailed description of the skills a project manager needs to successfully manage projects.
There are one or two minor details missing. |
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Learning Objective 3.3: Describe the skills a project manager gains through professional certification
Score: Choose an item. Instructor Feedback: Feedback Statement
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Student did not submit this element of the assignment. |
Student provides a cursory or incomplete description with vague or missing details of the skills a project manager gains through professional certification. |
Student provides a description with some details of the skills a project manager gains through professional certification.
Some details are missing and/or not fully developed. |
Student provides a detailed description of the skills a project manager gains through professional certification.
There are one or two minor details missing. |
Item 4
Organizational structure influences how a project will be conducted. Organizational structure establishes authority levels, budgetary control, availability of resources, and the roles and responsibilities of the project manager. In order to effectively manage projects, a project manager must understand the structure of the organization in which the project will be conducted.
Respond to the following:
a) Describe three different organizational structures. (4 paragraphs)
b) Compare the similarities and differences of three different organizational structures. (4 paragraphs)
Your Response
Enter your response here.
Rubric
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0 Missing |
1 Needs Improvement |
2 Meets Expectations |
3 Exceeds Expectations |
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Sub-Competency 4: Evaluate multiple organizational structures |
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Learning Objective 4.1: Describe three different organizational structures
Score: Choose an item. Instructor Feedback: Feedback Statement
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Student did not submit this element of the assignment. |
Student provides a cursory or incomplete description with vague or missing details of fewer than three different project organizational structures. |
Student provides a description with some details of three different project organizational structures.
Some details are missing and/or not fully developed. |
Student provides a detailed description of three different project organizational structures.
There are one or two minor details missing. |
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Learning Objective 4.2: Compare the similarities and differences of three different organizational structures
Score: Choose an item. Instructor Feedback: Feedback Statement
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Student did not submit this element of the assignment. |
Student provides a cursory or incomplete comparison with vague or missing details of the similarities and differences among fewer than three different project organizational structures. |
Student provides a comparison with some details of the similarities and differences among three different project organizational structures.
Some details are missing and/or not fully developed. |
Student provides a detailed comparison of the similarities and differences among three different project organizational structures.
There are one or two minor details missing. |
Item 5
The project life cycle provides a framework for conducting project work. A project life cycle is comprised of phases that define the sequence and the boundaries between major project activities. The project life cycle that is used for a given project depends on the type and nature of that project, as well as the specific project management methodology that is used. Understanding project life cycles and methodologies allows a project manager to more effectively plan, manage, and control projects.
Respond to the following:
a) Describe the characteristics of two different project life cycles. (3 paragraphs)
b) Compare the similarities and differences of two different project life cycles. (4 paragraphs)
c) Describe the characteristics of two different project management methodologies. (3 paragraphs)
Your Response
Enter your response here.
Rubric
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0 Missing |
1 Needs Improvement |
2 Meets Expectations |
3 Exceeds Expectations |
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Sub-Competency 5: Evaluate methodologies and life cycle approaches for conducting projects |
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Learning Objective 5.1: Describe the characteristics of two different project life cycle approaches
Score: Choose an item. Instructor Feedback: Feedback Statement
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Student did not submit this element of the assignment. |
Student provides a cursory or incomplete description with vague or missing details of two different project life cycle approaches. |
Student provides a description with some details of two different project life cycle approaches.
Some details are missing and/or not fully developed. |
Student provides a detailed description of two different project life cycle approaches.
There are one or two minor details missing. |
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Learning Objective 5.2: Compare the similarities and differences of two different project life cycle approaches
Score: Choose an item. Instructor Feedback: Feedback Statement
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Student did not submit this element of the assignment. |
Student provides a cursory or incomplete comparison with vague or missing details of the similarities and differences of two different project life cycle approaches. |
Student provides a comparison with some details of the similarities and differences of two different project life cycle approaches.
Some details are missing and/or not fully developed. |
Student provides a detailed comparison of the similarities and differences of two different project life cycle approaches.
There are one or two minor details missing. |
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Learning Objective 5.3: Describe the characteristics of two different project management methodologies
Score: Choose an item. Instructor Feedback: Feedback Statement
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Student did not submit this element of the assignment. |
Student provides a cursory or incomplete description with vague or missing details of the characteristics of two different project management methodologies. |
Student provides a description with some details of the characteristics of two different project management methodologies.
Some details are missing and/or not fully developed. |
Student provides a detailed description of the characteristics of two different project management methodologies.
There are one or two minor details missing. |
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Learning Objective 5.4: Compare the similarities and differences of two different project management methodologies
Score: Choose an item. Instructor Feedback: Feedback Statement
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Student did not submit this element of the assignment. |
Student provides a cursory or incomplete comparison with vague or missing details of the similarities and differences of two different project management methodologies. |
Student provides a comparison with some details of the similarities and differences of two different project management methodologies.
Some details are missing and/or not fully developed. |
Student provides a detailed comparison of the similarities and differences of two different project management methodologies.
There are one or two minor details missing. |
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PS001: Written Communication: Demonstrate graduate-level writing skills |
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Learning Objective PS 1.1: Use proper grammar, spelling, and mechanics
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Multiple major and minor errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics are highly distracting and seriously impact readability. |
Multiple minor errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics are distracting and negatively impact readability. |
Writing reflects competent use of standard edited American English.
Errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics do not negatively impact readability. |
Grammar, spelling, and mechanics reflect a high level of accuracy in standard American English and enhance readability. |
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Learning Objective PS 1.2: Organize writing to enhance clarity |
Writing is poorly organized and incoherent. Introductions, transitions, and conclusions are missing or inappropriate. |
Writing is loosely organized. Limited use of introductions, transitions, and conclusions provides partial continuity. |
Writing is generally well organized. Introductions, transitions, and conclusions provide continuity and a logical progression of ideas. |
Writing is consistently well organized. Introductions, transitions, and conclusions are used effectively to enhance clarity, cohesion, and flow. |
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Learning Objective PS 1.3: Apply APA style to written work |
APA conventions are not applied. |
APA conventions for attribution of sources, structure, formatting, etc., are applied inconsistently. |
APA conventions for attribution of sources, structure, formatting, etc., are generally applied correctly in most instances. Sources are generally cited appropriately and accurately. |
APA conventions for attribution of sources, structure, formatting, etc., are applied correctly and consistently throughout the paper. Sources are consistently cited appropriately and accurately. |
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PS005: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Use critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze professional issues and inform best practices |
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Learning Objective PS 5.1: Analyze assumptions and fallacies |
Analysis of assumptions is missing. |
Response is weak in assessing the reasonableness of assumptions in a given argument.
Response does not adequately identify and discuss the implications of fallacies or logical weaknesses in a given argument. |
Response generally assesses the reasonableness of assumptions in a given argument.
Response identifies and discusses the implications of fallacies and/or logical weaknesses in a given argument. |
Response clearly and comprehensively assesses the reasonableness of assumptions in a given argument.
Response provides a detailed and compelling analysis of implications of fallacies and logical weaknesses in a given argument. |
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Learning Objective PS 5.2: Generate reasonable and appropriate assumptions |
Assumptions are missing. |
Response does not adequately present and discuss key assumptions in an original argument. |
Response presents and discusses key assumptions in an original argument.
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Response justifies the reasonableness and appropriateness of assumptions in an original argument.
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Learning Objective PS 5.3: Assess multiple perspectives and alternatives |
Assessment of multiple perspectives is missing. |
Response does not identify nor adequately consider multiple perspectives or alternatives. |
Response identifies and considers multiple perspectives and alternatives. |
Response justifies selection of chosen alternative relative to others. |
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Learning Objective PS 5.4: Use problem-solving skills |
Problems and solutions are not identified. |
Response presents solutions, but they are ineffective in addressing the specific problem. |
Response presents solutions that are practical and work in addressing the specific problem. |
Response presents compelling supporting arguments for proposed solutions. |
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