CPMGT 301

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PortfolioManagementandStrategicManagementConceptsandOrganization.docx

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word summary in which you:

Explain how strategic portfolio management relates to project management.

Discuss how portfolio management concepts support an organization's mission and goals.

Analyze the difference between project-based and non-project-based organizations. 

Address these areas:

· How does communication differ for a project manager in a project-based organization versus a non-project-based organization?

· Describe two challenges that a project manager might face in a non-project-based organization.

· As a project manager in a non-project-based organization, how would you overcome the challenges you identified?

Use at least five credible references.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Purpose of Assignment

This assignment engages the student in understanding how projects fit as implementation vehicles to meet organizational goals defined within the organization’s strategic plan. Organizational structures can have an impact on projects and portfolios, so the concepts of organizational structure are included in the week’s assignment. Students examine portfolio management concepts, strategic management concepts, and the relation between the two.

Grading Guide

Content

Met

Partially Met

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Comments:

The student explains how strategic portfolio management relates to project management.

 

The student discusses how portfolio management concepts support an organization’s mission and goals.

The student analyzes the difference between project-based and non-project-based organizations.

The student addresses how communication differs for a project manager in a project-based organization versus a non-project-based organization.

The student describes two challenges a project manager might face in a non-project-based organization.

The student puts themselves in the role of a project manager and speaks to how to overcome the challenges a project manager might face in a non-project-based organization.

The student uses at least five credible resources.

The paper is 1,050 to 1,400 words in length.

Total Available

Total Earned

7

#/7

Writing Guidelines

Met

Partially Met

Not Met

Comments:

The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page—is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.

Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page.

Paragraph and sentence transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and punctuation.

Total Available

Total Earned

 

3

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Assignment Total

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10

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