Assignments
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Institute of Affiliation
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Project 1: Past Project |
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Title/description: research on the viability of cryptocurrency |
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Map this project to the graph as shown. |
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The outcomes (Y axis):
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Inproves progressively
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The methods (X axis): |
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Kept changing to suite the new goals and objectives
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In which quadrant did the project start?
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It started in the first quadrant |
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In which quadrant did the project end? |
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It ended in the fourth quadrant |
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Project 2: Current Project |
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Title/description: chicken incubation |
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Map this project to the graph as shown. |
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The outcomes (Y axis):
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Higher hatchability
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The methods (X axis): |
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Continued researched and improvement |
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In which quadrant did the project start?
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Started first quadrant |
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In which quadrant is this project currently? |
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ended in the last quadrant |
The charts for project 1 and 2 are as follows;
Figure 1: Project 1.
Figure 2: Project 2
Work breakdown structure
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Task Name |
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Data integration |
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data extraction from two companies serves |
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backing up the data avoid losses |
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data transformation for the new system architecture |
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loading data into new system |
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Setting up the new system |
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defining mapping specification for data warehousing, virtualization and cloud computing |
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creating the budget plan and deadline |
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planning the new ETL and upgrade |
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Defining the migration strategy |
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human resource- selecting technicians for the job |
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selecting the right technology to aid in migration |
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Selecting the right technology to reduce data losses |
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Implementation |
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confirming the transfer terms from both companies |
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ordering the hardware for the system |
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confirming the delivery schedule for the hardware |
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Management "go forward" checkpoint |
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installing the hardware, software and security tools |
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testing the hardware and the system as a whole |
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Train all personnel |
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System and process testing |
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initiate live production |
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Manage project |
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Team Status Reporting |
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system Status Reporting 1 |
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system Status Reporting 2 |
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system Status Reporting 3 |
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System Updates |
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hardware technician update report |
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analyst progress report |
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feedback from other business |
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Final project report |
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Project completed |
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days of completions |
Project network
The network diagram is as follows
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Below is the precedence diagram
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The critical path is A-G-H-I-J-K since it takes the longest time period to complete
The table below contains float for each activity
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Float |
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0 |
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B |
10 |
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5 |
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5 |
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5 |
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The completion time of the project is 19 weeks.
Running Head: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT 2
Identifying the sources of uncertainty
Uncertainty
Uncertainty
The uncertainty is due to the fact that some players such as the suppliers who might not be able to meet the deadlines. Additionally, the weather might stall some section implementation in site. The other problem was the inability to honor deadlines as well as stick to the budget These are uncertainty that this project faces
References
Institute, P. M. (2019). A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK(R) Guide-Sixth Edition. Chicago: Project Management Institute.
Harrison, F. L., & Lock, D. (2014). Advanced project management: A structured approach. Aldershot, England: Gower.