CIS554
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ClS554
:
IT
Project
Leadership
Strategies
Course
Guide
Prerequisites
BUS517
or
CIS517
Course
Description
This
course
examines
the
techniques
and
frameworks
in
managing
teams
and
leading
software
development
projects.
Students
will
be
presented
with
the
methods,
tools,
and
techniques
of
software
project
management
with
emphasis
on
leadership
qualities.
Instructional
Materials
Required
Resources
Kathy
Schwalbe.
2019.
Information
Technology
Project
Management.
Cengage
9th
edition
textbook
available
at
https://www.strayerbookstore.com
Microsoft
Office,
Microsoft
Visio,
and
Microsoft
Project
or
their equivalents
such
as
OpenOffice,
Dia,
and
Open
Project
are
required
for
this
course.
e
Note:
This
course
requires
a
Microsoft
product
that
is
available
at
no
cost
to
Strayer
University
students.
For
more
information,
refer
to
the
left-hand
menu
option
titled
"Microsoft
Azure
for
Education."
This
information
is
also
available
via
iCampus
(https://icampus.strayer.edu/microsoft-azure-education).
Microsoft
365
Training.
No
date.
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/training-
FX101782702.aspx
Supplemental
Resources
Project
Management
Institute.
2017.
The
Agile
Practice
Guide.
https://search-ebscohost-
com.libdatab.strayer.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=1
59531
8&site=ehost-
live&scope=site&ebv=EK&ppid=Page-__-1
Anna
P.
Murray.
2016.
The
Complete
Software
Project
Manager.
http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?
url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=1
161
969&site=eds-
live&scope=site
Project
Management
Institute:
2017.
A
Guide
to
The
Project
Management
Body
of
Knowledge
(PMBOK
Guide)—Sixth
Edition.
https://search-ebscohost-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/login.aspx?
direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=1595320&site=ehost-live&scope=site&ebv=EB&ppid=pp_Cover
Project
Management
Institute.
No
date.
PMI
Agile
Certified
Practitioner
(PMI-
ACP).
https:/www.pmi.org/certifications/types/agile-acp
Project
Management
Institute.
No
date.
Practice
Standards
and
Framework.
https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/framework
Project
Management
Institute.
No
date.
ProjectManagement.com.
https://www.projectmanagement.com/
Project
Management
Institute.
No
date.
Student
Membership.
https:/Awww.pmi.org/membership/student
Course
Learning
Outcomes
Propose
a
project
management
strategy
that
addresses
considerations
such
as
project
constraints
and
team
dynamics
for
a
software
development
project.
Recommend
best
practices
and
process
frameworks
to
manage
a
software
development
project.
Evaluate
project
monitoring
and
risk
management
strategies
for
a
software
development
project.
Plan
a
software
development
project.
Weekly
Course
Schedule
Week
1
-
To
Do
List
Learn:
Read
Chapters
1
and
2
in
/nformation
Technology
Project
Management.
Learn:
Review
the
optional
readings
and
video.
Discuss:
Introduce
yourself
and
participate
in
the
discussion,
You
as
an
IT
Project
Manager.
Week
2
-
To
Do
List
Learn:
Read
Chapter
3
in
Information
Technology
Project
Management.
Learn:
Review
the
optional
readings
and
videos.
Discuss:
Participate
in
the
discussion,
Challenges
for
Software
Development.
Assignment:
Complete
the
assignment,
Proposed
Project
Resources.
Week
3
-
To
Do
List
Learn:
Read
Chapter
4
in
/nformation
Technology
Project
Management.
Learn:
Review
the
optional
readings.
Discuss:
Participate
in
the
discussion,
Failed
Software
Project.
Week
4
-
To
Do
List
Learn:
Read
Chapters
5
and
6
in
Information
Technology
Project
Management.
Learn:
Review
the
optional
readings.
Discuss:
Participate
in
the
discussion,
Critical
Path
Method
(CPM).
Assignment:
Complete
the
assignment,
Implementing
Best
Practices.
Week
5
-
To
Do
List
Learn:
Read
Chapter
7
in
Information
Technology
Project
Management.
Learn:
Review
the
optional
readings
and
video.
Discuss:
Participate
in
the
discussion,
Use
of
Rough
Order
of
Magnitude
(ROM).
Week
6
-
To
Do
List
Learn:
Read
Chapters
8
and
9
in
/Information
Technology
Project
Management.
Learn:
Review
the
optional
readings.
Discuss:
Participate
in
the
discussion,
Improving
Quality.
Assignment:
Complete
the
assignment,
Planning
a
Software
Development
Project.
Week
7
-
To
Do
List
Learn:
Read
Chapter
10
in
Information
Technology
Project
Management.
Learn:
Review
the
optional
readings
and
video.
Discuss:
Participate
in
the
discussion,
Communications.
Week
8
-
To
Do
List
Learn:
Read
Chapter
11
in
Information
Technology
Project
Management.
Week
8
-
To
Do
List
Learn:
Review
the
optional
readings.
Discuss:
Participate
in
the
discussion,
Managing
Risks.
Assignment:
Complete
the
assignment,
Performing
Effective
Project
Management.
Week
9
-
To
Do
List
Learn:
Read
Chapter
12
in
Information
Technology
Project
Management.
Learn:
Review
the
optional
reading
and
video.
Discuss:
Participate
in
the
discussion,
Make,
Buy,
or
Modify.
Week
10
-
To
Do
List
Learn:
Read
Chapter
13
in
Information
Technology
Project
Management.
Week
10
-
To
Do
List
Learn:
Review
the
optional
reading.
Discuss:
Participate
in
the
discussion,
Stakeholder
Management.
Assignment:
Complete
the
assignment,
Term
Paper:
Managing
a
Telecom
Project.
Week
11
-
To
Do
List
Discuss:
Participate
in
the
discussion,
What's
Next?
Grading
Scale
Participation
Total
Points
yom
Cle
(0
(=)
Assignment
Total
Points
“%
of
Grade
Week
2
Assignment
-
Proposed
Project
Resources
100
10%
Week
4
Assignment
-
Implementing
Best
Practices
100
10%
Week
6
Assignment
-
Planning
a
Software
Development
Project
175
17.5%
Week
8
Assignment
-
Performing
Effective
Project
Management
150
15%
Week
10
Assignment
-
Term
Paper:
Managing
a
Telecom
Project
200
20%
Totals
1000
100%
Final
Course
Grade
Points
Percentage
900
-
1000
90%
-
100%
A
800
-
899
80%
-
89%
B
700
-
799
70%
-
79%
C
0
-
699
69%
and
below
F
Unique
Course
Features
Grading
Scale
Notation
Please
consult
the
University
Catalog
and
your
academic
advisor
to
determine
the
final
grade
needed
in
this
class
to
satisfy
your
specific
degree
conferral
requirements.
Academic
Integrity
Please
be
sure
to
review
the
entire
Academic
Integrity
Policy
in
the
Student
Handbook
before
submitting
anything
in
this
course.
In
order
to
enforce
its
Academic
Integrity
Policy,
the
University
reserves
the
right
to
review
any
work
(draft
or
otherwise)
or
exam
submitted
by
a
student
during
his
or
her
entire
academic
career
at
Strayer.
Assignments
Week
2
Assignment
-
Proposed
Project
Resources
Summary
Click
the
linked
activity
title
to
access
this
assignment.
Text
Scenario
You
have
been
assigned
to
the
project
manager
of
the
project
that
will
be
covered
in
the
Term
Paper
—
Managing
a
Cybersecurity
Project
assignment
(due
in
Week
10).
Your
superiors
are
leaning
towards
using
a
virtual/remote
team
for
this
work
or
even
outsourcing
the
work
to
another
firm.
You
have
been
asked
to
provide
some
research
on
the
pros
and
cons
of
using
virtual
teams
and
outsourcing.
You
are
hoping
that
your
superiors
will
consider
your
option
of
an
onsite
team.
Instructions
Write
a
4—6-page
paper
in
which
you:
1.
Evaluate
the
pros
and
cons
of
using
a
virtual
team
for
the
proposed
project.
2.
Evaluate
the
pros
and
cons
of
outsourcing
work
for
the
proposed
project.
3.
Evaluate
the
pros
and
cons
of
maintaining
an
onsite
project
for
the
proposed
project.
4.
|dentify
and
analyze
the
major
pitfalls
and
misconceptions
inherited
in
your
chosen
approach
of
using
an
onsite
team.
Propose
key
actions
that
you,
as
a
project
manager,
could
take
to
mitigate
the
risks
associated
with
the
previously
identified
misconceptions.
5.
Use
at
least
four
quality
resources
in
this
assignment.
Note:
Wikipedia
and
similar
websites
do
not
qualify
as
quality
resources.
This
course requires
the
use
of
Strayer
Writing
Standards.
For
assistance
and
information,
please
refer
to
the
Strayer
Writing
Standards
link
in
the
left-hand
menu
of
your
course.
Check
with
your
professor
for
any
additional
instructions.
The
specific
course
learning
outcome
associated
with
this
assignment
is:
o
Propose
a
project
management
resource
strategy
that
addresses
considerations
such
as
project
constraints
and
team
dynamics
for
a
software
development
project.
Scoring
Guide
Evaluate
the
pros
and
cons
of
using
a
virtual
team
for
the
proposed
project.
20
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
the
pros
and
cons
of
using
a
virtual
team
for
the
proposed
project.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Did
not
state
relevant
pros
and
cons
of
using
a
virtual
team
for
the
proposed
project.
Competent
(80-89%)
Stated
the
pros
and
cons
of
using
a
virtual
team
for
the
proposed
project,
but
did
not
provide
explanation.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Stated
the
pros
and
cons
of
using
a
virtual
team
for
the
proposed
project,
and
provided
explanation.
Evaluate
the
pros
and
cons
of
outsourcing
work
for
the
proposed
project.
20
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
the
pros
and
cons
of
outsourcing
work
for
the
proposed
project.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Did
not
state
relevant
pros
and
cons
of
outsourcing
work
for
the
proposed
project.
Competent
(80-89%)
Stated
the
pros
and
cons
of
outsourcing
work
for
the
proposed
project,
but
did
not
provide
explanation.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Stated
the
pros
and
cons
of
outsourcing
work
for
the
proposed
project
and
provided
explanation.
Evaluate
the
pros
and
cons
of
maintaining
an
onsite
project
for
the
proposed
project.
20
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
the
pros
and
cons
of
maintaining
an
onsite
project
for
the
proposed
project.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Did
not
state
relevant
pros
and
cons
of
maintaining
an
onsite
project
for
the
proposed
project.
Competent
(80-89%)
Stated
the
pros
and
cons
of
maintaining
an
onsite
project
for
the
proposed
project,
but
did
not
provide
explanation.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Stated
the
pros
and
cons
of
maintaining
an
onsite
project
for
the
proposed
project
and
provided
explanation.
Identify
and
analyze
the
major
pitfalls
and
misconceptions
inherited
in
your
chosen
approach.
Propose
key
actions
that
you,
as
a
project
manager,
could
take
in
order
to
mitigate
the
risks
associated
with
the
previously
identified
misconceptions.
25
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
the
major
pitfalls
and
misconceptions
inherited
in
your
chosen
approach.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Stated
the
major
pitfalls
and
misconceptions
inherited
in
your
chosen
approach.
Did
not
propose
key
actions
that
you,
as
a
project
manager,
could
take
in
order
to
mitigate
the
risks
associated
with
the
previously
identified
misconceptions.
Competent
(80-89%)
Stated
the
major
pitfalls
and
misconceptions
inherited
in
your
chosen
approach.
Proposed
only
one
key
action
that
you,
as
a
project
manager,
could
take
in
order
to
mitigate
the
risks
associated
with
the
previously
identified
misconceptions.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Stated
the
major
pitfalls
and
misconceptions
inherited
in
your
chosen
approach.
Proposed
key
actions
that
you,
as
a
project
manager,
could
take
in
order
to
mitigate
the
risks
associated
with
the
previously
identified
misconceptions.
Use
at
least
four
quality
resources
in
this
assignment.
5
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
No
references
provided.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Did
not
meet
the
required
number
of
references;
some
or
all
references
were
not
peer-reviewed,
academic
references.
Competent
(80-89%)
Met
the
required
number
of
references;
some
or
all
references
were
not
peer-
reviewed,
academic
references.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Met
the
required
number
of
references;
all
references
were
peer-reviewed,
academic
references.
Clarity,
writing
mechanics,
and
formatting
requirements.
10
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Writing
has
spelling,
punctuation,
and
grammatical
errors,
fragments,
comma
splices
andrun-ons
that
distract
from
the
message.
More
than
six
errors
present.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
19%)
Writing
has
spelling,
punctuation,
and
grammatical
errors
that
are
distracting
in
some
places.
5-6
errors
present.
Competent
(80-89%)
4:
Writing
has
spelling,
punctuation,
and
grammatical
errors
that
are
distracting
in
—_—_q
few
places;
few
fragments,
comma
splices,
and
run-ons.
3A
errors.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
4:
Writing
has
very
few
spelling,
punctuation,
and
grammatical
errors;
few
fragments,
comma
splices,
and
run-ons.
0-2
errors.
Week
4
Assignment
-
Implementing
Best
Practices
Summary
Click
the
linked
activity
title
to
access
this
assignment.
Text
Scenario
Imagine
that
you
are
employed
by
an
organization
that
would
like
to
further
invest
in
the
development
of
internal
iOS
applications.
The
organization
finds
it
very
costly
to
maintain
vendor-
built
and
maintained
iOS
apps.
It
believes
that
the
strategy
of
developing
internal
iOS
apps
could
provide
cost
savings
in
the
long
run.
One
of
your
responsibilities
at
this
organization
is
to
advise
upper
management
on
the
latest
trends
and
methodologies
of
software
project
management
strategies.
Upper
management
has
asked
you
to
identify
and
analyze
the
challenges
and
issues
that
the
software
development
teams
may
experience
if
they
transition
to
this
new
strategy.
In
addition,
you
are
asked
to
provide
your
suggestions
and
solutions
to
mitigate
the
challenges
and
issues.
Instructions
Write
a
4—6-page
paper
in
which
you:
1.
Describe
the
latest
trends
of
software
project
management
strategies
and
suggest
at
least
three
methodologies
of
software
project
management
strategies
for
this
project.
2.
Select
the
optimal
software
project
management
strategy
for
this
project
and
provide
a
rationale.
3.
Select
three
typical
constraints
that
may
exist
while
managing
and
leading
software
projects
within
this
organization.
Analyze
why
the
determination
and
clarification
of
these
constraints
are
essential
within
the
planning
phases
of
the
project.
4.
State
the
relationship
between
the
organizational
structure
and
a
project
manager's
level
of
authority
and
responsibility.
5.
Suggest
how
typical
software
engineering
team
could
be
staffed
and
describe
each
team
member's
role.
Determine
the
skills
that
are
required
for
each
team
member
for
the
success
of
the
software
project
development.
6.
Select
two
software
project
management
frameworks
as
options
for
software
development.
Discuss
how
each
framework
provides
an
opportunity
for
efficient
project
resource
management.
Use
examples
to
justify
your
answer.
7.
Use
at
least
three
quality
resources
in
this
assignment.
Note:
Wikipedia
and
similar
websites
do
not
qualify
as
quality
resources.
This
course
requires
the
use
of
Strayer
Writing
Standards.
For
assistance
and
information,
please
refer
to
the
Strayer
Writing
Standards
link
in
the
left-hand
menu
of
your
course.
Check
with
your
professor
for
any
additional
instructions.
The
specific
course
learning
outcome
associated
with
this
assignment
is:
o
Recommend
best
practices
and
process
frameworks
to
manage
a
software
development
project.
Scoring
Guide
Describe
the
latest
trends
of
software
project
management
strategies
and
suggest
at
least
three
methodologies
of
software
project
management
strategies
for
this
project.
15
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
the
latest
trends
of
software
project
management
strategies
and
did
not
submit
methodologies
of
software
project
management
strategies
for
this
project.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Described
the
latest
trends
of
software
project
management
strategies,
but
only
suggested
one
methodology
of
software
project
management
strategies
for
this
project.
Competent
(80-89%)
Described
the
latest
trends
of
software
project
management
strategies,
but
only
suggested
two
methodologies
of
software
project
management
strategies
for
this
project.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Described
the
latest
trends
of
software
project
management
strategies
and
suggested
at
least
three
methodologies
of
software
project
management
strategies
for
this
project.
Select
the
optimal
software
project
management
strategy
for
this
project
and
provide
a
rationale.
15
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
the
optimal
software
project
management
strategy
for
this
project.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Did
not
select
an
optimal
software
project
management
strategy
for
this
project,
and
did
not
provide
a
rationale.
Competent
(80-89%)
Selected
the
optimal
software
project
management
strategy
for
this
project,
but
did
not
provide
a
rationale.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Selected
the
optimal
software
project
management
strategy
for
this
project
and
provided
a
rationale.
Select
three
typical
constraints
that
may
exist
while
managing
and
leading
software
projects
within
this
organization.
Analyze
why
the
determination
and
clarification
of
these
constraints
is
essential
within
the
planning
phases
of
the
project.
15
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
three
typical
constraints
that
may
exist
while
managing
and
leading
software
projects
within
this
organization.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Selected
one
typical
constraint
that
may
exist
while
managing
and
leading
software
projects
within
this
organization.
Did
not
analyze
why
the
determination
and
clarification
of
this
constraint
is
essential
within
the
planning
phases
of
the
project.
Competent
(80-89%)
Selected
two
typical
constraints
that
may
exist
while
managing
and
leading
software
projects
within
this
organization.
Analyzed
why
the
determination
and
clarification
of
these
constraints
is
essential
within
the
planning
phases
of
the
project.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Selected
three
typical
constraints
that
may
exist
while
managing
and
leading
software
projects
within
this
organization.
Analyzed
why
the
determination
and
Clarification
of
these
constraints
is
essential
within
the
planning
phases
of
the
project.
State
the
relationship
between
the
organizational
structure
and
a
project
manager’s
level
of
authority
and
responsibility.
15
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
the
relationship
between
the
organizational
structure
and
a
project
manager's
level
of
authority
and
responsibility.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Stated
a
relationship
between
the
organizational
structure
and
a
project
manager's
level
of
authority
and
responsibility,
but
information
provided
was
irrelevant
to
this
project.
Competent
(80-89%)
Stated
the
relationship
between
the
organizational
structure
and
a
project
manager’s
level
of
authority
and
responsibility,
but
did
not
provide
an
explanation.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Analyzed
the
relationship
between
the
organizational
structure
and
a
project
manager’s
level
of
authority
and
responsibility.
Suggest
how
a
typical
software
engineering
team
could
be
staffed
and
describe
each
team
member’s
role.
Determine
the
skills
that
are
required
for
each
team
member
for
the
success
of
the
software
project
development.
10
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
how
a
typical
software
engineering
team
could
be
staffed
and
did
not
describe
each
team
member’s
role.
Did
not
submit
the
skills
that
are
required
for
each
team
member
for
the
success
of
the
software
project
development.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Suggested
how
a
typical
software
engineering
team
could
be
staffed
but
did
not
describe
each
team
member’s
role
and/or
did
not
submit
the
skills
that
are
required
for
each
team
member
for
the
success
of
the
software
project
development.
Competent
(80-89%)
Suggested
how
a
typical
software
engineering
team
could
be
staffed
and
described
each
team
member's
role.
Determined
the
skills
that
are
required
for
each
team
member
for
the
success
of
the
software
project
development.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Suggested
how
a
typical
software
engineering
team
could
be
staffed
and
described
each
team
member's
role.
Determined
the
skills
that
are
required
for
each
team
member
for
the
success
of
the
software
project
development
and
provided
real-life
examples
as
rationale.
Select
two
software
project
management
frameworks
as
options
for
software
development.
Discuss
how
each
framework
provides
an
opportunity
for
efficient
project
resource
management.
Use
examples
to
justify
your
answer.
15
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
two
software
project
management
frameworks
as
options
for
software
development.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Selected
two
software
project
management
frameworks
as
options
for
software
development.
Did
not
discuss
how
each
framework
provides
an
opportunity
for
efficient
project
resource
management.
Did
not
use
examples
to
justify
your
answer.
Competent
(80-89%)
Selected
two
software
project
management
frameworks
as
options
for
software
development.
Discussed
how
each
framework
provides
an
opportunity
for
efficient
project
resource
management.
Used
one
example
to
justify
your
answer.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Selected
two
software
project
management
frameworks
as
options
for
software
development.
Discussed
how
each
framework
provides
an
opportunity
for
efficient
project
resource
management.
Used
multiple
examples
to
justify
your
answer.
Use
at
least
three
quality
resources
in
this
assignment.
5
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
No
references
provided.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Did
not
meet
the
required
number
of
references;
some
or
all
references
were
not
peer-reviewed,
academic
references.
Competent
(80-89%)
Met
the
required
number
of
references;
some
or
all
references
were
not
peer-
reviewed,
academic
references.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Met
the
required
number
of
references;
all
references
were
peer-reviewed,
academic
references.
Clarity,
writing
mechanics,
and
formatting
requirements.
10
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Writing
has
spelling,
punctuation,
and
grammatical
errors,
fragments,
comma
splices
andrun-ons
that
distract
from
the
message.
More
than
six
errors
present.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
19%)
Writing
has
spelling,
punctuation,
and
grammatical
errors
that
are
distracting
in
some
places.
5-6
errors
present.
Competent
(80-89%)
4:
.
Writing
has
spelling,
punctuation,
and
grammatical
errors
that
are
distracting
in
_—__q
few
places;
few
fragments,
comma
splices,
and
run-ons.
3A
errors.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
4:
Writing
has
very
few
spelling,
punctuation,
and
grammatical
errors;
few
fragments,
comma
splices,
and
run-ons.
0-2
errors.
Week
6
Assignment
-
Planning
a
Software
Development
Project
Summary
Click
the
linked
activity
title
to
access
this
assignment.
Text
Overview
This
assignment
consists
of
two
sections:
a
written
project
plan,
and
a
project
plan
that
is
created
using
MS
Project.
You
must
submit
both
sections
as
separate
files
for
the
completion
of
this
assignment.
Label
each
file
name
according
to
the
section
of
the
assignment
it
is
written
for.
Scenario
Imagine
that
you
have
been
hired
as
a
project
manager
assisting
in
the
development
of
an
iOS
application
and
cloud-based
solution
that
is
designed
to
streamline
your
organization's
delivery
operation.
As
the
project
manager,
you
are
to
manage
the
development
and
release
of
the
mobile
client
platform
in
the
cloud-based
infrastructure
that
will
use
GPS
to
track
the
shipment
and
delivery
of
goods
in
airplanes
across
the
United
States.
The
iOS
mobile
client
will
have
three
modules
consisting
of
a
search
customer
screen,
search
address
screen,
and
confirm
delivery
screen.
Programmers
have
reviewed
the
requirements
and
estimate
that
each
module
will
take
one
programmer
300
hours
to
complete.
In
addition
to
delivering
the
iOS
mobile
application,
your
project
will
require
upgrading
the
internal
network
and
application
infrastructure
to
a
cloud-based
model
to
support
the
new
iOS
mobile
platform.
This
effort
will
require
your
team
to
procure
network
appliances
to
optimize
the
security
factors
of
the
cloud-based
platform.
One
last
component
of
the
project
scope
is
to
provide
training
to
operation
support
staff
and
30
cargo
airplane
pilots
staffed
across
four
regions
of
the
United
States.
Your
project
team
consists
of
three
programmers,
a
technical
writer,
three
technical
trainers,
two
network
engineers,
and
one
system
administrator.
Instructions
section
1:
Written
Project
Plan
Write
a
4—6-page
paper
in
which
you:
1.
Determine
the
factors
that
must
be
considered
and
observed
throughout
the
work
breakdown
structure
(WBS)
development
process,
and
explain
why.
2.
Create
a
work
breakdown
structure
for
the
scope
of
the
project.
Note:
The
WBS
must
be
in
indented
format
as
shown
in
Figure
5-3
in
Chapter
5
of
the
text.
3.
Analyze
the
various
activities
required
for
this
project
and
provide
an
estimate
of
duration
for
each
activity
based
on
the
number
of
resources
available
for
the
project.
Include
assumptions
and
basis
for
each
estimate.
4.
Recommend
the
estimation
technique
that
should
be
used
for
each
activity
(that
is,
PERT,
Delphi,
analogy,
expert
judgment,
or
rule
of
thumb).
5.
Determine
the
major
milestones
that
the
project
will
encounter.
6.
Describe
the
logical
sequence
of
planned
activities
required
to
achieve
the
project
and
analyze
how
monitoring
durations
on
the
critical
path
influence
the
success
of
the
project.
Section
1
of
your
assignment
must
follow
these
formatting
requirements:
o
This
course
requires
the
use
of
Strayer
Writing
Standards.
For
assistance
and
information,
please
refer
to
the
Strayer
Writing
Standards
link
in
the
left-hand
menu
of
your
course.
Check
with
your
professor
for
any
additional
instructions.
Section
2:
Gantt
Chart
Use
Microsoft
Project
(or
its
equivalent)
to
create
a
Gantt
chart
in
which
you:
1.
Document
all
resources
that
would
be
required
for
this
project
within
the
Resource
Sheet
form.
2.
List
the
activities
required
for
the
project.
Break
down
the
activities
by
the
major
milestones.
3.
Enter
the
estimate
of
required
durations,
dependencies,
and
assign
resources
for
each
activity.
4.
Generate
a
Gantt
chart
that
shows
all
of
the
project
deliverables,
from
beginning
to
end.
Section
2
of
your
assignment
must
follow
these
formatting
requirements:
o
Include
charts
or
diagrams
created
in
Excel,
Visio,
MS
Project,
or
one
of
their
equivalents
such
as
Open
Project,
Dia,
and
OpenOffice.
The
completed
diagrams/charts
must
be
imported
into
a
Word
document.
The
specific
course
learning
outcome
associated
with
this
assignment
is:
o
Plan
a
software
development
project.
scoring
Guide
Determine
the
factors
that
must
be
considered
and
observed
throughout
the
WBS
development
process,
and
explain
why.
10
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
the
factors
that
must
be
considered
and
observed
throughout
the
WBS
development
process.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Did
not
determine
relevant
factors
that
must
be
considered
and
observed
throughout
the
WBS
development
process.
Competent
(80-89%)
Determined
the
factors
that
must
be
considered
and
observed
throughout
the
WBS
development
process,
but
did
not
explain
why.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Determined
the
factors
that
must
be
considered
and
observed
throughout
the
WBS
development
process,
and
explained
why.
Create
a
work
breakdown
structure
(WBS)
for
the
scope
of
the
project.
5
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
a
WBS
for
the
scope
of
the
project.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Created
a
WBS
for
the
scope
of
the
project,
but
it
is
not
logical.
Competent
(80-89%)
Created
a
WBS
for
the
scope
of
the
project
that
is
mostly
logical.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Created
a
WBS
for
the
scope
of
the
project.
Submit
the
various
activities
required
for
this
project
and
provide
an
estimate
of
duration
for
each
activity
based
on
the
number
of
resources
available
for
the
project.
Include
assumptions
and
basis
for
each
estimate.
10
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
the
various
activities
required
for
this
project,
and
did
not
submit
an
estimate
of
duration
for
each
activity.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Submitted
the
various
activities
required
for
this
project,
but
did
not
provide
an
estimate
of
duration
for
each
activity
and/or
did
not
include
assumptions
and
basis
for
each
estimate.
Competent
(80-89%)
Submitted
the
various
activities
required
for
this
project
and
provided
an
estimate
of
duration
for
each
activity.
Included
assumptions
and
basis
for
each
estimate.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Analyzed
the
various
activities
required
for
this
project
and
provided
an
estimate
of
duration
for
each
activity.
Included
assumptions
and
basis
for
each
estimate.
Recommend
the
estimation
technique
that
should
be
used
for
each
activity
(that
is,
PERT,
Delphi,
analogy,
expert
judgment,
or
rule
of
thumb).
5
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
the
estimation
technique
that
should
be
used
for
each
activity.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Recommended
an
estimation
technique
that
was
not
relevant
to
each
activity.
Competent
(80-89%)
Recommended
the
estimation
technique
that
should
be
used
for
each
activity.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Recommended
the
estimation
technique
that
should
be
used
for
each
activity
and
provided
explanations.
Determine
1-2
major
milestones
the
project
will
encounter.
10
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
the
major
milestones
the
project
will
encounter.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Did
not
state
1-2
relevant
major
milestones
the
project
will
encounter.
Competent
(80-89%)
Determined
1—2
major
milestones
the
project
will
encounter.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Determined
more
than
two
major
milestones
the
project
will
encounter.
Describe
the
logical
sequence
of
planned
activities
required
to
achieve
the
project
and
analyze
how
monitoring
durations
on
the
critical
path
influences
the
success
of
the
project.
10
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
the
logical
sequence
of
planned
activities
required
to
achieve
the
project.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Did
not
describe
a
logical
sequence
of
planned
activities
required
to
achieve
the
project,
and/or
did
not
analyze
how
monitoring
durations
on
the
critical
path
influences
the
success
of
the
project.
Competent
(80-89%)
Described
the
logical
sequence
of
planned
activities
required
to
achieve
the
project
and
analyzed
how
monitoring
durations
on
the
critical
path
influences
the
success
of
the
project.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Described
the
logical
sequence
of
planned
activities
required
to
achieve
the
project
and
analyzed
how
monitoring
durations
on
the
critical
path
influences
the
success
of
the
project.
Provided
explanations.
Document
all
resources
that
would
be
required
for
this
project
within
the
Resource
Sheet
form.
10
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
all
resources
that
would
be
required
for
this
project
within
the
Resource
Sheet
form.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Documented
resources
that
would
be
required
for
this
project
within
the
Resource
Sheet
form,
but
one
or
more
resources
are
not
relevant.
Competent
(80-89%)
Documented
all
resources
that
would
be
required
for
this
project
within
the
Resource
Sheet
form.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Documented
all
relevant
resources
that
would
be
required
for
this
project
within
the
Resource
Sheet
form.
List
two
activities
required
for
the
project.
Break
down
the
activities
by
the
major
milestones.
10
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
the
activities
required
for
the
project.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Listed
one
activity
required
for
the
project.
Competent
(80-89%)
,
Listed
two
of
the
activities
required
for
the
project.
Broke
down
the
activities
by
the
major
milestones.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
.
songs
Listed
all
the
activities
required
for
the
project.
Broke
down
the
activities
by
the
major
milestones.
Enter
the
estimate
of
required
durations
and
dependencies,
and
assign
resources
for
each
activity.
10
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
the
estimate
of
required
durations,
dependencies,
and
did
not
assign
resources
for
each
activity.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Did
not
enter
logical
estimates
of
required
durations
and
dependencies,
and/or
did
not
assign
resources
for
each
activity.
Competent
(80-89%)
Entered
the
estimate
of
required
durations
and
dependencies,
and
assigned
resources
for
each
activity.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Entered
the
estimate
of
required
durations,
dependencies,
and
assigned
resources
for
each
activity.
Estimations
were
logical
and
supported
by
other
factors
of
the
project.
Generate
a
Gantt
chart
that
shows
the
project
deliverables
from
beginning
to
end.
10
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
a
Gantt
chart.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Generated
an
incomplete
Gantt
chart.
Competent
(80-89%)
Generated
a
Gantt
chart
that
shows
project
deliverables
from
beginning
to
end.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Generated
a
Gantt
chart
that
shows
all
project deliverables,
from
beginning
to
end.
Clarity,
writing
mechanics,
and
formatting
requirements.
10
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Writing
has
spelling,
punctuation,
and
grammatical
errors,
fragments,
comma
splices
and
run-ons
that
distract
from
the
message.
No
charts
or
diagrams
included.
More
than
six
errors
present.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Writing
has
spelling,
punctuation,
and
grammatical
errors
that
are
distracting
in
some
places.
Charts
or
diagrams
are
too
large
or
too
small
to
read.
5-6
errors
present.
Competent
(80-89%)
Writing
has
spelling,
punctuation,
and
grammatical
errors
that
are
distracting
in
a
few
places;
few
fragments,
comma
splices,
and
run-ons.
Charts
or
diagrams
are
reasonably
sized.
3—4
errors.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Writing
has
very
few
spelling,
punctuation,
and
grammatical
errors;
few
fragments,
comma
splices,
and
run-ons.
Charts
or
diagrams
are
reasonably
sized.
0-2
errors.
Week
8
Assignment
-
Performing
Effective
Project
Management
Summary
Click
the
linked
activity
title
to
access
this
assignment.
Text
Scenario
Imagine
that
you
are
employed
as
an
IT
project
manager
by
a
fast-food
organization.
This
organization
operates
many
fast-food
shops
within
the
region
and
would
like
to
promote
its
brand
by
creating
a
mobile
application
that
will
provide
its
customers
with
the
ability
to
view
the
nearest
fast-
food
shop
location
within
their
geographical
area.
As
a
member
of
the
software
development
team,
you
estimate
a
total
project
cost
of
$175,000.
You
have
designated
control
points
to
measure
project
progress.
At
control
point
2,
the
following
data
is
available:
o
Budget
Cost
of
Work
Performed:
$34,000.
o
Actual
Cost
of
Work
Performed:
$37,500.
There
are
various
stakeholders
that
are
interested
in
the
progress
of
the
project.
These
stakeholders
include
the
marketing
management
team
(internal
customers),
software
designers,
programmers,
testers,
and
upper
management.
The
software
development
team
has
attempted
to
release
a
mobile
application
of
this
magnitude
in
the
past;
however,
lack
of
sponsorship,
mobile
development
expertise,
and
technical
infrastructure
has
limited
the
team's
success.
Instructions
Write
a
4—6-page
paper
in
which
you:
1.
Identify
at
least
four
attributes
of
the
mobile
application
development
project
that
can
be
measured
and
controlled
and
evaluate
how
each
is
a
critical
factor
for
the
success
of
the
project.
2.
Generate
a
project
plan
summary
of
the
various
project
milestones.
Develop
a
WBS
that
details
work
packages
required
to
complete
the
project
scope.
3.
Develop
a
workflow
model
that
can
be
used
to
inspect
and
detect
defects
during
the
acceptance
of
this
mobile
product
through
the
use
of
graphical
tools
in
Microsoft
Word
or
Visio,
or
an
open-
source
alternative
such
as
Dia.
Note:
The
graphically
depicted
solution
is
not
included
in
the
required
page
length.
4.
Describe
how
the
defects
detected
during
the
acceptance
of
the
mobile
application
should
be
reported
and
explain
the
circumstances
in
which
a
defect
may
not
require
reporting.
5.
Analyze
the
communication
needs
of
the
different
project
stakeholders.
Explain
the
types
of
project
status
reports
that
would
be
useful
to
each.
6.
Compute
the
cost
variance,
schedule
variance,
cost
performance
index,
schedule
performance
index,
and
estimated
actual
cost
using
the
information
presented
at
control
point
2.
Interpret
the
project
schedule
and
budget
status
from
the
calculations.
7.
Explain
how
work
package,
binary
tracking,
and
earned
valued
reporting
can
be
used
effectively
during
the
maintenance
phase
of
the
software
life
cycle
if
various
change
requests
may
be
assigned
to
individuals
and
processed
on
an
individual
basis.
8.
Develop
a
risk
register
that
will
document
all
of
the
estimated
risks.
Assign
one
risk
management
technique
for
each
risk
and
explain
the
basis
for
your
selection.
9.
Use
at
least
three
quality
resources
in
this
assignment.
Note:
Wikipedia
and
similar
websites
do
not
qualify
as
quality
resources.
This
course
requires
the
use
of
Strayer
Writing
Standards.
For
assistance
and
information,
please
refer
to
the
Strayer
Writing
Standards
link
in
the
left-hand
menu
of
your
course.
Check
with
your
professor
for
any
additional
instructions.
The
specific
course
learning
outcome
associated
with
this
assignment
is:
o
Evaluate
project
monitoring
and
risk
management
strategies
for
a
software
development
project.
scoring
Guide
Identify
at
least
three
attributes
of
the
mobile
application
development
project
that
can
be
measured
and
controlled
and
evaluate
how
each
is
a
critical
factor
for
the
success
of
the
project.
10
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
attributes
of
the
mobile
application
development
project
that
canbe
measured’
and
controlled.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Identified
atleasttwo
attributes
of
the
mobile
application
development
project
thatcanbe
measured
and
controlled
and
evaluated
how
eachis
a
Critical
factor
for
the
success
of
the
project.
Competent
(80-89%)
-
Identified
three
attributes
of
the
mobile
application
development
project
that
canbe
measured
gnd
controlled
and
evaluated
how
eachis
critical
factor
forthe
success
of
the
project.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
-
Identified
four
or
more
attributes
of
the
mobile
application
development
project
that
can
be
measured
and
controlled
and
evaluated
how
each
is
a
critical
factor
for
the
success
of
the
project.
Generate
a
project
plan
summary
of
the
various
project
milestones.
Develop
a
WBS
that
details
work
packages
required
to
complete
project
scope.
15
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
a
project
plan
summary
of
the
various
project
milestones.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Generated
a
project
plan
summary
of
the
various
project
milestones,
but
some
important
details
are
missing.
Developed
a
WBS
that
details
work
packages
required
to
complete
project
scope,
but
some
important
details
are
missing.
Competent
(80-89%)
Generated
a
project
plan
summary
of
the
various
project
milestones.
Developed
a
WBS
that
details
work
packages
required
to
complete
project
scope.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Generated
a
project
plan
summary
of
the
various
project
milestones.
Developed
a
WBS
that
details
work
packages
required
to
complete
project
scope
and
provides
justification
for
each.
Develop
a
workflow
model
that
can
be
used
to
inspect
and
detect
defects
during
the
acceptance
of
this
mobile
product
through
the
use
of
graphical
tools
in
Microsoft
Word
or
Visio,
or
an
open
source
alternative
such
as
Dia.
10
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
a
workflow
model
that
can
be
used
to
inspect
and
detect
defects
during
the
acceptance
of
this
mobile
product
through
the
use
of
graphical
tools.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Developed
a
workflow
model
that
can
be
used
to
inspect
and
detect
defects
during
the
acceptance
of
this
mobile
product
through
the
use
of
graphical
tools,
but
some
important
details
are
missing.
Competent
(80-89%)
Developed
a
workflow
model
that
can
be
used
to
inspect
and
detect
defects
during
the
acceptance
of
this
mobile
product
through
the
use
of
graphical
tools.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Developed
a
well-laid-
out
workflow
model
that
can
be
used
to
inspect
and
detect
defects
during
the
acceptance
of
this
mobile
product
through
the
competent
use
of
graphical
tools.
Describe
how
the
defects
detected
during
the
acceptance
of
the
mobile
application
should
be
reported
and
explain
the
circumstances
in
which
a
defect
may
not
require
reporting.
5
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
how
the
defects
detected
during
the
acceptance
of
the
mobile
application
should
be
reported
and
did
not
submit
the
circumstances
in
which
a
defect
may
not
require
reporting.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Described
how
the
defects
detected
during
the
acceptance
of
the
mobile
application
should
be
reported
and
explained
the
circumstances
in
which
a
defect
may
not
require
reporting
but
some
important
details
were
missing.
Competent
(80-89%)
Described
how
the
defects
detected
during
the
acceptance
of
the
mobile
application
should
be
reported
and
explained
the
circumstances
in
which
a
defect
may
not
require
reporting.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Analyzed
how
the
defects
detected
during
the
acceptance
of
the
mobile
application
should
be
reported
and
explained
the
circumstances
in
which
a
defect
may
not
require
reporting.
Describe
the
communication
needs
of
the
different
project
stakeholders.
Explain
the
types
of
project
status
reports
that
would
be
useful
to
each.
10
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
the
communication
needs
of
the
different
project
stakeholders.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Stated
the
communication
needs
of
the
different
project
stakeholders,
but
did
not
provide
explanation.
Did
not
explain
the
types
of
project
status
reports
that
would
be
useful
to
each.
Competent
(80-89%)
Described
the
communication
needs
of
the
different
project
stakeholders.
Explained
the
types
of
project
status
reports
that
would
be
useful
to
each.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Analyzed
the
communication
needs
of
the
different
project
stakeholders.
Explained
the
types
of
project
status
reports
that
would
be
useful
to
each.
Compute
the
cost
variance,
schedule
variance,
cost
performance
index,
schedule
performance
index,
and
estimated
actual
cost
using
the
information
presented
at
control
point
2.
Interpret
the
project
schedule
and
budget
status
from
the
calculations.
15
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
the
cost
variance,
schedule
variance,
cost
performance
index,
schedule
performance
index,
and
estimated
actual
cost.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Incorrectly
computed
the
cost
variance,
schedule
variance,
cost
performance
index,
schedule
performance
index,
and
estimated
actual
cost.
Did
not
interpret
the
project
schedule
and
budget
status
from
the
calculations.
Competent
(80-89%)
Computed
the
cost
variance,
schedule
variance,
cost
performance
index,
schedule
performance
index,
and
estimated
actual
cost.
Interpreted
the
project
schedule
and
budget
status
from
the
calculations.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Computed
the
cost
variance,
schedule
variance,
cost
performance
index,
schedule
performance
index,
and
estimated
actual
cost.
Interpreted
the
project
schedule
and
budget
status
from
the
calculations.
All
computations
demonstrated
a
thorough
understanding
of
this
project.
Explain
how
work
package,
binary
tracking,
and
earned
value
reporting
can
be
used
effectively
during
the
maintenance
phase
of
the
software
life
cycle
if
various
change
requests
may
be
assigned
to
individuals
and
processed
on
an
individual
basis.
10
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
how
work
package,
binary
tracking,
and
earned
value
reporting
can
be
used
effectively
during
the
maintenance
phase
of
the
software
life
cycle
if
various
change
requests
may
be
assigned
to
individuals
and
processed
on
an
individual
basis.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Explained
how
work
package,
binary
tracking,
and
earned
value
reporting
can
be
used
effectively
during
the
maintenance
phase
of
the
software
life
cycle
if
various
change
requests
may
be
assigned
to
individuals
and
processed
on
an
individual
basis,
but
some
important
details
are
missing.
Competent
(80-89%)
Explained
how
work
package,
binary
tracking,
and
earned
value
reporting
can
be
used
effectively
during
the
maintenance
phase
of
the
software
life
cycle
if
various
change
requests
may
be
assigned
to
individuals
and
processed
on an
individual
basis.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Analyzed
how
work
package,
binary
tracking,
and
earned
value
reporting
can
be
used
effectively
during
the
maintenance
phase
of
the
software
life
cycle
if
various
change
requests
may
be
assigned
to
individuals
and
processed
on an
individual
basis.
Develop
a
risk
register
that
will
document
all
of
the
estimated
risks.
Assign
one
risk
management
technique
for
each
risk
and
explain
the
basis
for
your
selection.
10
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
a
risk
register
that
will
document
all
of
the
estimated
risks.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Developed
a
risk
register
that
will
document
all
of
the
estimated
risks.
Did
not
assign
one
risk
management
technique
for
each
risk.
Competent
(80-89%)
Developed
a
risk
register
that
will
document
all
of
the
estimated
risks.
Assigned
one
risk
management
technique
for
each
risk
and
explained
the
basis
for
your
selection.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Developed
risk
register
that
will
document
all
of
the
estimated
risks.
Assigned
one
risk
management
technique
for
each
risk
and
explained
the
basis
for
your
selection.
Used
real-
life
examples
as
support.
Use
at
least
three
quality
resources
in
this
assignment.
5
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
No
references
provided.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Did
not
meet
the
required
number
of
references;
some
or
all
references
were
not
peer-reviewed,
academic
references.
Competent
(80-89%)
Met
the
required
number
of
references;
some
or
all
references
were
not
peer-
reviewed,
academic
references.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Met
the
required
number
of
references;
all
references
were
peer-reviewed,
academic
references.
Clarity,
writing
mechanics,
and
formatting
requirements.
10
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Writing
has
spelling,
punctuation,
and
grammatical
errors,
fragments,
comma
splices
and
run-ons
that
distract
from
the
message.
More
than
Six
errors.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
19%)
Writing
has
spelling,
punctuation,
and
grammatical
errors
that
are
distracting
in
some
places.
5-6
errors
present.
Competent
(80-89%)
4:
Writing
has
spelling,
punctuation,
and
grammatical
errors
that
are
distracting
in
a
few
places;
few
fragments,
comma
splices,
and
run-ons.
3A
errors.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
“4:
Writing
has
very
few
spelling,
punctuation,
and
grammatical
errors;
few
fragments,
comma
splices,
and
run-ons.
0-2
errors.
Week
10
Assignment
-
Term
Paper:
Managing
a
Telecom
Project
Summary
Click
the
linked
activity
title
to
access
this
assignment.
Text
Overview
This
assignment
consists
of
two
sections:
a
written
project
plan,
and
a
Gantt
chart
that
is
created
through
the
use
of
MS
Project.
You
must
submit
the
two
sections
as
separate
files
for
the
completion
of
this
assignment.
Label
each
file
name
according
to
the
section
of
the
assignment
it
is
written
for.
Additionally,
you
may
create
and/or
assume
all
necessary
assumptions
needed
for
the
completion
of
this
assignment.
Tip:
Review
instructor
feedback
from
all
of
your
assignments,
particularly
the
Planning
a
Software
Development
Project
assignment
from
Week
6.
Be
sure
to
implement
any
changes
based
on
that
feedback
in
this
assignment.
Scenario
Due
to
your
extensive
ability
and
knowledge
of
project
management,
you
have
been
promoted
as
a
senior
project
manager
for
a
national
cybersecurity
organization.
For
this
role,
you
will
be
responsible
for
managing
the
launch
of
a
new
cybersecurity
service
that
will
attract
new
customers.
This
project
will
require:
eo
Updating
cloud-based
systems
that
interface
with
customers.
This
effort
requires
programmers
to
update
databases
and
web
interfaces
that
will
include new
cybersecurity
°o
Performing
billing
configurations
to
financial
information
systems.
This
effort
includes
modifying
the
back-end
programs
that
calculate
billing
and
financial
reports
data
and
include
new
cybersecurity
service
rates.
o
Providing
training
on
the
new
service
for
the
company's
customer
service
staff.
This
effort
includes
developing
an
online
training
manual,
conducting
training
for
customer
service
staff,
and
updating
an
internal
website
with
a
Frequently
Asked
Questions
section
for
the
new
cybersecurity
service.
Your
job
is
to
assist
in
the
development
of
each
described
deliverable.
Your
team
is composed
of
four
web-based
developers,
one
database
manager,
two
network
specialists,
two
technical
trainers,
and
one
technical
writer.
They
are
devoted
to
operational
management
duties
35
percent
of
the
time.
One
of
the
web-based developers
has
recently
joined
the
team
and
has
minimal
experience
with
configuring
cloud-based
systems.
The
service
product
launch
must
be
completed
within
nine
months.
Upper
management
is
available
to
supply
the
necessary
funding
required
to
complete
this
project.
Instructions
Section
1:
Written
Project
Plan
Write
a
10—12-page
paper
in
which
you:
1.
Select
a
project
management
framework/methodology
that
could
be
used
to
develop
this
project
and
ensure
that
project
objectives
are
met.
Provide
the
rationale
for
your
selection.
2.
Evaluate
the
possibility
of
using
agile
project
management
for
any
deliverables
of
the
project.
3.
Develop
a
WBS
that
meets
the
project
scope.
Provide
details
at
the
activity
level
for
the
efforts
required
to
achieve
each
deliverable.
Note:
WBS
must
be
in
indented
format
as
shown
in
Figure
5.5B
in
Chapter
5
of
the
text.
4.
List
all
possible
resources
that
would
be
required
for
completing
this
project.
Assign
resources
to
each
activity.
Describe
each
resource’s
role
and
the
level
of
experience
each
activity
would
require.
5.
Utilize
estimation
techniques
to
generate
estimates
of
costs,
resources,
and
durations
for
each
activity.
Determine
the
constraints
that
must
be
observed
and
the
basis
for
each
estimate.
6.
Determine
the
monitoring
and
control
process
that
will
be
utilized
for
the
project.
Include
discussion
on
how
you
would
perform
earned
value
analysis
to
provide
details
on
project
status.
7.
Determine
the
values
that
could
be
utilized
to
calculate
planned
costs,
actual
costs,
and
earned
value.
8.
Develop
a
quality
management
plan
that
will
minimize
defects
for
project
deliverables.
Determine
the
frequency
and
metrics
that
will
be
utilized
for
inspections.
9.
Determine
the
techniques
that
could
be
used
to
enumerate
the
various
risks
that
may
exist
within
the
project.
Recommend
risk
management
practices
that
will
mitigate
ongoing
risks
throughout
the
project.
10.
Use
at
least
six
quality
resources
in
this
assignment.
Note:
Wikipedia
and
similar
websites
do
not
qualify
as
quality
resources.
Section
1
of
your
assignment
must
follow
these
formatting
requirements:
o
This
course
requires
the
use
of
Strayer
Writing
Standards.
For
assistance
and
information,
please
refer
to
the
Strayer
Writing
Standards
link
in
the
left-hand
menu
of
your
course.
Check
with
your
professor
for
any
additional
instructions.
section
2:
Gantt
Chart
Use
Microsoft
Project
(or
its
equivalent)
to
create
a
Gantt
chart
in
which
you:
1.
Record
the
data
generated
from
the
estimation
process.
2.
Describe
your
assumptions
and
declare
the
dependencies
for
the
logical
succession
of
each
activity.
Section
2
of
your
assignment
must
follow
these
formatting
requirements:
o
Include
charts
or
diagrams
created
in
Excel,
Visio,
MS
Project,
or
one
of
their
equivalents
such
as
Open
Project,
Dia,
and
OpenOffice.
The
completed
diagrams/charts
must
be
imported
into
a
Word
document.
The
specific
course
learning
outcome
associated
with
this
assignment
is:
o
Plan
a
software
development
project.
Scoring
Guide
Select
a
project
management
framework/methodology
that
could
be
used
to
develop
this
project
and
ensure
that
project
objectives
are
met.
Provide
the
rationale
for
your
selection.
10
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
a
project
management
framework/methodolo
gy
that
could
be
used
to
develop
this
project
and
ensure
that
project
objectives
are
met.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Selected
a
project
management
framework/methodolo
gy
that
could
be
used
to
develop
this
project
and
ensure
that
project
objectives
are
met,
but
the
framework/methodolo
gy
is
not
relevant
or
logical.
Competent
(80-89%)
Selected
a
project
management
framework/methodolo
gy
that
could
be
used
to
develop
this
project
and
ensure
that
project
objectives
are
met.
Provided
the
rationale
for
your
selection.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Selected
a
project
management
framework/methodolo
gy
that
could
be
used
to
develop
this
project
and
ensure
that
project
objectives
are
met.
Provided
and
justified
the
rationale
for
your
selection,
using
real-world
examples
of
the
framework/methodolo
gy’s
successful
use.
Evaluate
the
possibility
of
using
agile
project
management
for
one
deliverable
of
the
project.
7
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
the
possibility
of
using
agile
project
management
for
any
deliverables
of
the
project.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Stated
the
possibility
of
using
agile
project
management
for
any
deliverables
of
the
project,
but
did
not
provide
a
logical
explanation.
Competent
(80-89%)
Stated
the
possibility
of
using
agile
project
management
for
one
deliverable
of
the
project.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Evaluated
the
possibility
of
using
agile
project
management
for
multiple
deliverables
of
the
project.
Develop
a
WBS
that
meets
the
project
scope.
Provide
details
at
the
activity
level
for
the
efforts
required
to
achieve
one
deliverable.
10
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
a
WBS
that
meets
the
project
scope.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Developed
a
WBS
that
meets
the
project
scope.
Did
not
provided
details
at
the
activity
level
for
the
efforts
required
to
achieve
a
deliverable.
Competent
(80-89%)
Developed
a
WBS
that
meets
the
project
scope.
Provided
details
at
the
activity
level
for
the
efforts
required
to
achieve
one
deliverable.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Developed
a
WBS
that
meets
the
project
scope.
Provided
details
at
the
activity
level
for
the
efforts
required
to
achieve
each
deliverable.
List
all
possible
resources
that
would
be
required
for
completing
this
project.
Assign
resources
to
two
activities.
Describe
each
resource’s
role
and
the
level
of
experience
each
activity
would
require.
10
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
all
possible
resources
that
would
be
required
for
completing
this
project.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Listed
one
possible
resource
that
would
be
required
for
completing
this
project.
Described
one
resource’s
role
and
the
level
of
experience
one
activity
would
require.
Competent
(80-89%)
Listed
all
possible
resources
that
would
be
required
for
completing
this
project.
Assigned
resources
to
two
activities.
Described
each
resource’s
role
and
the
level
of
experience
two
activities
would
require.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Listed
all
possible
resources
that
would
be
required
for
completing
this
project.
Assigned
resources
to
each
activity.
Described
each
resource’s
role
and
the
level
of
experience
each
activity
would
require.
Utilize
estimation
techniques
to
generate
estimates
of
costs,
resources,
and
durations
for
each
activity.
Determine
the
constraints
that
must
be
observed
and
the
basis
for
each
estimate.
7
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
estimation
techniques
to
generate
estimates
of
costs,
resources,
and
durations
for
each
activity.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Utilized
estimation
techniques
to
generate
estimates
of
costs,
resources,
and
durations
for
each
activity,
but the
techniques
are
not
logical.
Did
not
determine
the
constraints
that
must
be
observed
and
the
basis
for
each
estimate.
Competent
(80-89%)
Utilized
estimation
techniques
to
generate
estimates
of
costs,
resources,
and
durations
for
each
activity.
Determined
the
constraints
that
must
be
observed
and
the
basis
for
each
estimate.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Showed
understanding
in
use
of
estimation
techniques
to
generate
logical
estimates
of
costs,
resources,
and
durations
for
each
activity.
Determined
the
relevant
constraints
that
must
be
observed
and
the
basis
for
each
estimate.
Determine
the
monitoring
and
control
process
that
will
be
utilized
for
the
project.
Include
discussion
on
how
you
would
perform
earned
value
analysis
to
provide
details
on
project
status.
Determine
the
values
that
could
be
utilized
to
calculate
planned
costs,
actual
costs,
and
earned
value.
7
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
the
monitoring
and
control
process
that
will
be
utilized
for
the
project.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Determined
the
monitoring
and
control
process
that
will
be
utilized
for
the
project.
Did
not
include
discussion
on
how
you
would
perform
earned
value
analysis
to
provide
details
on
project
status.
Did
not
determine
the
values
that
could
be
utilized
to
calculate
planned
costs,
actual
costs,
and
earned
value.
Competent
(80-89%)
Determined
the
monitoring
and
control
process
that
will
be
utilized
for
the
project.
Included
discussion
on
how
you
would
perform
earned
value
analysis
to
provide
details
on
project
status.
Determined
the
values
that
could
be
utilized
to
calculate
planned
costs,
actual
costs,
and
earned
value.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Determined
the
monitoring
and
control
process
that
will
be
utilized
for
the
project.
Included
detailed
discussion
on
how
you
would
perform
earned
value
analysis
to
provide
details
on
project
status.
Determined
the
values
that
could
be
utilized
to
calculate
planned
costs,
actual
costs,
and
earned
value.
Included
real-
life
examples.
Develop
a
quality
management
plan
that
will
minimize
defects
for
project
deliverables.
Determine
one
frequency
and
metric
that
will
be
utilized
for
inspections.
7
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
a
quality
management
plan
that
will
minimize
defects
for
project
deliverables.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Developed
a
quality
management
plan
that
will
minimize
defects
for
project
deliverables,
but
it
is
not
relevant
to
the
project.
Did
not
determine
the
frequency
and
metrics
that
will
be
utilized
for
inspections.
Competent
(80-89%)
Developed
a
quality
management
plan
that
will
minimize
defects
for
project
deliverables.
Determined
one
frequency
and
metric
that
will
be
utilized
for
inspections.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Developed
a
quality
management
plan
that
will
minimize
defects
for
project
deliverables.
Determined
multiple
frequencies
and
metrics
that
will
be
utilized
for
inspections.
Determine
the
techniques
that could
be
used
to
enumerate
the
various
risks
that
may
exist
within
the
project.
Recommend
two
risk
management
practices
that
will
mitigate
ongoing
risks
throughout
the
project.
7%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
the
techniques
that
could
be
used
to
enumerate
the
various
risks
that
may
exist
within
the
project.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Determined
the
techniques
that
could
be
used
to
enumerate
the
various
risks
that
may
exist
within
the
project.
Recommended
one
risk
management
practice
that
will
mitigate
ongoing
risks
throughout
the
project.
Competent
(80-89%)
Determined
the
techniques
that
could
be
used
to
enumerate
the
various
risks
that
may
exist
within
the
project.
Recommended
two
risk
management
practices
that
will
mitigate
ongoing
risks
throughout
the
project.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Determined
the
techniques
that
could
be
used
to
enumerate
the
various
risks
that
may
exist
within
the
project.
Recommended
more
than
two
risk
management
practices
that
will
mitigate
ongoing
risks
throughout
the
project.
Record
the
data
generated
from
the
estimation
process.
10
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
the
data
generated
from
the
estimation
process.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Recorded
the
data
generated
from
the
estimation
process,
but
important
details
are
missing.
Competent
(80-89%)
Recorded
the
data
generated
from
the
estimation
process.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Recorded
the
data
generated
from
the
estimation
process,
with
no
errors.
Describe
your
assumptions
and
declare
the
dependencies
for
the
logical
succession
of
three
activities.
10
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Did
not
submit
your
assumptions
and
did
not
submit
the
dependencies
for
the
logical
succession
of
each
activity.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Described
your
assumptions
and
declared
the
dependencies
for
the
logical
succession
of
one
or
two
activities.
Competent
(80-89%)
Described
your
assumptions
and
declared
the
dependencies
for
the
logical
succession
of
three
activities.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Described
your
assumptions
and
declared
the
dependencies
for
the
logical
succession
of
each
activity.
5
%
Use
at
least
six
quality
resources
in
this
assignment.
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
No
references
provided.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Did
not
meet
the
required
number
of
references;
some
or
all
references
were
not
peer-reviewed,
academic
references.
Competent
(80-89%)
Met
the
required
number
of
references;
some
or
all
references
were
not
peer-
reviewed,
academic
references.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
Met
the
required
number
of
references;
all
references
were
peer-reviewed,
academic
references.
Clarity,
writing
mechanics,
and
formatting
requirements.
10
%
Unacceptable
(Below
70%)
Writing
has
spelling,
punctuation,
and
grammatical
errors,
fragments,
comma
splices
and
run-ons
that
distract
from
the
message.
Nocharis
or
diagrams
included.
More
than
six
errors
present.
Needs
Improvement
(70-
79%)
Writing
has
spelling,
punctuation,
and
grammatical
errors
that
are
distractingin
some
places.
Charts
or
diagrams
are
too
large
ortoosmallto
read.
5-6
errors
present.
Competent
(80-89%)
4:
;
Writing
has
spelling,
punctuation,
and
grammatical
errors
that
are
distracting
in
9
few
places;
few
fragments,
comma
splices,
andrun-ons.
Charts
or
diagrams
are
reasonably
sized.
3-4
errors.
Exemplary
(90-100%)
“4:
Writing
has
very
few
spelling,
punctuation,
and
grammatical
errors;
few
fragments,
comma
splices,
and
run-ons.
Charts
or
diagrams
are
reasonably
sized.
0-2
errors.
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