MBA Project Mgmt Assignment

1. In a word processing document, create a table similar to the following. Column 1 of the table lists the four different quality management approaches. In the corresponding cell of Column 2, write a short description summarizing each approach. In the corresponding cell of Column 3, list three characteristics or principles associated with each approach. Lastly, in Column 4, apply the approach with a short description of how it can be used in a scenario or existing project of yours.

Approach	Description	Characteristics/Principles	Application
Deming
Juran
Crosby
Imai

2. SHORT ANSWER ASSIGNMENT –TECHNOLOGY CLASSIFICATIONS

The three broad categories of technologies found in a typical technological portfolio: Base Technologies, Key Technologies, and Pacing Technologies. In your own words, provide a description of each of these categories. Following each of your descriptions, identify an example of each type of technology and explain why you feel it fits into the category. (Your answer needs to be at least 200 words)

3. SHORT ESSAY ASSIGNMENT – SOFTWARE PLUSES AND MINUSES

In your own words identify three areas where project management software is especially beneficial and how it is beneficial. Also, identify one area where project management software is not beneficial to project management and explain why you feel this is the case. Explain the rationale behind your answers. (Your answer needs to be at least 200 words)