Term Paper: Project Managers and Ethics, Leadership, and Technology

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Points: 190 Term Paper: Project Managers and Ethics, Leadership, and Technology

Criteria Unacceptable

Below 70% F

Fair

70-79% C

Proficient

80-89% B

Exemplary

90-100% A

1. Describe the different organizational structures as it relates to project management (i.e., functional, project- based, matrix).

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2. Discuss at least two (two) different roles that project managers can play in organizational leadership.

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3. Describe at least three (3) human resource factors that affect project management.

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4. Recommend five (5) conflict resolution techniques that project managers can utilize to keep team members productive.

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5. Explain at least three (3) leadership approaches and when they are best utilized.

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6. Describe five (5) ethical situations or dilemmas that project managers might face in their role within an organization.

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7. Summarize tools and techniques commonly used in project procurement.

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project procurement.

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8. Assess the role of technology in project management.

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9. Provide your expectations for the development of the project management field aided by modern technologies.

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10. 4 references

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11. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements

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