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Table of Contents
1. PROJECT OVERVIEW
1.1 Purpose, Scope and Objectives, and Business Case
1.1.1 Scope
1.1.2 Statement of Work (SOW)
1.1.3 Business Case
1.2 Project Deliverables
1.3 Project Organization
1.4 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
1.4.1 Task description documentation
1.4.2 Organization Breakdown Structure (OBS)
1.5 Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)
1.6 Work Authorization
1.7 Project Charter
2. RISK ASSESSMENT
2.1 Risk Identification
2.2 Assessment of Probability and Consequence (Qualitative)
2.3 Assessment of Probability and Consequence (Quantitative)
2.4 Mitigation Strategies
3. PROJECT SCHEDULE
3.1 Activity Duration Estimates
3.2 Gantt Chart
3.3 Activity Network
4. PROJECT BUDGET
4.1 Project Resources
4.2 Other costs
4.3 Cost estimates
4.4 Time-phased budget
5. COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT
6. TRACKING AND STATUS UPDATES
6.1 Tracking method
6.2 Notification record
6.3 Control systems
7. PROJECT CLOSE-OUT
7.1 Close cost accounts
7.2 Lessons Learned
Project Overview—This section is intended to provide a brief background description of the project, including motivation, goals and objectives, success criteria by which it will be evaluated, major project deliverables, and identified constraints. See Chapter 5 for development of project scope.
1.1Purpose, Scope and Objectives, and Business Case—Describe the purpose of the project here. What are the key deliverables, that is, the major items to be delivered to the customer, other stakeholders, suppliers, or other parties?
1.1.1Scope—Describe the project scope in general terms. Include a problem statement, detailed steps in requirements gathering (who was consulted, when?), information gathering (critical features uncovered from investigation), project constraints, alternatives analysis, and business case documentation.
1.1.2Statement of Work (SOW)—Include a detailed SOW for the project. Include:
1. Key milestones
2. Resource requirements
3. Risks and concerns
4. Acceptance criteria
1.1.3Business Case—Insert the project Business Case here. You can find an explanation of the business case in Chapter 5. Briefly identify the business needs to be satisfied, the feasibility of the project, a description of internal and external forces likely to affect the project, a comparative analysis of the costs and benefits of this project over alternative solutions, and time estimates to return on investment. Identify how the satisfaction of business needs will be determined.
1.2Project Deliverables—List the major items or project features to be delivered to the client. Include sign-off documentation from client to demonstrate their concurrence with the deliverable set.
1.3Project Organization—Indicate all project team members, their specific roles, and project organization hierarchy. Where appropriate, indicate joint responsibility between project m ...
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EXECUTION PLAN REVISION HISTORY
Table of Contents
1. 1. PROJECT OVERVIEW
1. 1.1 Purpose, Scope and Objectives, and Business Case
1. 1.1.1 Scope
2. 1.1.2 Statement of Work (SOW)
3. 1.1.3 Business Case
2. 1.2 Project Deliverables
3. 1.3 Project Organization
4. 1.4 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
1. 1.4.1 Task description documentation
2. 1.4.2 Organization Breakdown Structure (OBS)
5. 1.5 Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)
6. 1.6 Work Authorization
7. 1.7 Project Charter
2. 2. RISK ASSESSMENT
1. 2.1 Risk Identification
2. 2.2 Assessment of Probability and Consequence (Qualitative)
3. 2.3 Assessment of Probability and Consequence (Quantitative)
4. 2.4 Mitigation Strategies
3. 3. PROJECT SCHEDULE
1. 3.1 Activity Duration Estimates
2. 3.2 Gantt Chart
3. 3.3 Activity Network
4. 4. PROJECT BUDGET
1. 4.1 Project Resources
2. 4.2 Other costs
3. 4.3 Cost estimates
4. 4.4 Time-phased budget
5. 5. COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT
6. 6. TRACKING AND STATUS UPDATES
1. 6.1 Tracking method
2. 6.2 Notification record
3. 6.3 Control systems
7. 7. PROJECT CLOSE-OUT
1. 7.1 Close cost accounts
2. 7.2 Lessons Learned
1. Project Overview—This section is intended to provide a brief background description of the project, including motivation, goals and objectives, success criteria by which it will be evaluated, major project deliverables, and identified constraints. See Chapter 5 for development of project scope.
1. 1.1 Purpose, Scope and Objectives, and Business Case—Describe the purpose of the project here. What are the key deliverables, that is, the major items to be delivered to the customer, other stakeholders, suppliers, or other parties?
1. 1.1.1 Scope—Describe the project scope in general terms. Include a problem statement, detailed steps in requirements gathering (who was consulted, when?), information gathering (critical features uncovered from investigation), project constraints, alternatives analysis, and business case documentation.
2. 1.1.2 Statement of Work (SOW)—Include a detailed SOW for the project. Include:
· 1. Key milestones
· 2. Resource requirements
· 3. Risks and concerns
· 4. Acceptance criteria
3. 1.1.3 Business Case—Insert the project Business Case here. You can find an explanation of the business case in Chapter 5. Briefly identify the business needs to be satisfied, the feasibility of the project, a description of internal and external forces likely to affect the project, a comparative analysis of the costs and benefits of this project over alternative solutions, and time estimates to return on investment. Identify how the satisfaction of business needs will be determined.
2. 1.2 Project Deliverables—List the major items or project features to be delivered to the client. Include sign-off documentation from client to demonstrate their concurrence with the deliverable set.
3. 1.3 Project Organization—Indicate al ...
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Version #
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EXECUTION PLAN REVISION HISTORY
Table of Contents
1. 1. PROJECT OVERVIEW
1. 1.1 Purpose, Scope and Objectives, and Business Case
1. 1.1.1 Scope
2. 1.1.2 Statement of Work (SOW)
3. 1.1.3 Business Case
2. 1.2 Project Deliverables
3. 1.3 Project Organization
4. 1.4 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
1. 1.4.1 Task description documentation
2. 1.4.2 Organization Breakdown Structure (OBS)
5. 1.5 Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)
6. 1.6 Work Authorization
7. 1.7 Project Charter
2. 2. RISK ASSESSMENT
1. 2.1 Risk Identification
2. 2.2 Assessment of Probability and Consequence (Qualitative)
3. 2.3 Assessment of Probability and Consequence (Quantitative)
4. 2.4 Mitigation Strategies
3. 3. PROJECT SCHEDULE
1. 3.1 Activity Duration Estimates
2. 3.2 Gantt Chart
3. 3.3 Activity Network
4. 4. PROJECT BUDGET
1. 4.1 Project Resources
2. 4.2 Other costs
3. 4.3 Cost estimates
4. 4.4 Time-phased budget
5. 5. COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT
6. 6. TRACKING AND STATUS UPDATES
1. 6.1 Tracking method
2. 6.2 Notification record
3. 6.3 Control systems
7. 7. PROJECT CLOSE-OUT
1. 7.1 Close cost accounts
2. 7.2 Lessons Learned
1. Project Overview—This section is intended to provide a brief background description of the project, including motivation, goals and objectives, success criteria by which it will be evaluated, major project deliverables, and identified constraints. See Chapter 5 for development of project scope.
1. 1.1 Purpose, Scope and Objectives, and Business Case—Describe the purpose of the project here. What are the key deliverables, that is, the major items to be delivered to the customer, other stakeholders, suppliers, or other parties?
1. 1.1.1 Scope—Describe the project scope in general terms. Include a problem statement, detailed steps in requirements gathering (who was consulted, when?), information gathering (critical features uncovered from investigation), project constraints, alternatives analysis, and business case documentation.
2. 1.1.2 Statement of Work (SOW)—Include a detailed SOW for the project. Include:
· 1. Key milestones
· 2. Resource requirements
· 3. Risks and concerns
· 4. Acceptance criteria
3. 1.1.3 Business Case—Insert the project Business Case here. You can find an explanation of the business case in Chapter 5. Briefly identify the business needs to be satisfied, the feasibility of the project, a description of internal and external forces likely to affect the project, a comparative analysis of the costs and benefits of this project over alternative solutions, and time estimates to return on investment. Identify how the satisfaction of business needs will be determined.
2. 1.2 Project Deliverables—List the major items or project features to be delivered to the client. Include sign-off documentation from client to demonstrate their concurrence with the deliverable set.
3. 1.3 Project Organization—Indicate al ...
NCV 4 Project Management Hands-On Support Slide Show - Module 2Future Managers
This slide show complements the Learner Guide NCV 4 Project Management Hands-On Training by Bert Eksteen, published by Future Managers. For more information visit our website www.futuremanagers.net
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One of the challenges of explaining project management to people who are unfamiliar with the approach, is that descriptions are often either so high-level as to be meaningless, or so detailed that they are overwhelming. Over the years, I have come to use a model as a framework for introducing and discussing project management tools and techniques. It can be used as the basis for a five-minute explanation of what is involved in project management, but also as an outline for more detailed discussions. (The actual model can be found on the Key Consulting website under free templates and info.)
Stepwise Project planning in software developmentProf Ansari
The following activities are:
Identify objectives and practical measures of the effectiveness in meeting those objectives.
Establish a project authority
Stakeholder analysis – identify all stakeholders in the project and their interests
Modify objectives in the light of stakeholder’s analysis
Establish methods of communication with all parties
2.4
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PROJECT SCOPE STATEMENT
PURPOSE: Generally describes the project’s deliverables and the work required to create those deliverables. The project scope statement provides a common understanding of the project scope among all project stakeholders and describes the project’s major objectives. It also enables the project team to perform more detailed planning, guides the project team’s work during execution, and provides the baseline for evaluating whether requests for changes or additional work are contained within or outside the project’s boundaries.
Project ID
NNNNNN-NN
Date
MM/DD/YY
Project Name
Prepared By:
Project Objectives
Project objectives include the measurable success criteria of the project, e.g., “SMART.” Projects may have a wide variety of business, cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives. Project objectives can also include cost, schedule, and quality targets. Each project objective has attributes such as cost, volume, etc., a metric, and an absolute or relative value.
Product Scope Definition
Describes the characteristics of the product, service, or result that the project was undertaken to create. These characteristics will generally have less detail in early phases and more detail in later phases as they are progressively elaborated. While the form and substance of the characteristics will vary, the scope description should always provide sufficient detail to provide later project scope planning. Build off the high level scope statement as provided in the Project Charter.
Project Requirements
Describes the conditions or capabilities that must be met or possessed by the deliverables of the project to satisfy a contract, standard, specification or other formally imposed document. Analyses of all stakeholder needs, wants, and expectations are translated into prioritized requirements.
· Requirement #1
· Requirement #2 …
Resource Requirements
Describes the resource requirements, and whether resources will be acquired internally, externally, or a combination thereof.
Project Boundaries (Inclusions and Exclusions)
Identifies generally what is included within the project. It also states explicitly what is excluded from the project, if a stakeholder might assume that a particular product, service, or result could be a component of the project.
Critical Success Factors
Document the factors that will ensure the success or failure of the project.
Project Deliverables
Deliverables include both the outputs that comprise the product or service of the project, as well as ancillary results, such as project management reports and documentation. They describe what the clients will get when the project is completed.
Product Acceptance Criteria
Defines the process and criteria for accepting completed products.
Project Constraints
List and describe the specific project constraints associated with the project scope that limit the team’s options. For example, a predefined budget or any imposed dates that are issued by the cu.
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"AUTHORS BRICKLEY ZIMMERMAN & SMITH"
QUESTION 1
1.The text makes it clear that the management innovations of the 1980s and 1990s:
were almost all instant successes.
waxed and waned in use and popularity.
were instantly mostly failures.
were creations of the press and were never implemented in business.
QUESTION 2
2. If transactions costs can be reduced in a market place, then total producer and consumer surplus will:
increase.
stay the same.
decrease.
None of the above.
QUESTION 3
3. If a manager complies with all laws and regulations, then he can be confident that:
he is completely ethical.
he is fairly unethical.
he has begun to deal with ethical issues.
he will never run into ethical problems at work.
QUESTION 4
4. As a firm's market power in pricing decreases, the price elasticity of its demand:
stays the same.
decreases.
is equal to one.
increases.
QUESTION 5
5. If a management innovation is going to be successful, it needs to address:
decisioin making assignment should rest with the CEO.
incentive and reward systems.
shareholders' concerns.
the rights of the Board of Directors
QUESTION 6
6. Ethics is about making good decisions. Sometimes it is hard to see what economics has to do with ethics until you remember that economics is often defined as the:
science of choice.
key branch of theology.
disciple with high moral standards.
area that understand nothing about ethics.
QUESTION 7
7. Martha Steward seems to have made a bad decisison concerning the use of insider information in selling ImClone stock. The resulting negative publicity on the issue caused value of her corporation, Martha Steward Living, to fall by almost half. This example is suposed to show.
insider trading can pay off in certtain circunstances.
ethics and wealth creation are not linked in any way.
Stock markets are fickle stewards of wealth.
Ethics and wealth creation are closaely linked.
QUESTION 8
8. Strategy refers to the general policies that managers adopt to:
costs.
the number of customers at the same price.
the rate of technological change.
the generation of profits.
QUESTION 9
9. Competitive markets ususally promote the efficient use of resources. This is because:
resource owners bear the wealth effects of their decision.
managers always have proper incentives to make decisisons.
consumers usually provide the lists of corporate mistakes.
markets usually make equitable choices first.
QUESTION 10
10. Finding a way to create and capture value is part of:
business strategy
cost control systems.
management control, but not general management.
allowing the market to run a company's future plans.
QUESTION 11
11. One of the problems with making all the decisions at the top of a business orgnization is costliness of:
specific information.
gener.
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Resource Requirements
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Project Boundaries (Inclusions and Exclusions)
Identifies generally what is included within the project. It also states explicitly what is excluded from the project, if a stakeholder might assume that a particular product, service, or result could be a component of the project.
Critical Success Factors
Document the factors that will ensure the success or failure of the project.
Project Deliverables
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1.The text makes it clear that the management innovations of the 1980s and 1990s:
were almost all instant successes.
waxed and waned in use and popularity.
were instantly mostly failures.
were creations of the press and were never implemented in business.
QUESTION 2
2. If transactions costs can be reduced in a market place, then total producer and consumer surplus will:
increase.
stay the same.
decrease.
None of the above.
QUESTION 3
3. If a manager complies with all laws and regulations, then he can be confident that:
he is completely ethical.
he is fairly unethical.
he has begun to deal with ethical issues.
he will never run into ethical problems at work.
QUESTION 4
4. As a firm's market power in pricing decreases, the price elasticity of its demand:
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increases.
QUESTION 5
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incentive and reward systems.
shareholders' concerns.
the rights of the Board of Directors
QUESTION 6
6. Ethics is about making good decisions. Sometimes it is hard to see what economics has to do with ethics until you remember that economics is often defined as the:
science of choice.
key branch of theology.
disciple with high moral standards.
area that understand nothing about ethics.
QUESTION 7
7. Martha Steward seems to have made a bad decisison concerning the use of insider information in selling ImClone stock. The resulting negative publicity on the issue caused value of her corporation, Martha Steward Living, to fall by almost half. This example is suposed to show.
insider trading can pay off in certtain circunstances.
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Ethics and wealth creation are closaely linked.
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costs.
the number of customers at the same price.
the rate of technological change.
the generation of profits.
QUESTION 9
9. Competitive markets ususally promote the efficient use of resources. This is because:
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managers always have proper incentives to make decisisons.
consumers usually provide the lists of corporate mistakes.
markets usually make equitable choices first.
QUESTION 10
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§
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Fermentation
2).
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After you consider these questions, discuss how, if at all, your answers may help to shed light on the “nature” versus “nurture”
Please also respond to my classmate's responses for 3-4 sentences. Here are my classmate's responses:
1. Since my elementary school career, I have drastically changed as a result of being exposed to more anxiety-provoking tasks. My personality has thereby been affected in a number of ways due to the aforementioned prospect. I have since become more organized and artistic due to my increasing creativity--since I have efficacy in visual arts. I have also become more mature, since I am always paying attention to my surroundings and what other people are thinking of me. However many benefits have come around, there are as many negative factors that have affected my personality. As described above, I am always affected by my social anxiety as well as always wanting to be in isolation as a result.
The people who have shaped my personality the most over the span of fifteen years are my parents. I have never acquainted myself with others during my schooling career, in which I would always join friend groups since I would be able to blend within the mix. My mother has allowed me to become more diligent over the span of a few years thereby allowing me to become more vulnerable as well as being independent. My mother also got me in the habit of practicing mindfulness and meditation--since she is a Zen psychologist. This in effect has also improved my mental health. As for my father, he would always follow up with my mother on such activities since he had also experienced loneliness in his working environment. While both myself and my father were going through such rigorous training, we were able to improve upon ourselves as well as monitoring each other during the process.
While I have many similarities to that of my father, my personality type closely resembles that of my mother. This is so since we both have similar mindsets and ideologies, her art also closely resembles that of my own. All the more, she developed in a similar form and fashion to that of my upbringing in which she also had anxiety in abundance while eventually being able to overcome such factors--a process that I have endured myself.
I believe that my anxiety is deeply rooted in the essence of who I am as a human being which has been given to me by both my mother and father. Both experienced separate levels of trepidation, one had social anxiety while the other was agoraphobic for a time. Another factor rela.
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Make a list of your own personality traits and then address the following questions:
How much, if at all, has your personality changed from the time you were in elementary school?
What specific people and/or events most shaped your personality over the last fifteen years of your life?
In terms of personality, which parent are you most like—your mother or your father—and in what ways?
After you consider these questions, discuss how, if at all, your answers may help to shed light on the “nature” versus “nurture”
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Since my elementary school career, I have drastically changed as a result of being exposed to more anxiety-provoking tasks. My personality has thereby been affected in a number of ways due to the aforementioned prospect. I have since become more organized and artistic due to my increasing creativity--since I have efficacy in visual arts. I have also become more mature, since I am always paying attention to my surroundings and what other people are thinking of me. However many benefits have come around, there are as many negative factors that have affected my personality. As described above, I am always affected by my social anxiety as well as always wanting to be in isolation as a result.
The people who have shaped my personality the most over the span of fifteen years are my parents. I have never acquainted myself with others during my schooling career, in which I would always join friend groups since I would be able to blend within the mix. My mother has allowed me to become more diligent over the span of a few years thereby allowing me to become more vulnerable as well as being independent. My mother also got me in the habit of practicing mindfulness and meditation--since she is a Zen psychologist. This in effect has also improved my mental health. As for my father, he would always follow up with my mother on such activities since he had also experienced loneliness in his working environment. While both myself and my father were going through such rigorous training, we were able to improve upon ourselves as well as monitoring each other during the process.
While I have many similarities to that of my father, my personality type closely resembles that of my mother. This is so since we both have similar mindsets and ideologies, her art also closely resembles that of my own. All the more, she developed in a similar form and fashion to that of my upbringing in which she also had anxiety in abundance while eventually being able to overcome such factors--a process that I have endured myself.
I believe that my anxiety is deeply rooted in the essence of who I am as a human being which has been given to me by both my mother and father. Both experienced separate levels of trepidation, one had social anxiety while the other was agoraphobic for a time. Another factor relates to my emotional intelligence, which was inherently given to me by my mo.
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Make a list of people you consider to be your close friend. For each, identify ways that they are culturally similar to and different from you. Then form groups of four to six students and answer the following questions. Select a recorder for your discussion so you can share your answers with the rest of the class.
- Do people generally have more friends who are culturally similar or different from themselves?
- What are some of the benefits of forming intercultural friendship?
- In what ways are intercultural friendships different or similar to friendship with people from the same cultures?
- What are some reasons people might have for not forming intercultural friendship?
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Make sure questions and references are included!
Determine how scareware has become a serious threat and why you believe end users often fall victim to this form of hoax.
From the e-Activity, discuss the different famous malware threats, the specifics of each threat, how they worked, why they were or weren’t successful, and how they were eventually defeated. Compare and contrast the two selected malware threats and explain which you believe was the stronger threat and why.
Consider the need for education in protecting against all types of malware. Determine whether or not you believe security departments are properly educating employees on common threats.
Determine whether or not you believe bit torrent sharing networks are a breeding ground for Trojan proliferation and if so, suggest what can be done to mitigate the risks. Justify your response.
Describe the technical and security considerations that should be taken in account when migrating a Web-based e-Commerce application from development to the production environment. Explain the significance and type of testing that would be performed in this scenario.
From the e-Activity, select one of the retail payment systems laws and describe their application into Web-based security. Determine the challenges this presents to U.S. companies in an international context.
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Major Paper #2--The Personal Narrative EssayA narrative is simpl.docxBetseyCalderon89
Major Paper #2--The Personal Narrative Essay
A narrative is simply a story. A personal narrative is a true story, focusing largely on the writer’s own life.
For Essay #2, the Personal Narrative, you will be writing a short essay (at least 3-4 pages in length) about a significant event in your own life. This event need not --and probably should not--be inherently, overly dramatic. Sometimes the most influential moments in our lives are smaller moments, events that we may not recognize as influential until years after the experience. In the personal narrative essay, you will want to tell the story as accurately as you can—search your deep memory—and tell the story from your own perspective. You will also want to exercise your selectivity as a writer, choosing to summarize background information/exposition, and really dramatize important scenes for the reader.
During the course of this unit, you will want to read the examples of the Personal Narrative in Chapter 2. You will want to start brainstorming ideas for your own personal narrative, and--by the end of Unit 5--you will want to have selected a significant event that you wish to focus on in this essay.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Elements of Story: Plot, Character, Setting, Dialogue The following four terms (plot, character, setting, and dialogue) are the four major elements of story. In other words, these are all essentials for your personal narrative.
1.) PLOT: A plot is a pattern of events or actions that lead to a change in a character or situation. In the case of this assignment, the plot of your essay should be limited to a key event or series of events that actually occurred in your real life, and resulted in some sort of change in your character, your relationships with others, your worldview, or your situation. Plot also always includes some kind of tension or conflict. This conflict may be external, between two people (for instance, a fist-fight with your brother, or a disagreement with your mother). In contrast, the conflict may be purely internal (for instance, a conflict between what you desire and your sense of morality). By the end of your essay, we should have some sense that the conflict has been dealt with somehow, if not entirely resolved.
2.) CHARACTER: A character is any person depicted on the page. We often think of characters in terms of fiction, characters “made-up” or “invented” by the author to further the story or illustrate a point. Even in fiction, however, characters are often based on real-life people. In your narrative essay, you yourself will become a character—even though you must remain true to the facts of your life, personality, etc.—just because you will be reproducing yourself on the page. As a readers, we’ll want to get a sense of who you are as a character on the page in the course of your essay. By the end of the essay, we will also want to know why/how your experience was significant. How did it change you?
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Major earthquakes and volcano eruptions occurred long before there were humans on Earth. However, there have been many in recorded history that significantly impacted human civilization. Choose one significant, important earthquake or volcano and report on it. Be sure to cover how it affected the Earth, the damages and death tolls, the economic impact, and any permanent consequences.
Your paper should meet the following requirements:
Be 3-4 pages in length NOT INCLUDING REF OR TITLE PAGE
Cite 1-2 outside sources
APA FORMAT.
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Major Paper #1-The Point of View Essay
Deadline: October 29, 2015 at 11:59 pm
Purpose:
This paper assignment has several purposes. As the first major paper for this class, the Point of View Essay is designed to re-engage you with the fundamentals of all good writing, including using lush sensory details to show the reader a particular place (rather than tell them about it), basic organization, clear focus, etc. However, this unit does not function as a mere review. The Point of View Essay will also introduce you to the concept of "thinking and seeing rhetorically, and analyzing writing rhetorically"--using the Writer's Toolbox described in this unit to improve your writing and critical reading skills. Finally, the Point of View Essay allows you to reflect on this process.
The Assignment:
1. Pleasant/Unpleasant Description of the Place:
Choose a place you can observe for an extended period of time (at least 20-30 minutes). Use all of your senses (sight, hearing, touch, smell, even taste if possible) to experience the place, and record all of the sensations that you experience. As you record your data, you may wish to note which details naturally seem more positive, negative, or neutral, in terms of tone. (For instance, a stinky and overflowing trash barrel swarming with flies in a nearby alley might seem more inherently negative than a little white bunny rabbit hopping playfully across the lawn.) Then, you will use this information to help your write descriptions of the place: one positive, one negative. Both descriptions should be factually true (same real time and real place), but you will want one description to be positive in terms of tone and the other to be negative. In addition to including the information and sensory details you've collected as the basis for these descriptions, you will also use the Writer's Toolbox to create your two contrasting impressions for this assignment. (The Writer's Toolbox is explained in the Lecture Notes section of this unit.) As you revise and refine your descriptions, please be sure you are "showing" your readers your place (really putting the readers "there" in the moment and in this scene), rather than simply "telling" them about it. You will also want to try to eliminate unnecessary linking verbs as much as you can, incorporating verbs that show "action" whenever possible.
2. Rhetorical Analysis:
Looking back at your descriptions, analyze how you created these two very different impressions of the place (one positive, one negative) without changing any of the facts. How did you make your place seem so positive in one paragraph and yet so negative in the other paragraph, without changing the facts? Discuss how you incorporated each of the tools from the Writer's Toolbox, and cite examples of this from each of your descriptions. (This analysis should be at least 400-500 words in length.)
3. Reflection:
In one to two paragraphs, cnsider at least one of the following questions.
Maintenance and TroubleshootingDescribe the maintenance procedures.docxBetseyCalderon89
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Describe the maintenance procedures planned for the proposed network, including a schedule of maintenance activities and the steps required for each activity.
Identify the network operations that will be monitored, the information that will be gathered, and the meaning of the information as it relates to potential system problems.
List at least 3 potential network problem scenarios, and identify the troubleshooting procedure that will be used if this scenario occurs.
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Maintaining the Loyalty of Stakeholders
To maintain political, governmental, staff, and patient loyalty, the healthcare organization must provide a sense of organizational stability and view of the legislative landscape. In Chapters 14 and 15 we have researched and investigated the need to align both public opinion with staff trust. The political landscape is the basis for healthcare policy, guidance, state, local, and community support (both fiscal and legal) engaging in political trade-offs to stabilize the healthcare industry (such as in the cost, pharmaceuticals, insurance premiums, and organizational ROI in the healthcare industry). Healthcare organizations must provide the necessary guidance and advocacy for stakeholders in the setting of both state and federal legislature as a voice of reason, authority, and integrity. Provide information on the following:
Research a policy associated with the Affordable Care Act in your home state or another state that may affect healthcare reform and/or the way health care is provided in the chosen state.
Describe the policy and who wrote and/or promoted the policy legislature (provide statistical data).
What are the trade-offs offered to bring balance to the healthcare stakeholders?
What role have public perception and disinterestedness played in the valuation of healthcare performance?
Describe how process innovation, risk taking, health policy analysis, and governance “sense-making” provide balance for stakeholders.
Your paper
Must be 4 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must use at least four scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Carefully review the
Grading Rubric
for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
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Macro Paper Assignment - The Eurozone Crisis - DueOct 22, 2015.docxBetseyCalderon89
Macro Paper Assignment - The Eurozone Crisis - Due
Oct 22, 2015 1:00 PM
Principles of Macroeconomics Section 602 Fall Semester 2015
Macro Paper Assignment - The Eurozone Crisis
Due Oct 22, 2015 1:00 PM
Starts Aug 19, 2015 12:59 PMEnds Oct 22, 2015 1:00 PM
The EURO (€), was introduced as the official currency of the European
Union (EU) on January 1, 1999 and launched as ‘legal’ tender January 1, 2002.
To date, it is the official currency of 18 member states (aka EUROZONE)
and pegged to other currencies used by over 210 million people worldwide.
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What is the Eurozone Crisis?
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What measures have been used/suggested to resolve the crisis?
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What are the effects of the measures implemented?
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Macromolecules are constructed as a result of covalent forced; however, they cannot contribute to the functions of a living cell...!!!
Macromolecules are constructed as a result of covalent forced; however, they cannot contribute to the functions of a living cell without non-covalent forces.
Using a macromolecule such as a protein as an example, explain the statement above.
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M7A1: Resolving Conflict
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Resolving Conflict
The Orbe and Harris (2015) textbook identifies the Ten Commandments for Racial and Ethnic Harmony of the Baha’i faith (
p
. 265). The Martin and Nakayama (2014) textbook provides tips on building intercultural skills (
p
. 251-252). Based on the reading, Module 7 web links, or other resources, develop your own list of recommendations for preventing or resolving conflict between people of different cultures, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations,
etc
. Once you have made your recommendations, discuss how one might apply your recommendations.
Your essay is to be written using Microsoft Word or Open Office (freeware found at
Apache OpenOffice
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Submit your paper using the assignment dropbox.
Paper requirements:
250—300 words
Double-spaced
APA
writing conventions
Your research should be documented by citing one or more credible sources such as a newspaper, a biographic article, book, or website.
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Based on the readings this week with special attention to Tobin’s (2013) article, define what is meant by organizational culture and how it is created, influenced, and changed based on globalization. Provide an example of an organization with which you are familiar (e.g., your gym, church, workplace, or a well-known organization) and describe how that organization has changed, or not changed, its organizational culture due to globalization.
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Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
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1. PROJECT OVERVIEW
1.1 Purpose, Scope and Objectives, and Business Case
1.1.1 Scope
1.1.2 Statement of Work (SOW)
1.1.3 Business Case
1.2 Project Deliverables
1.3 Project Organization
1.4 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
1.4.1 Task description documentation
1.4.2 Organization Breakdown -Structure (OBS)
2. 1.5 Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)
1.6 Work Authorization
1.7 Project Charter
2. RISK ASSESSMENT
2.1 Risk Identification
2.2 Assessment of Probability and -Consequence (Qualitative)
2.3 Assessment of Probability and -Consequence (Quantitative)
2.4 Mitigation Strategies
3. PROJECT SCHEDULE
3.1 Activity Duration Estimates
3.2 Gantt Chart
3.3 Activity Network
4. PROJECT BUDGET
4.1 Project Resources
4.2 Other costs
4.3 Cost estimates
4.4 Time-phased budget
5. COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT
3. 6. TRACKING AND STATUS UPDATES
6.1 Tracking method
6.2 Notification record
6.3 Control systems
7. PROJECT CLOSE-OUT
7.1 Close cost accounts
7.2 Lessons Learned
Project Overview—This section is intended to provide a brief
background description of the project, including motivation,
goals and objectives, success criteria by which it will be
evaluated, major project deliverables, and identified constraints.
See Chapter 5 for development of project scope.
1.1Purpose, Scope and Objectives, and Business Case—
Describe the purpose of the project here. What are the key
deliverables, that is, the major items to be delivered to the
customer, other stakeholders, suppliers, or other parties?
1.1.1Scope—Describe the project scope in general terms.
Include a problem statement, detailed steps in requirements
gathering (who was consulted, when?), information gathering
(critical features uncovered from investigation), project
constraints, alternatives analysis, and business case
documentation.
1.1.2Statement of Work (SOW)—Include a detailed SOW for
the project. Include:
1. Key milestones
4. 2. Resource requirements
3. Risks and concerns
4. Acceptance criteria
1.1.3Business Case—Insert the project Business Case here. You
can find an explanation of the business case in Chapter 5.
Briefly identify the business needs to be satisfied, the
feasibility of the project, a description of internal and external
forces likely to affect the project, a comparative analysis of the
costs and benefits of this project over alternative solutions, and
time estimates to return on investment. Identify how the
satisfaction of business needs will be determined.
1.2Project Deliverables—List the major items or project
features to be delivered to the client. Include sign-off
documentation from client to demonstrate their concurrence
with the deliverable set.
1.3Project Organization—Indicate all project team members,
their specific roles, and -project organization hierarchy. Where
appropriate, indicate joint responsibility between project
manager and functional manager. Develop project team
reporting structure and include sponsor and/or executive team
sign-off. See Chapter 3 for examples of project -organization
types.
1.4Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)—Insert a WBS for the
project, including all key -deliverables and work packages.
Include sign-off from project stakeholders on WBS.
1.4.1Include project task description documentation
If appropriate, complete project task description data sheets (for
5. an example, see Figure 5.5 from Chapter 5 .
1.4.2Include an organization breakdown structure (OBS) if
needed. Identify all cost accounts across cooperating
departments in the organization. See Figure 5.7 from Chapter 5 .
1.5Responsibility Assignment Matrix—Include a copy of a
RAM for the project identifying all team members by WBS task
code, including tasks for which they assume responsibility,
notification, support, or approval upon completion. See Figure
5.10 from Chapter 5 .
1.6Work Authorization—Include a copy of the contract or
specific mention of contract terms and conditions. Include all
penalty clauses and specific events that will trigger execution of
penalties. Include all notification information, including
members of the organization to be notified of changes in
contract terms.
1.7Project Charter—Include a copy of the project charter here.
Include the formal sanction of the project and authorization to
apply organizational resources to the project’s execution. See an
example in the Appendix to Chapter 5.
Risk Assessment—This section requires evidence of project risk
assessment. The section is divided into subsections on
identification of risks, analysis (assessment of risk probability
and consequences), and mitigation strategies. See Chapter 7 for
methods for risk management.
2.1Risk Identification—Identify all relevant risk variables for
the project, including a brief description of the risk variable and
the ways in which it is likely to affect the project.
2.2Assessment of Probability and Consequence (Qualitative) —
Insert a qualitative risk assessment matrix in this space. Give
6. evidence of how you arrived at this assessment, including sign-
offs from key project stakeholders participating in the risk
assessment exercise.
Sample Qualitative Risk Assessment Matrix
Low Consequences
High Consequences
Low Likelihood
Low Priority
Medium Priority
High Likelihood
Medium Priority
High Priority
2.3Assessment of Probability and Consequence (Quantitative) —
Insert a quantitative -assessment of probability and
consequences, clearly identifying the criteria used for
-determining both probability of failure and consequence of
failure. Insert this analysis here.
2.4Mitigation Strategies—Identify individual mitigation
strategies for each high priority risk factor. Briefly describe the
strategy as either: Accept, Minimize, Transfer, or Share and
specify actions to be taken in order to accomplish the strategy.
Project Schedule—This section addresses the duration estimates
for all project activities, their activity networks, project critical
path, and estimated project duration. A copy of the approved
project schedule, including both activity network and Gantt
7. chart, should be inserted in this section of the execution plan.
See Chapters 9 and 11 for methods for project schedule
development.
3.1Activity Duration Estimates—Insert table with all activity
duration estimates shown. Indicate if each estimate was derived
stochastically (through PERT probability estimates) or
deterministically. Add sign-off documentation from key
organization members, -including the project sponsor, that
supports these duration estimates.
3.2Gantt Chart—Insert copy of project Gantt chart from MS
Project output file. On the chart, make sure to identify the
project critical path, estimated time to completion, and resource
assignments. Indicate all activity precedence relationships,
including any lag requirements. Show all milestones and other
significant mid-project stages, including scheduled supplier
delivery dates (where appropriate).
3.3Activity Network—Provide activity-on-node (AON) project
network from MS Project output file.
Project Budget—This section includes activity cost estimation
and the project budget. All direct and indirect costs should be
included as well as the method used to develop fully loaded
costs for all project resources. See Chapters 8 and 12 for
examples of methods for cost estimation, fully loaded resource
charges, time-phased budgeting, and resource leveling.
4.1Project Resources—Identify all project resources. Include
employment status (full-time, part-time, exemption status, etc.).
Develop fully loaded cost table for all project resources.
4.2Other costs—Identify all significant costs for materials,
equipment, overhead, expediting, etc.
8. 4.3Cost estimates—Submit ballpark, comparative, and
feasibility estimates. Show all information gathered to support
these estimates. Identify who participated in the cost estimate
exercise. Provide final, definitive estimate with sponsor sign-
off for final project budget.
4.4Time-phased Budget—Submit time-phased budget with
estimated expenses costed by project duration increments
(weeks, months, quarters, etc.).
Communications Management—This section identifies all
critical communication channels for project stakeholders,
frequency of communications, types of information to be
communicated, and project status tracking plan. Where
appropriate, include electronic media used for collaborative
purposes (e.g., Google Docs, Yammer, Facebook, etc.). Also, in
cases of geographically dispersed project teams, indicate
methods for regular communication. See discussion from
Chapter 6 on team communication methods. An example of a
communication management protocol is shown below.
Purpose of communication
Schedule frequency
Media or mechanism used
Called by:
Participants
Status updates
Weekly
Meeting and/or -teleconference
9. Project manager
Full project team
Exception/variance reports
As needed
Meeting and/or -teleconference
Project manager or technical lead
Impacted team -members and client
Project reviews
Monthly or at milestone
Meeting and/or -teleconference
Project manager
Full project team, -sponsor
Configuration changes
As changes are -approved
Meeting for impacted parties; e-mail for team
Project manager, sponsor or technical lead
Impacted team -members and client
Supplier coordination
10. As needed prior to and post deliveries
Phone call
Supply chain lead
Project manager and supply chain lead
Emergency or critical events
As needed
Face to face
Any team member
Full project team
Tracking and Status Updates—This section of the plan indicates
the methods the project team will use to regularly update the
project status, including methods for tracking project progress,
and which organizational stakeholders receive notification of
the project status. See Chapter 13 for examples of tracking and
status updating methods.
6.1Tracking method—Show the method used to track project
status (S-curve, earned value, milestones, etc.). Indicate the
regularity of these assessments (i.e., monthly, as needed, upon
completion of major deliverables, etc.). For earned value
assessments, indicate how you will provide updated cost
performance index (CPI) and schedule performance index (SPI)
data in a sample format as shown below.
Date
11. CPI
Trend
SPI
Trend
Month 1
Month 2
Month 3
6.2Notification record—Maintain record of project status update
communications. Indicate who received project updates and
show sign-off by key stakeholders upon their receipt of status
updates.
6.3Control systems—Indicate the forms of project control that
will be used for the project, including configuration control,
design control, quality control, document control, and trend
monitoring. Develop control documentation for each form of
control you intend to use, including a list of key organizational
stakeholders who will be copied on all control documents and
status updates.
Project Close-out—In this section, all necessary project close-
out documentation and sign-offs must be included. Work
completed or soon-to-be-complete must be identified, and
configuration management changes, all sign-off documentation,
warranties, notices of completion, supplier contracts, and
charges for or against suppliers must be recorded and formally
documented. Include copies of client sign-off, including
satisfaction of contracted terms and conditions. See Chapter 14
for examples of steps in project close-out.
12. 7.1Close cost-accounts—Complete and close all project cost-
accounts and other financial closeouts.
7.2Lessons Learned—Complete a Lessons Learned assessment
that identifies all exceptions and other problems, mitigation
strategies employed, success of the strategies, and suggestions
for the future, and include sign-off documentation that key
project team members participated in Lessons Learned
meetings. Develop and embed an action plan for future projects
in the Lessons Learned documentation.
Part One Course Project
Starting Your Project Plan
In Unit I, you were required to develop and submit a project
idea. Your instructor should have provided you with either the
okay to proceed with your idea or some feedback so that you
can make changes. Once you have this feedback, you will be
able to make any needed modifications to your project idea, and
then you may start putting together your project plan.
Also in Unit I, you were provided with an outline for your final
project plan. For the assignment in this unit, refer to your unit
lesson and required unit resources to begin to draft your project
plan, which should include the components listed below.
1. Project Overview: This section should include a brief
background description of the project, including motivation,
goals
and objectives, success criteria, major project deliverables, and
identified constraints.
1.1 Purpose, Scope and Objectives, and Business Case (In these
sections, be sure to include how you will
measure project success.)
1.1.1 Scope: The project scope may be described in general
13. terms. Include a problem statement, detailed
steps in requirements gathering, information gathering, project
constraints, alternatives analysis, and business
case documentation. Be sure to describe the techniques used to
derive the requirements for this project.
1.1.2 Statement of Work (SOW): Include key milestones,
resource requirements, risks and concerns, and
acceptance criteria.
1.1.3 Business Case: Include the business needs to be satisfie d,
the feasibility of the project, a description of
internal and external forces likely to affect the project, a
comparative analysis of the costs and benefits of this
project over alternative solutions, and time estimates to return
on investment. Identify how the satisfaction of
business needs will be determined.
1.2 Project Deliverables: List the major items or project
features to be delivered to the client.
1.3 Project Organization: List all project team members, their
specific roles, and the project organization hierarchy.
Where appropriate, indicate joint responsibilities between the
project manager and functional manager. Develop a
project team reporting structure.
This assignment should be a minimum of two pages in length,
not counting the title page and reference page. Be sure to
use proper APA formatting. Citations are not required; however,
if outside sources are used, make certain to provide in-text
citations and references in APA format.
For more elaboration on what you should include in your project
plan, refer to pp.
539–542 in your textbook
Part Two
Wrapping up the Project Overview
14. In Unit II, you were required to complete components 1.1–1.3 in
the Project Overview section. As you receive feedback from
your professor, be sure to make improvements to your project
plan.
In Unit III, you are required to complete the rest of the Project
Overview section (components 1.4–1.7) from your project
plan. For this assignment, refer to your unit lesson and required
unit resources to advance your project plan. You should now
have the components from Unit II already developed (see
below).
1. Project Overview (due in Unit II)
1.1 Purpose, Scope and Objectives, and Business Case (due in
Unit II)
1.1.1 Scope (due in Unit II)
1.1.2 Statement of Work (SOW) (due in Unit II)
1.1.3 Business Case (due in Unit II)
1.2 Project Deliverables (due in Unit II)
1.3 Project Organization (due in Unit II)
For this assignment, continue this section by completing the
components listed below.
1.4 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): Provide a WBS for the
project, including all key deliverables and work
packages.
1.4.1 Task Description Documentation
1.4.2 Organization Breakdown Structure (OBS): Include all cost
accounts across cooperating departments in the
organization.
1.5 Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM): Include a copy of
a RAM for the project that identifies all team members
by WBS task code, including tasks for which they assume
responsibility, notification, support, or approval upon
completion.
1.6 Work Authorization: Describe contract terms and
15. conditions. Include all penalty clauses and specific events that
will trigger execution of penalties. Include all notification
information, including members of the organization to be
notified of changes in contract terms.
1.7 Project Charter
This assignment should be a minimum of two pages in length,
not counting the title page and reference page. Be sure to
use proper APA formatting. Citations are not required; however,
if outside sources are used, make certain to provide in-text
citations and references in APA format. For more elaboration on
what you should include in your project plan, refer to pp.
539–542 in your textbook.
Zen Enchantments Yoga Studio Renovation Project
Zen Enchantments Yoga Studio is extending their
cooperation and would like to offer more services to their
cliental. The company has decided to make renovations to one
of their existing yoga studios located in Mansfield, TX. Zen
Enchantments Inc. currently only offers one yoga practice in
their studio. The company has recently expended their
partnership and is now able to offer five yoga practices
including Bikram, Hatha, Vinyasa, Kundalini and Anusara yoga.
The title of this project will be Zen Enchantment Yoga Studio
Renovation.
Project Description
The project description will provide an abbreviated scope of the
project. This project will include renovations for both cold and
heated yoga studios. The project will include multiple class
session studio renovations. The studio is currently operating
session from one large open area in the studio. The project will
included the break down of different rooms types for classes.
The project also includes the structure of a dinning operations
that will be used to store cold and dry food and process a
minimum amount of food products. The project objective is to
construct high quality renovations within two months at cost not
16. exceeding $375,000.
Project Timeline
The project timeline for the Zen Enchantment yoga studio is two
months induration from start to finish. The project timeline will
provide a detail breakdown of the task and activities that will
take place during the project. The task and activities will be
ranked in chronological order for the entire project. Although, it
may be challenging at time the project team will need to
communicate details and any timeline updates.
Project Involvement
The project involvement will include a Chief Executive Officer,
Studio Administrator, Instructors, Accountant, and Client
Service Executive. The Chief Executive Officer who services as
one of the highest decision makers with the company that will
communicate the concept of the project to the corporate
operations. The Studio Administrator will provide insight and
feedback for studio requirements. The instructors will also
provide feedback with dynamic of the requirements. The
accountant will closely monitor and review the project budgets
and ensure that expenses are being reported and tracked. The
Client Services Executive will provide feedback from surveys
that were taken prior to the start date of the project that the
company has decided to include with their renovations.
17. References
Pinto, J. K. (2019). Project management: Achieving competitive
advantage (5th ed.). Pearson.
https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/ 9780134730509