Selling Project Management Report Your new knowledge of project management and experience at Roto Air has earned you a promotion to a senior project manager. Roto Air has recently purchased a smaller company that is the current supplier of electro-mechanical assemblies used in the Quick Drop 100. After your first visit to the new company you find that there is no formal project management system in use and that local management is not aware of the advantages of using project management principles. Your assignment is to educate the new management team and prepare them to welcome and integrate project management skills and tools into their operations. To do so, you will prepare a persuasive, factual report that: Defines a project and project management and differentiates routine operations. Explains the benefits to the business of using project management methodology. Describes the role and importance of a project sponsor. Examines the benefits of using project teams and methods of developing them and improving communications. Outlines the project life cycle. Examines the importance of a project charter and its role in preventing scope creep. Justifies the need for using a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). Explains the importance of holding a kick off meeting. Summarizes the benefits and uses of project management software. Examines the benefits of professional certification and the role of ethics in project management. Describes the importance of identifying and mitigating risk in projects. Relates and gives examples of data driven decision making. Recommends whether a PMO is needed. Discusses the role of collecting and publicizing lessons learned. Summarize your recommendations. Your paper must be 3500 to 4500 words in length (not including title and reference pages) and must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide. Contextual (Level One) headings must be used to organize your paper and your thoughts. You must cite at least eight professional and/or scholarly sources in addition to the textbook. Carefully review the  Grading Rubric  for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment. Description : Total Possible Score : 25.00 Defines a Project and Project Management, Explains the Benefits to the Business, and Describes the Role of a Project Sponsor Total: 4.00 Distinguished - Fully defines a project and project management, thoroughly explains the benefits to the business, and comprehensively describes the role of a project sponsor. Proficient - Defines a project and project management, explains the benefits to the business, and describes the role of a project sponsor. One of these items is underdeveloped. Basic - Defines a project and project management, explains the benefits to the business, and describes the role of a project sponsor. Two of these items are underdeveloped. Below Expectations - Defines a project and project management, explains the benefits to the business, and describes.

1. Selling Project Management Report
Your new knowledge of project management and experience at
Roto Air has earned you a promotion to a senior project
manager. Roto Air has recently purchased a smaller company
that is the current supplier of electro-mechanical assemblies
used in the Quick Drop 100. After your first visit to the new
company you find that there is no formal project management
system in use and that local management is not aware of the
advantages of using project management principles. Your
assignment is to educate the new management team and prepare
them to welcome and integrate project management skills and
tools into their operations. To do so, you will prepare a
persuasive, factual report that:
Defines a project and project management and differentiates
routine operations.
Explains the benefits to the business of using project
management methodology.
Describes the role and importance of a project sponsor.
Examines the benefits of using project teams and methods of
developing them and improving communications.
Outlines the project life cycle.
Examines the importance of a project charter and its role in
preventing scope creep.
Justifies the need for using a Work Breakdown Structure
(WBS).
Explains the importance of holding a kick off meeting.
Summarizes the benefits and uses of project management
software.
Examines the benefits of professional certification and the role
of ethics in project management.
Describes the importance of identifying and mitigating risk in
projects.
Relates and gives examples of data driven decision making.

2. Recommends whether a PMO is needed.
Discusses the role of collecting and publicizing lessons learned.
Summarize your recommendations.
Your paper must be 3500 to 4500 words in length (not including
title and reference pages) and must be formatted according to
APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide.
Contextual (Level One) headings must be used to organize your
paper and your thoughts. You must cite at least eight
professional and/or scholarly sources in addition to the
textbook.
Carefully review the
Grading Rubric
for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
Description
:
Total Possible Score
: 25.00
Defines a Project and Project Management, Explains the
Benefits to the Business, and Describes the Role of a Project
Sponsor
Total: 4.00
Distinguished - Fully defines a project and project management,
thoroughly explains the benefits to the business, and
comprehensively describes the role of a project sponsor.
Proficient - Defines a project and project management, explains
the benefits to the business, and describes the role of a project
sponsor. One of these items is underdeveloped.
Basic - Defines a project and project management, explains the
benefits to the business, and describes the role of a project
sponsor. Two of these items are underdeveloped.
Below Expectations - Defines a project and project
management, explains the benefits to the business, and
describes the role of a project sponsor. All of these items are
underdeveloped.

3. Non-Performance - The definition, explanation, and description
are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the
assignment instructions.
Examines the Benefits of Using Project Teams, Outlines the
Project Life Cycle, and Examines the Importance of a Project
Charter
Total: 4.00
Distinguished - Thoroughly examines the benefits of using
project teams, fully outlines the project life cycle, and
comprehensively examines the importance of a project charter.
Proficient - Examines the benefits of using project teams,
outlines the project life cycle, and examines the importance of a
project charter. One of these items is underdeveloped.
Basic - Examines the benefits of using project teams, outlines
the project life cycle, and examines the importance of a project
charter. Two of these items are underdeveloped.
Below Expectations - Examines the benefits of using project
teams, outlines the project life cycle, and examines the
importance of a project charter. All of these items are
underdeveloped.
Non-Performance - The examination of the benefits, the outline
of project life cycle, and the examination of the importance of a
project charter are either nonexistent or lack the components
described in the assignment instructions.
Justifies the Need for a WBS, Explains the Importance of
Holding a Kick Off Meeting, and Summarizes the Benefits of
Project Management Software
Total: 4.00
Distinguished - Fully justifies the need for a WBS,
comprehensively explains the importance of holding a kick off
meeting, and thoroughly summarizes the benefits of project
management software.
Proficient - Justifies the need for a WBS, explains the
importance of holding a kick off meeting, and summarizes the
benefits of project management software. One of these items is
underdeveloped.

4. Basic - Justifies the need for a WBS, explains the importance of
holding a kick off meeting, and summarizes the benefits of
project management software. Two of these items are
underdeveloped.
Below Expectations - Justifies the need for a WBS, explains the
importance of holding a kick off meeting, and summarizes the
benefits of project management software. All of these items are
underdeveloped.
Non-Performance - The justification, explanation, and summary
are either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the
assignment instructions.
Examines the Benefits of Professional Certification and the
Role of Ethics in Project Management, Describes the
Importance of Identifying and Mitigating Risk in Projects, and
Relates and Gives Examples of Data Driven Decision Making
Total: 4.00
Distinguished - Completely examines the benefits of
professional certification and the role of ethics in project
management, thoroughly describes the importance of identifying
and mitigating risk in projects, and fully relates and gives
examples of data driven decision making.
Proficient - Examines the benefits of professional certification
and the role of ethics in project management, describes the
importance of identifying and mitigating risk in projects, and
relates and gives examples of data driven decision making. One
of these items is underdeveloped.
Basic - Examines the benefits of professional certification and
the role of ethics in project management, describes the
importance of identifying and mitigating risk in projects, and
relates and gives examples of data driven decision making. Two
of these items are underdeveloped.
Below Expectations - Examines the benefits of professional
certification and the role of ethics in project management,
describes the importance of identifying and mitigating risk in
projects, and relates and gives examples of data driven decision
making. All of these items are underdeveloped.

5. Non-Performance - The benefits, description, and examples are
either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the
assignment instructions.
Recommends Whether a PMO is Needed, Discusses the Role of
Collecting and Publicizing Lessons Learned and Summarizes
the Recommendations
Total: 4.00
Distinguished - Thoroughly recommends whether a PMO is
needed, comprehensively discusses the role of collecting and
publicizing lessons learned and fully summarizes the
recommendations.
Proficient - Recommends whether a PMO is needed, discusses
the role of collecting and publicizing lessons learned and
summarizes the recommendations. One of these items is
underdeveloped.
Basic - Recommends whether a PMO is needed, discusses the
role of collecting and publicizing lessons learned and
summarizes the recommendations. Two of these items are
underdeveloped.
Below Expectations - Recommends whether a PMO is needed,
discusses the role of collecting and publicizing lessons learned
and summarizes the recommendations. All of these items are
underdeveloped.
Non-Performance - The recommendation, discussion, and
summary are either nonexistent or lack the components
described in the assignment instructions.
Written Communication: Evidence and Sources
Total: 0.63
Distinguished - Demonstrates consistent use of reliable,
appropriate sources and/or evidence to support ideas that are
situated within the discipline and genre of the writing.
Proficient - Demonstrates mostly consistent use of reliable
sources that are appropriate to the discipline and genre of the
writing. Sources offer some support to the ideas in the writing.
Basic - Demonstrates somewhat inconsistent use of sources that
are mostly reliable to the discipline and genre of the writing.

6. Sources offer little support to the ideas in the writing.
Below Expectations - Inconsistently utilizes sources and/or
evidence that may be unrelated and offer little support to the
ideas in the writing.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
Creative Thinking: Solving Problems
Total: 0.63
Distinguished - Develops a logical, consistent plan to solve a
problem. Identifies consequences of the solution and clearly
communicates the reason for choosing the solution.
Proficient - Carefully chooses among alternatives and develops
a logical, consistent approach to problem solving.
Basic - Takes into account and eliminates less acceptable
approaches to problem solving.
Below Expectations - Takes into account a single approach and
uses the approach to problem solve.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
Integrative Learning: Transfer
Total: 0.62
Distinguished - Adapts and employs skills, abilities, theories,
and/or methodologies gained in one situation to new situations.
Solves difficult problems and/or explores complex issues in
original ways.
Proficient - Utilizes skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies
gained in one situation to new situations, contributing to an
understanding of problems or issues.
Basic - Minimally utilizes skills, abilities, theories, or
methodologies gained in one situation to a new situation.
Below Expectations - Attempts to utilize skills, abilities,
theories, or methodologies gained in one situation in a new
situation; however, the attempts are ineffective.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
Quantitative Literacy: Communication

7. Total: 0.62
Distinguished - Uses quantitative information in association
with the argument or purpose of the work, presents it in an
effective format, and explains it accurately and with meaning.
Proficient - Uses quantitative information in association with
the argument or purpose of the work, though data is presented
in a less than completely effective format or some parts of the
explanation may be uneven.
Basic - Uses quantitative information, but does not effectively
associate it to the argument or purpose of the work.
Below Expectations - Attempts to present an argument for
which quantitative evidence would be pertinent, but does not
provide adequate explicit numerical support.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Total: 0.63
Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and
organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and
grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to
understand.
Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax
and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work
contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to
understand.
Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics,
such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few
errors which may slightly distract the reader.
Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of
syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written
work contains major errors which distract the reader.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: APA Formatting
Total: 0.63
Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently

8. throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper.
However, layout contains a few minor errors.
Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting
throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA
requirements.
Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA
formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout
difficult to distinguish as APA.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Page Requirement
Total: 0.62
Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the
required number of correctly formatted pages.
Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the
required number of correctly formatted pages.
Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three
quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at
least one half of the required number of correctly formatted
pages.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Resource Requirement
Total: 0.62
Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of
scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support
ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited
correctly within the body of the assignment.
Proficient - Uses the required number of scholarly sources to
support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and
cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support
ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the
reference page are used within the body of the assignment.

9. Citations may not be formatted correctly.
Below Expectations - Uses an inadequate number of sources
that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not
be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used
within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted
correctly.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or
lacks the components described in the instructions.
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