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SMU MBA SEM 4 PM WINTER 2015 ASSIGNMENTS
PM 0015 – QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
1 Write short notes on:
 Kano model
 Differencesbetween a sponsor’s view and project’s view in a project balance sheet
 Triangular distribution
 Organisational break downstructure
2 Discuss capitals budgeting in project management.
Describe use of capital budgeting to an organisation in terms of undertaking multiple projects
Explain the importance of capital budgeting in project selection
Discuss the aspects of capital budgeting that an organisation should consider while selecting a
project.
3 Write short notes on:
 Rolling waveplanning
 Time centric earned value
4 Describe the various cost incurred in a project. Describe the applications of three - point
estimates.
Discuss the THREE types of costs incurred in a project
Discuss the applications of three - point estimates.
5 Explain the six sigma methodologies.
Discuss the 2 six sigma project methodologies
Compare the 2 six sigma project methodologies
6Discuss the time and materials contract.
Solve the followingproblem
Consider a the time and materials contractas follows:
Labour is billed according to the followingschedule
1 software engineer : $45/hr
1 tester: $ 45/hr
1 senior software engineer: $65/hr
Material is billed according to the followingschedule:
Cost of materials + 30 % profit/overhead

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Actual cost of the material is $2140
Calculate the material cost, calculatethe contractpayable
Describe the time and materials contract
Calculation of material cost
Calculation of contractpayable
PM 0016 –PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
1 Describe the various type of projectrisks.
Discuss the FIVE types of project risks
2 Explain the different types of probability distributions in risk analysis.
Discuss the different types of probability distributions used in risk analysis
Discuss how the probability distribution may be interpreted with respect to risk analysis
3 How is the impact of a qualitative risk assessed?
Describe goal of impact assessment , why it is crucialstep in qualitative risk analysis
Explain the reason fordifficulty in assessing impacts with suitable examples
Describe the approach followedin risk assessment
4 Explain the steps in risk management planning.
List the steps in risk management planning
Discuss the steps involvedin risk management planning
5 What are the sources of schedule risk?
List the THREE categories whichare the root causes of schedule risks
Explain the sub categories under each category
6 Write short notes on:
 Tools foranalysing project constraints
 Projectstatus report
 Types of project audits based on method of conducting the audit
PM 0017 –PROJECT QUALITY MANAGEMENT
1 Write short notes on :
 Plan-Do-Check-Act(PDCA)cycle
 Benefits of quality management to an organisation
 Productquality standards
 Inputs to quality assurance process
2 Explain the process of quality control.
Describe each of the FOUR steps under the process of quality control and list the sub steps under
each step
3 Write a note on tree diagram, an advanced quality management tool.
Describe the tree diagram tool
Mention where this tool can be used
Explain steps involving developing a tree diagram

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4 Explain the cycletime flowcharttool that can be used to analyse project processes.
Describe cycletime flowcharttool
Explain the steps involvedin constructing a cycletime flowchart
5 Discuss the role of training and development in project quality.
Explain the purpose of a training programme in a project organisation
Mention whatthe organisation should do to improve quality
6 What are the issues in quality control in construction?
List and explain the issues in quality controlin construction
PM 0018 –CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT IN PROJECTS
1 Explain the essential elements of a project contract.
Discuss the TENessential elements of a project contract
2 Explain the steps involved in the contractclosure process.
Explain the EIGHTsteps involvedin the contract closure process
3 What is an outsourcing contract?What are its key content?
Explain what is an outsourcing contract
Describe its key contents
4 Discuss the process of procurement.
List the SIX steps of the procurement process
Explain the SIX steps of the procurement process
5 What is contractmanagement? Describe its important features.
Define contractmanagement
List and briefly explain the important features of a good management contract
6 Write short notes on:
 Softwaredevelopment agreements
 Bill of quantities method of pricing projectcontracts
 Reasons for why an organisation uses standard form of contract
 Post bid review
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