Homework: Project Management
Paper 2 is the signature homework for this course. It should incorporate the concepts from the Modules you have studied to date. Here is your homework:
Project managers employ an arsenal of skills, knowledge and experience designed to deliver successful project outcomes. Project plans as described in the text, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) 6th edition, are critical tools in achieving positive results, however there are both tangible and intangible tools and skills successful project managers utilize. With this in mind, address these questions:
a) Describe the role of the project manager in your company or industry.
b) How are the fundamentals of project management applied?
c) What tangible tools do project managers in your organization or industry use? What are the shortfalls/what tools should they be using in your opinion?
d) What intangible tools and/or nuance do project managers in your organization or industry use? What are the shortfalls/what tools should they be using in your opinion?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.