Discussion Post: Project Management
Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion.
Selecting the Project
Using the South University Online Library, research a real world example of a project. Based on your research and the identified project, answer the following questions:
a) What project have you selected? Explain. Provide reasons for selecting the project.
b) What kind of organization or industry does your selected project belongs to?
c) How does the project you selected fit the definition of a project?
d) Is your selected project constrained by performance, cost, or schedule? Why or why not?
e) To what extent, does the project portfolio process guide the strategy process in your selected project?
f) In your selected project, is project management different from functional management? Why or why not? Is the role of a project manager different from that of a functional manager? Why or why not?
g) Is your project independent of program management? Why or why not?
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.