PJM 6000 Project Management Practices Homework: The Role of Project Management in Today's Economy- Northeastern University
Overview:
For this homework, you will write a 3 to 4 pages paper providing an overview of the role of the discipline of project management in today's global economy. Well-written papers will provide a complete, yet concise overview of the topic and address all the key points outlined below in the homework details. This paper is a good opportunity for you to begin developing a strong grasp of the important role that project management plays globally and understand your own position relative to the industry.
Learning Connection:
This paper is directly linked to the following key learning outcomes from the course syllabus:
1. Defining and distinguishing between projects, programs, and portfolios
2. Describing the importance of project management
3. Describing the effect of organizational structure on project management
4. Using the PMI Project Management Framework
5. Describing the various frameworks that can be utilized for development (waterfall or agile etc.)
Instructions:
For this homework, you need to write a 3 to 4 pages paper that answers the following key topical questions:
1. What is the role of project management in today's professional environment? Be sure to speak to your own experience within a broader national and global context.
2. Why has project management become, and why does it continue to be a primary lens or means of accomplishing work within most organizational settings globally?
3. What is the role of projects, programs, and portfolios within most organizational settings, and what is the linkage between these and an organization's strategic plan and direction?
4. How might different organizational structures affect how projects are executed, and how does project management adapt within these differing organizational contexts?
5. What are the variations between different frameworks, such as agile or waterfall, and what are the benefits that each brings to the development process?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, 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 course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.