Project Homework: Defining the Project
Instructions
In this class, you will be working on a fictitious project to better understand the steps in the project management process. You need to select a project to work on. Some options are listed below, select a project that you feel comfortable with, and understand (or feel you can easily learn about). If none of the options below are suitable for you, you may select an alternative, but please confirm it with your instructor before beginning further work.
a. Conduct a Wedding
b. Renovating a kitchen/bathroom
c. Designing a website
d. Opening a restaurant
e. A different project you select (that is also approved by the instructor)
Instructions
Your homework homework consists of responding to the question below.
Since this is your first project with the company, your manager would like to test your project management knowledge before you can begin to work on your own. Your manager has asked you to describe the characteristics of the project lifecycle and describe the characteristics of a successful project.
To make sure you impress her, make sure it includes the following points:
a. What a project is and how it differs from a process.
b. A brief discussion on all phases of a project.
c. Describe two criteria that may be used to select a project
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. 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.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.