Part 1: In two pages, briefly describe what happens in each of the five project management process groups (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing). Explain what types of activities are done before initiating each group.
Part 2: Search the Internet and scan information technology industry magazines or Web sites to find one example of an information technology project that had problems or failed. Write a one to two page description of what went wrong and why and what possible lessons can be learned in retrospect.
Part 3: Write a one page summary about the importance of top management team support for a successful information technology project. Refer to two articles on the Internet that explain the value of having such support.