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PRO4801 ASSESSMENT 6 2023 SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS

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MODULE CODE : PRO4801

ASSIGNMENT NO : 06

YEAR : 2023

, Table of Contents
6.1. Classify the typical project planning documents (tools). Analyse the six major planning
steps and elaborate on how a WBS (work breakdown structure) may be used to improve project
planning. .................................................................................................................................................. 3
6.2. The scheduling of work elements (work packages) is a crucial aspect in planning, since
scheduling determines the basis for resourcesallocation, cost estimates and project
performance. Explain how the following are utilised: ................................................................................ 5
6.3. Defend the statement: “the most successful projects usually were those where trust,
good communications, and team work flourished, regardless of the formal planning and control
systems in place” ..................................................................................................................................... 7
6.4. The disappointment of the failure of their previous project sunk in the minds of senior
managers of ABC Technology Project firm. They did not want a repeat of such embarrassment.
A decision was promptly made to hire a consultant as a way of training junior project managers
who were still very fresh from college. ...................................................................................................... 9
6.5. Project XYZ didn't go according to plan. The triple constraints (time, cost and
performance) were not met, jeopardizing the project's intended outcome. After a tense and
heated session, stakeholders identified cost estimation and poor project control as the major
problems. As the project manager, you are tasked to:............................................................................ 11
References ............................................................................................................................................ 13

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