Discussion Board Requirements:
For PMG300, each unit covers two chapters of our primary textbook, Larson, and you are expected to achieve weekly Project Management proficiency through assigned SmartBook readings, application of readings to Wednesday Discussion Boards (DBs) spanning both chapters, and knowledge competency of the chapters through LearnSmart Exams each Sunday.
As hybrid assignments covering both chapters, DBs are expected to be 400 to 500 words in length, with Larson as the primary course connection / reference, and at least one additional course reference or outside source applied to your discussion.
DBs shall adhere to the course rubric, and shall be clearly constructed multiple paragraphs compositions, with APA Footers and In-Text Citations.
In reply to two separate classmates’ posts, discuss what you learned from their posts, and ask questions about their posts to extend the information and solicit their replies.
Discussion Board Assignment:
For Unit 2, this week’s DB questions are:
For Unit 2, based upon Larson Chapters 3 and 4, please think of and identify a project you have been involved with – in your academic, professional, or personal life (pick one).
Please describe the project.
Relative to Larson Figure 3.5, Key Dimensions Defining an Organization’s Culture:
Was Member Identity Job or Organization oriented? Please briefly describe.
Was Team Emphasis Individual or Group oriented? Please briefly describe.
Was Management Focus Task or People oriented? Please briefly describe.
Was Unit Integration Independent or Interdependent? Please briefly describe.
Was Control Loose or Tight? Please briefly describe.
Was Risk Tolerance Low or High? Please briefly describe.
Were Reward Criteria Performance-based or Other? Please briefly describe.
Was Conflict Tolerance Low or High? Please briefly describe.
Was Means-Ends Orientation Means-based or Ends-based? Please briefly describe.
Was Open-System Focus Internal or External? Please briefly describe.
How would you describe the Project’s Organizational Structure?
Functional, Matrix, or Dedicated Team? Please briefly describe.
Was this the correct structure for your project?
Why or why not? Please explain.
Relative to the Project’s Scope Definition, please complete the following Larson section 4.1 checklist:
What was the Project’s Objective?
Describe the Product’s Scope.
Explain the Project’s Justification.
What were the required Deliverables?
What were the top-level Milestones for achieving the Deliverables?
What Technical Requirements needed to be achieved?
What Limits and Exclusions applied?
What were the product’s Acceptance Criteria?
Was the Project Scope adhered to, or did you experience “Scope Creep”?
Per Larson Section 4.2, what Scope Creep Common Causes were experienced?
