Case One Information Systems

The assignment one project is to implement a project management system. The system will comprise scope definition and feasibility module, stakeholder management module, communication module, procurement module and costing modules. The system is a acquired from a third party. Staff will need to be educated about each module.

The system will be established with data imported via comma delimited files or XML. Data will need to be prepared/parsed for import.

It is necessary to purchase a server to run the system and 20 client PCs. The PCs need to be configured with Windows 10 and added to an existing network. The server needs to be setup and tested.

The project requires as a minimum the high-level work activities as follows:

Requirements gathering

Server installation

Installation of server software

Client PC setup with windows 10

Client project software installed on each PC

Test of each pc

Parse and import data

User acceptance testing of the application

Training

Go live support

Project review

The above elements need to be expanded to create project plan Case Two Environmental Science

The water in Sorrento Quay is polluted as the water does not flow from and to the Indian Ocean. You are required to investigate and propose a solution. The water needs to be sampled over a 6 week period.

You also need to hire a diver and equipment to get samples from different locations and depths. A diver needs to be hired and equipment to get samples from different locations and depths.

You need to establish a small testing environment in an existing Lab., purchasing a minimum of four relevant pieces of equipment. A final report needs to be prepared and presented to Joondalup City Council.

The project requires as a minimum the high-level work activities as follows.

Lab. setup

Lab testing

Obtain and test water (iterative process)

Conclusion report

Presentation

Acceptance by Joondalup City Council

The above elements need to be expanded to create project plan Case Three - Non Information Systems or Environmental

PM Nurseries (PMN) is a large garden centre company operating throughout Australia and New Zealand. The Board of Directors have been developing their business strategy and have put forward a resolution to take on several projects to improve the business brand. As part of this improvement several garden centres have been earmarked for upgrading. The justification for these upgrades is competitive necessity resulting from a loss of market share in centres where the competition has opened new stores nearby.

As the PMN Regional Manager Grace has been asked to prepare project management baseline plan for the renovation of an existing garden centre based in the Joondalup area. The garden centre is located on the edge of a major shopping district and predominantly serves shoppers in the area. The board have acquired 600m2 block of land next to the garden centre, with provisional approval to develop an uncovered external area which will be used to display and sell outdoor plants, trees, garden materials and equipment. The approved design is very similar to the external area successfully deployed by your competitor Gunnings who are located nearby.

As a minimum the area will include:

Preparation of site ready for development (levelling and concreting)

Boundary fencing

CCTV system

Two checkout stations

Watering system to maintain the quality of vegetation on display

Areas for

Plants, trees, shrubs

Fertilisers

Garden pots

Garden furniture

Single washroom facility

Deliverables:

HRM Plan including Organisation chart, RACI matrix and resource histogram

Schedule baseline using MS Project which clearly indicates CPA and valid network

Risk Management plan including the risk register

Cost Management plan with bottom up budget, cost baseline and valid 'S'- Curve

Procurement plan including the six steps with good attention to proposal evaluation

Communications plan including the communications register

2.Construct a partial project plan (including risk analysis, procurement plan, communication plan, schedule baseline (Gantt (CPA and CCPM) chart and network), HR management plan and cost baseline).

3.Apply appropriate project planning software.

5.Formulate appropriate responses for dealing with unexpected variations to project plans

4.1. Demonstrate personal autonomy and accountability in the execution of a substantial authentic project;

4.2. Apply knowledge and skills with initiative and/or creativity to new situations