Case Study 4: Boston's Central Artery/Tunnel Project

Read Case Study 8.2 in your text. Then answer the questions. [MO4.2]

a.Consider the following statement: "Government-funded projects intended to serve as 'prestige projects,' such as the 'Big Dig,' should not be judged on the basis of cost." Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why?

b.Project success is defined as adherence to budget, schedule, functionality (performance), and client satisfaction. Under these criteria, cite evidence that suggests the "Big Dig" project was a success and/ or failure.

c.What are the lessons to be learned from the "Big Dig" project? Was this a failure of project estimation or project control by the contractors and local government?

References

Pinto, J. K. (2016). Project Management: Achieving Competitive Advantage. Boston: Pearson.