GRINCH Aviation is a manufacturer of small fixed wing aircraftavailable with propeller or jet propulsion systems and customized cabin amenities. GRINCH aviation has a large manufacturing facility comprised of administration and engineering offices, manufacturing buildings, as well as new aircraft storage hangers and a test air strip. This aviation company has been contracted by large corporations, wealthy individuals, sports teams, and government agencies to provide custom outfitted small- and medium-size aircraft. The organization designs its own aircraft, manufacturers many parts internally, and manages the final assembly of specially designed aircraft.

Case Study Questions and Exercise

1. Based on the GRINCH Aviation case study listed above, identify opportunities that project management can be used at a higher strategic level and tactical levels
2. Discuss opportunities projects can be used for process improvement, product evaluation, or design of experiments.
3. Discuss examples of how there could be high risk projects, stakeholder influenced projects, as well as cost volatile projects within this type of organization.