Question 1:

What is a Hybrid Methodology in Project Management? Why must companies build a hybrid methodology, specifically in technology where Agile is prevalent? What characteristics are prevalent in a hybrid methodology?

Question 2:

Review the below case study, and answer the questions:

Lakes Automotive is a Detroitbased tierone supplier to the auto industry. Between 1995 and 1999, Lakes Automotive installed a project management methodology based on nine lifecycle phases. For the next 10 years, all 60,000 employees worldwide accepted the methodology and used it. Management was pleased with the results. Also, Lakes Automotive's customer base was pleased with the methodology and provided Lakes Automotive with quality award recognition that everyone attributed to how well the project management methodology was executed.

In February 2015, Lakes Automotive decided to offer additional products to its customers. Lakes Automotive bought out another tierone supplier, Pelex Automotive Products (PAP). PAP also had a good project management reputation and also provided quality products. Many of its products were similar to those provided by Lakes Automotive.

Because the employees from both companies would be working together closely, a single project management methodology would be required that would be acceptable to both companies. PAP had a good methodology based on five lifecycle phases. Both methodologies had advantages and disadvantages, and both were well-liked by their customers.

a. Why do companies find it necessary to combine methodologies? What influence should the customer have in redesigning a methodology and how should companies handle customers that do not want to combine methodologies?

Question 3: Adaptive PMLC Model vs Extreme PMLC Model

Using your words describe two similarities and two differences between the Adaptive and Extreme PMLC model. Describe a project that could be managed using the Extreme PMLC model. Describe two instances where you would choose the Adaptive PMLC model over the Extreme PMLC model.