Question

Outline at least three (3) reasons why it is important to identify and document project boundaries.

Question 2:

Prior to identify project boundaries of Hungry Koala, outline two (2) factors that James needs to consider.

Guideline:One example of the factors that James should consider is available resources in the company. Therefore, the student needs to provide related factors which are important to consider.

Question 3:

Identify and explain how you can account for boundaries being negotiated within the project.

Question 5:

define the terms of project benefits, outcomes, and outputs.

Question 7:

Establish a shared understanding of desired project outcomes that James can implement among relevant stakeholders.

Question 1:

Briefly explain the procedures of developing a scope management plan.

Question 1:

Identify the term of scope management procedures and processes.

Scenario: According to Hungry Koala case study, its project scopes are enhancing a new mobile application for Hungry Koala and providing a training to Hungry Koala's employees, riders, and relevant parties regarding the usage of the application.

In the process to complete the project, Hungry Koala needs to purchase some parts of software from its supplier, unfortunately, both parties have an argument during the meeting as they cannot agree on price so that the supplier refuses to trade with Hungry Koala. As a result of this, the company needs to seek to buy parts from others, and this is expected to take at least three (3) weeks. As a result of this, Hungry Koala's top management is worried that it will directly affect in time, cost and quality constraint for the project.

Question 1:

1. Use a provided table of Decision Matrix to analyse if the scope change will impact on established time, cost, and quality of the project in accordance with the company's change control policies and procedures (This is in section H of a Hungry Koala Case Study).
2. Interpret numeric information to determine whether this will negatively affect to timelines and outcomes against project scope.

Guideline: You are required to rate in both rows (Project manager and project sponsor). You are encouraged to think in both side opinion as if you were them that you would analyse and decide to monitor the scope change.

Table A: Decision Matrix

Note: please rate by using number 1-5 (1 = not impact on while 5 = severely impact on)

		Increase Budget	Increase Time	Increase risk
The impact of changes and delay in parts of software	Decision by Project manager
Decision by Project Sponsor

Note: please rate by using number 1-5 (1 = not impact on while 5 = severely impact on)

Question 2:

Following your answer from question 1, if you were a top management of Hungry Koala, what you would decide to minimise its impact on the deadline, budget, and quality requirements according to change control procedures.

Question 1:

From a case study of Hungry Koala, outline three (3) examples of issues and solutions of scope management.

Question 1:

When forming a scope management plan, explain the importance of:

1. Work breakdown structures
2. Defining scope

Question 2:

Identify two (2) factors that can disrupt the project scope and explain the impact of your chosen answers on the project scope.

Question 3:

Explain formal change-control processes

Question 4:

Explain how regular reviews can identify and measure outcomes and progress against plans

Question 5:

Explain the difference between deliverables and tasks when used in documenting the context of a work breakdown structure.

Question 6:

Identify and explain three (3) main areas/sources of change which may impact on a project scope management.

Guideline:These key sources can be either internal or external influences that arise within the project environment.

Question 7:

What must happen before a change is formally authorised?

Question 8:

List the procedures to report scope change.

Question 9:

Briefly explain four (4) project life cycle phases and identify the importance of scope manageme

Question 10:

Identify two (2) tools for managing project scope and explain your answer

Question 11:

Identify five (5) main responsibilities of the project manager

Question 12:

Explain why it is important to present your project's references and project management team within your project initiation documentation.

Case Study B: Momentum Company

Momentum Company is based in Vevo Harbour, QLD. The business was established in 2012 and it represents the largest project assistance in Australia. The company has been contracted to manage a marketing project for the Good Work Company. Good Work Company is a new Healthy Food Company which was established in the past few months. The company is looking to promote a range of its organic products. Therefore, Kate, a project manager of Momentum Company, suggests building up the project to plan for Trade Show.

The company's target customers are those who enjoy organic and clean food

The age range of Australian consumers buying products is between 27 and 65.

Main Marketing communication platform: Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Project Scope:Establishing a trade show to promote a range of products to be known in the market

Project budget:$50,000

Project Timeframe:4 weeks

Project Milestones:

• Plan the project scope
• Design and decorate the show area
• Source the required equipment
• Install and test electric equipment (Microphone, Speakers, Projector, Computer etc.)

Question 1:

Prepare a scope management plan for the project depicted in case study B.

Guideline:Make sure that a scope management plan include the following elements; however, you can add further details where require:

• Stakeholders who will be involved in the project and their specific roles
• Required resources such as Human Resources, Physical Resources, Financial Resources
• Expected outcomes.
• Create a work breakdown structure (WBS) to allocate tasks to the right people