Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows

You are a project manager in the water and sanitation department in Johannesburg. The suburb of Soweto has recently come into the spotlight due the lack of water reticulation in the southern part. Residents have approached the president of South Africa to voice their discontent. The president has met with the mayor of Johannesburg and indicated that the water infrastructure needs to be built and ready for service in six months time. There cannot be any slippage to the timeline, must deliver within budget, with the resources allocated and within the predetermined quality standards. As a project manager, your mandate is to work with all stakeholders to deliver or risk losing your job.

QUESTION 1

Use the root cause identification method (cause and effect diagram) to identify the root causes of your project risks. Demonstrate your understanding of root cause analysis by presenting a diagram. Ensure that each root cause presented is discussed in detail. (Note: provide a root cause analysis for your project risks using Ishikawa (fishbone) diagram).