ASSIGNMENT

Course Code   :    MS-52

Course Title   :   Project Management

Assignment No.   :    MS-52/TMA/SEM-I/2019

Coverage       :    All Blocks

Note : Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 30

Th April, 2019 to the Coordinator of your study center.

1.  Describe the important phases of a project life cycle. What are the outlines of opportunity studies in project management? How do these impact project feasibility studies?

2.  “Doubled Project Report (DPR) forms the foundation on which the entire superstructure of the project is built  –  if it is weak, project cannot weather the turbulent times ahead.” Bring out the do‟s and don‟ts of a good DPR.

3.  What  should  be  the  decision  criteria  for  selecting  a  suitable  method  for  demand forecasting? Discuss the various methods of economic analysis of project from societal viewpoint.

4.  “Meticulous  Management  of  activities  on  the  critical  path  is  crucial  to  completing projects  on  time.”  How  can  we  „beat‟  the  critical path  and  improve  our  on-time performance?

5.  Explain the importance of „project review‟ in the context of control of a project. How are cybernetics concepts applied to project management?