OM03
Project Management
Assignment No.I
Assignment Code: 2013OM03A1 Last Date of Submission: 15th April 2013
Maximum Marks:100
Attempt all the questions. All the questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
Section-A
Ques. 1 What are various project selection models? Comment on nature of project selection
models?
Ques. 2 Describe the eight-step project portfolio process.
Ques. 3 Assess various appraisal criteria on the basis of certain theoretical and practical
considerations?
Ques. 4 Why is it important to assess the culture of an organization before deciding what
project management structure should be used to complete a project?
Section-B
Case Study
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is a Joint Venture of Central Govt. & Delhi Govt and has to work like any commercial organization. It has already commissioned 3 lines, and they have become operational quite some time ago.
Now it has taken up next 3 lines namely New Delhi to IGI Airport , Delhi to Gurgaon & Delhi to Noida. Airport line is most critical since it has to become operational before the start of Commonwealth Games - Nov. 2010. It is also proposed to complete this line by August 2010 so that trial runs could be completed.
DMRC has appointed you as a Project Manager for this line so that the line is completed as per schedule in August 2010. Approximately 60% work on this line has been completed as on date.
Answer the following
(a) If you have taken a ride in any one of the three existing lines, what are your observations
If not, why not?
(b) As project manager for airport line, what steps are desired to be taken , so that trial runs can start in August 2010
(c) Since DMRC is a commercial organization, what steps you would take as a Finance Manager, so that it can make reasonable Profits.
OM03
Project Management
Assignment No.II
Assignment Code: 2013OM03A2 Last Date of Submission: 15th May 2013
Maximum Marks:100
Attempt all the questions. All the questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
Section-A
Ques. 1 What are the basic steps to design and use the Work Breakdown Structure?
Ques. 2 Briefly describe the important differences in emphasis between the appraisal of a
project as part of a lending decision and the appraisal of a venture capital investment
opportunity.
Ques. 3 (i) How does the WBS differ from project network?
(ii) Develop a WBS for a project in which you are going to build a bicycle. Try to identify
all of the major components and provide three levels of detail.
Ques. 4 (i) How does the project audit differ from performance measurement control systems?
(ii) What personal characteristics and skills would you look for in selecting a project
audit leader?
Section-B
Case Study
In India, most of Projects get delayed in commissioning, which affect the cost of Projects.
Your company has been awarded a project of constructing a bridge over river by the
local Government authorities, giving a time frame of 3 years. The designs and scope
of project were finalized and clear approach roads on both side, were to be given in 2
months time from date of start.
The Project was review and after 12 months and following observations were made.
(a) The clear passage on both side was not available to start the work due to encroachment.
(b) There were many charges made in design and scope.
(c) The fund flow from project authorities was slow and work was getting delayed.
(d) The Project Manager was not dynamic and his coordination work was poor.
(e) The staff/labor and equipments were lying idle.
After the review meeting as above, you were appointed as Project Manager so as to complete the project as early as possible.
Answer the following questions :
1. What corrective steps are desired to be taken?
2. What is the likely completion time and how much delay, you foresee?
3. What will the impact on cost of the project in percentage terms?
4. How often you will review the project and why?
5. How will you settle the claims for time and cost over-run ?
Project Management
Assignment No.I
Assignment Code: 2013OM03A1 Last Date of Submission: 15th April 2013
Maximum Marks:100
Attempt all the questions. All the questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
Section-A
Ques. 1 What are various project selection models? Comment on nature of project selection
models?
Ques. 2 Describe the eight-step project portfolio process.
Ques. 3 Assess various appraisal criteria on the basis of certain theoretical and practical
considerations?
Ques. 4 Why is it important to assess the culture of an organization before deciding what
project management structure should be used to complete a project?
Section-B
Case Study
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is a Joint Venture of Central Govt. & Delhi Govt and has to work like any commercial organization. It has already commissioned 3 lines, and they have become operational quite some time ago.
Now it has taken up next 3 lines namely New Delhi to IGI Airport , Delhi to Gurgaon & Delhi to Noida. Airport line is most critical since it has to become operational before the start of Commonwealth Games - Nov. 2010. It is also proposed to complete this line by August 2010 so that trial runs could be completed.
DMRC has appointed you as a Project Manager for this line so that the line is completed as per schedule in August 2010. Approximately 60% work on this line has been completed as on date.
Answer the following
(a) If you have taken a ride in any one of the three existing lines, what are your observations
If not, why not?
(b) As project manager for airport line, what steps are desired to be taken , so that trial runs can start in August 2010
(c) Since DMRC is a commercial organization, what steps you would take as a Finance Manager, so that it can make reasonable Profits.
OM03
Project Management
Assignment No.II
Assignment Code: 2013OM03A2 Last Date of Submission: 15th May 2013
Maximum Marks:100
Attempt all the questions. All the questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
Section-A
Ques. 1 What are the basic steps to design and use the Work Breakdown Structure?
Ques. 2 Briefly describe the important differences in emphasis between the appraisal of a
project as part of a lending decision and the appraisal of a venture capital investment
opportunity.
Ques. 3 (i) How does the WBS differ from project network?
(ii) Develop a WBS for a project in which you are going to build a bicycle. Try to identify
all of the major components and provide three levels of detail.
Ques. 4 (i) How does the project audit differ from performance measurement control systems?
(ii) What personal characteristics and skills would you look for in selecting a project
audit leader?
Section-B
Case Study
In India, most of Projects get delayed in commissioning, which affect the cost of Projects.
Your company has been awarded a project of constructing a bridge over river by the
local Government authorities, giving a time frame of 3 years. The designs and scope
of project were finalized and clear approach roads on both side, were to be given in 2
months time from date of start.
The Project was review and after 12 months and following observations were made.
(a) The clear passage on both side was not available to start the work due to encroachment.
(b) There were many charges made in design and scope.
(c) The fund flow from project authorities was slow and work was getting delayed.
(d) The Project Manager was not dynamic and his coordination work was poor.
(e) The staff/labor and equipments were lying idle.
After the review meeting as above, you were appointed as Project Manager so as to complete the project as early as possible.
Answer the following questions :
1. What corrective steps are desired to be taken?
2. What is the likely completion time and how much delay, you foresee?
3. What will the impact on cost of the project in percentage terms?
4. How often you will review the project and why?
5. How will you settle the claims for time and cost over-run ?
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