NMIMS Global Access
School for Continuing Education (NGA-SCE)
Course: Project ManagementInternal Assignment Applicable for June 2020 ExaminationAssignment Marks: 30Instructions: All Questions carry equal marks. All Questions are compulsory All answers to be explained in not more than 1000 words for question 1 and 2 and for
question 3 in not more than 500 words for each subsection. Use relevant examples,
illustrations as far as possible. All answers to be written individually. Discussion and group work is not advisable. Students are free to refer to any books/reference material/website/internet for attempting
their assignments, but are not allowed to copy the matter as it is from the source of
reference. Students should write the assignment in their own words. Copying of assignments from
other students is not allowed Students should follow the following parameter for answering the assignment questions.1. Your organization is looking for procuring project management software. You are asked
to prepare a file note describing how this software will help your organization. You are
required to list at least three project management software tools with details such as
salient features, cost, etc. You are also asked to recommend a specific software
NMIMS Global Access
School for Continuing Education (NGA-SCE)
Course: Project ManagementInternal Assignment Applicable for June 2020 Examinationtool with proper justification. Please introduce your organization before sharing your file
note. (10 Marks)2. You are celebrating the successful completion of a project. During the party, the Vice
President of Projects in your organization pulled you aside and asked you the secret of
the success of the project. You shared few points, which seemed to have impressed her.
Next day, you got an email from her to submit a brief report describing the key factors
that led to successful completion of your project. The report is also expected to provide
top two recommendations to other project managers. Please introduce your organization
before sharing your brief report. (10 Marks)3. “No! I have worked on this concept for so long and I don’t want some bean counters
coming and telling me to stop working on it” Natasha was very upset since the Head of
Accounting & Finance department have told her boss to immediately stop the work as his
department didn’t find the proposed project financially viable.
“Don’t get emotional!” Jaywant started talking to Natasha. Being a good friend, Jaywant
wanted to help her. “First of all, tell me how the NPV and IRR figures looked for your
proposed project.” “I am not sure,” Natasha was candid. “I didn’t do those calculations
since I was busy with other parts of the project proposal.”
“That’s a great mistake, I must say. You must do these calculations and then get them
verified by our Accounting & Finance department. I can help but I would suggest you
take help of Manish. He is not only expert is this type of analysis but he also respects
your engineering abilities and will surely like to find the way out to save your proposed
project” Jaywant’s words helped Natasha to get out of her chair as she moved to her
phone for calling Manish.
NMIMS Global Access
School for Continuing Education (NGA-SCE)
Course: Project ManagementInternal Assignment Applicable for June 2020 Examinationa. How will Manish explain the concept of NPV to Natasha? (5 Marks)b. How will Manish explain the concept of IRR to Natasha? (5 Marks)**********
School for Continuing Education (NGA-SCE)
Course: Project ManagementInternal Assignment Applicable for June 2020 ExaminationAssignment Marks: 30Instructions: All Questions carry equal marks. All Questions are compulsory All answers to be explained in not more than 1000 words for question 1 and 2 and for
question 3 in not more than 500 words for each subsection. Use relevant examples,
illustrations as far as possible. All answers to be written individually. Discussion and group work is not advisable. Students are free to refer to any books/reference material/website/internet for attempting
their assignments, but are not allowed to copy the matter as it is from the source of
reference. Students should write the assignment in their own words. Copying of assignments from
other students is not allowed Students should follow the following parameter for answering the assignment questions.1. Your organization is looking for procuring project management software. You are asked
to prepare a file note describing how this software will help your organization. You are
required to list at least three project management software tools with details such as
salient features, cost, etc. You are also asked to recommend a specific software
| For Theoretical Answer | |
| Assessment Parameter | Weightage |
| Introduction | 20% |
| Concepts and Application related to the question | 60% |
| Conclusion | 20% |
| For Numerical Answer | |
| Assessment Parameter | Weightage |
| Understanding and usage of the formula | 20% |
| Procedure / Steps | 50% |
| Correct Answer & Interpretation | 30% |
NMIMS Global Access
School for Continuing Education (NGA-SCE)
Course: Project ManagementInternal Assignment Applicable for June 2020 Examinationtool with proper justification. Please introduce your organization before sharing your file
note. (10 Marks)2. You are celebrating the successful completion of a project. During the party, the Vice
President of Projects in your organization pulled you aside and asked you the secret of
the success of the project. You shared few points, which seemed to have impressed her.
Next day, you got an email from her to submit a brief report describing the key factors
that led to successful completion of your project. The report is also expected to provide
top two recommendations to other project managers. Please introduce your organization
before sharing your brief report. (10 Marks)3. “No! I have worked on this concept for so long and I don’t want some bean counters
coming and telling me to stop working on it” Natasha was very upset since the Head of
Accounting & Finance department have told her boss to immediately stop the work as his
department didn’t find the proposed project financially viable.
“Don’t get emotional!” Jaywant started talking to Natasha. Being a good friend, Jaywant
wanted to help her. “First of all, tell me how the NPV and IRR figures looked for your
proposed project.” “I am not sure,” Natasha was candid. “I didn’t do those calculations
since I was busy with other parts of the project proposal.”
“That’s a great mistake, I must say. You must do these calculations and then get them
verified by our Accounting & Finance department. I can help but I would suggest you
take help of Manish. He is not only expert is this type of analysis but he also respects
your engineering abilities and will surely like to find the way out to save your proposed
project” Jaywant’s words helped Natasha to get out of her chair as she moved to her
phone for calling Manish.
NMIMS Global Access
School for Continuing Education (NGA-SCE)
Course: Project ManagementInternal Assignment Applicable for June 2020 Examinationa. How will Manish explain the concept of NPV to Natasha? (5 Marks)b. How will Manish explain the concept of IRR to Natasha? (5 Marks)**********
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