Reference no: EM132797037

Read the following case study and write an answer to each of the following 3 questions. The word document needs to clearly state each question and then provide a written response. Each answer should be approximately 400 words.

Essential Assessment Criteria:
1. Please check the marking guide to understand how marks will be allocated.
2. Answer each question completely, this includes any sub-questions posed.
3. Each answer should include a case study reflection directly related to the question.
4. Use relevant theory to support your answers.
5. Extend your critical thinking beyond the case study. Examples provided to support an answer do not have to be specifically in the case.
6. APA referencing is required. It is suggested that a minimum of 2 references per answer should be cited. Note, the reference list is NOT included in the word count.

Case Study - The Queensland Health Payroll Fiasco

Question 1

This case identifies that Queensland Health System (QHS) needed a replacement for its then soon-to-be-obsolete payroll system. The issue was that support for the existing payroll system was set to expire in 2008.

Considering this case, compare the benefits of financial and non-financial project selection approaches. Provide a recommendation as to what project selection approach you would recommend and why?You need to be critical, use relevant theory, reflect on the case and provide examples to support your answer. Use APA referencing as required.

Question 2
This case discusses a range of risks that have occurred throughout the project lifecycle.The risk project lifecycle (below), illustrates the concept that the chance of a risk occurring is more likely in the defining stage, but the cost is low. The chances of a risk occurring decreases through the project lifecycle but the cost to fix a risk event increases.

(Larson, E., Honig, B., Gray, C., Dantin, U., &Baccarini, D. (2014). Managing risk. In Project management: The managerial process (6th ed., p. 223).

Considering the risk project lifecycle illustrated above, explain how project risks affected the Case study project through its lifecycle and the associated cost implications. You should describe the risks and critically analyse what actions were taken and what actions could have been taken to mitigate the risks. You need to be critical, use relevant theory, reflect on the case and provide examples to support your answer. Use APA referencing as required.

Question 3
This case identifies a key issue as being disorganised project leadership. This sentiment was expressed by Australia's Auditor-General who reported that "it was not clear which Accountable Officer had responsibility for the overall governance and successful completion of the whole project."

Consider the range of project management topics learnt and discuss the leadership issues evident in this case. Provide recommendations for how future projects can learn from these project issues and address the risks associated with poor project management leadership. You need to be critical, use relevant theory, reflect on the case and provide examples to support your answer. Use APA referencing as required.

Attachment:- The Queensland Health Payroll Fiasco.rar