Reference no: EM1343125
Project Management of a functional employee
1. Consider a situation in which the project manager (a generalist) is asked to provide an evaluation of a functional employee (a specialist). Can the project manager effectively evaluate the functional employee on technical performance? If not, then on what information can the project manager base his or her evaluation? Can a grade-7 generalist evaluate a grade -12 specialist?
2. Is it possible to establish formal organizational procedures (either at the project level or company-wide) for the resolution of conflicts? If a procedure is established, what can go wrong?
3.Is it possible for project managers to improve their time management skills by knowing the "energy cycle" of their people? Can this energy cycle be a function of the hour of the day, day of the week, or whether overtime is required?
4. How do you handle a project manager or project engineer who continually tries to "bite off more than he or she can chew"? If he or she were effective at managing these projects, at least temporarily, would your answer change? Explain fully
5.How should a project manager handle a situation in which the functional manager or employee appears to have more loyalty to his profession, discipline, or expertise than to the project? Explain fully.
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Manager versus leader
: Explain what do you feel are the most important qualities for a leader to possess to be effective and do you feel that a person can be both a leader and a manager, or are they mutually exclusive roles
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How the project will be measured for success
: Project charter: Using the above scenario, prepare a project charter. Include the problem statement, justification for the project, and how the project will be measured for success.
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Expert judgment in the subject matter of the project
: How important is it for a project manager to have expert judgment in the subject matter of the project and Must an IT project manager be an expert in the technology that is being implemented?
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Duration estimation techniques in project management
: In a short response, describe the advantages and disadvantages for each of the five techniques. Include an example of when it is appropriate to use each technique.
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Explain how should a project manager handle a situation
: Explain how should a project manager handle a situation in which the functional manager or employee appears to have more loyalty to his profession, discipline, or expertise than to the project
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What happens if one contractor has higher salary levels
: What difficulties can occur if the contractors have decided on work assignments, and what changes may be necessary if problems occur?
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Find all risks and rate each risk
: Find all risks and rate each risk - Select two of the highest risks. Describe why these are considered high risk, and explain their potential effect on the project.
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What constitutes a project
: What constitutes a project and based on the weekly reading or PMI PMBOK, what is the definition of a project?
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Directed research project
: Directed Research Project - How important is it maintain a schedule of completion when working on an assignment of this length?
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