Question :

(a) Any project has a beginning and an end; without a formal closure process, project teams can fail to recognize the end and this can drag the project into unnecessary expenses. Critically explain the steps in project closure.

(b) Project monitoring and control focuses on activities undertaken to observe project execution so that potential problems and risks can be identified and prevented in a timely manner. The Project manager and key stakeholders must monitor progress against plans and take corrective actions if and when necessary through the monitoring and control of a number of tasks including:

(i) Monitoring and controlling tasks for Project Quality Management

(ii) Monitoring and controlling tasks for Project Human Resource Management

(iii) Monitoring and controlling tasks for Project Scope Management