Assignment Questions :

Question 1: When resolving conflicts does it matter to whom the project manager reports? Why or why not?

Question 2: Describe how quality can be measured so that quality improvement efforts can be evaluated for effectiveness.

Assignment Parameters :

- Length: 800 words(400 words each question) answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner

- References: Include the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions

Discussion Questions:

(1) How should the project manager handle conflict issues between upper management and the project goals?

(2) Assume that a project manager has completed an analysis of stakeholders and have determined that some project stakeholders do not support the project and do not wish to see it succeed. What steps should a project manager take as a result of such stakeholder analysis findings?

(3) 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, on what information can the project manager base his evaluation?

(4) Assume that you were asked to start a Project Management Office in your company. What would be the first elements that you would implement within a 3 to 6 month timeframe? Would the PMO initiative be well received?
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Length: 1400 words (350 words each question) answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner.

Required Textbook:

- Project Management Institute. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 5th Ed. Newton Square. ISBN#978-1-935589-67-9

- Kerzner. (2013) Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, 11th Ed. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-1118022276