problem 1:

i) Selecting a project of your preference, use the SWOT analysis and Force Field Analysis

ii) Techniques to describe what are feasible and what are not in circumstances.

problem 2:

i) Implementation must focus on the accomplishment of agreed outcomes, so that if a problem is encountered with plan, other courses of action can be utilized.

ii) What are the main control elements in generic projects and describe why each one of them is significant illustrating answer with exs. What are the types of problems (at the planning stage) one must address with respect to each control element to minimise risks of being caught through surprise during implementation?

problem 3:

i) While scoping the project, as much information as possible must be collected about the wants and concerns of sponsors and end-users.

ii) What are the useful channels of the influence which might exist on a project for a project manager about sponsors and end-users, and how he can best employ each one of them in his favour?

problem 4:

i) One way to classify team cultures is broadly to classify them as being closed cultures, partly-open cultures and fully open cultures.

ii) Discuss the features of the three organizational cultures and exemplify how they may affect project management culture in each case.

problem 5:

i) Comparing a project manager to a conductor of an orchestra is the true analogy. Critically discuss.