PART 1:

Describe the concept of the systems theory and apply it to projects

Describe the key fundamentals of systems theory. This should include a brief historical background, but more focus must be of key ideas/components of systems theory

To analyse

• the systems of a project
• the interrelationships between systems of a project
• how systems can be co-ordinated
• the influence and effect of the external environment on systems.

PART II - PRACTICAL APPLICATION

Apply systems theory to a project from your experience, as follows:

• Describe the project and list all its systems (5), and describe 2 systems in detail (16)

• Describe 2 examples showing how your project systems are interdependent

• Describe 1 management techniques/processes/tools by which your project systems may be co-ordinated

We need to ensure that interrelated systems work together effectively so what is one approach to ensuring this happens?

• Describe 2 examples showing how the external environment affects your project systems.

PART III - REFLECTION

You have now completed Parts I & II. Reflect on the practical use is systems theory to a project manager (200-300 words)?