Project Management: Alternatives, Hierarchy Processes and Project Control Systems and Technologies

(1) In your own words, describe the two distinct sets of project alternatives dealt with in every evaluation. In your description, identify an example of each set. Following the descriptions, discuss why the comparison of investment alternatives is difficult when each alternative is useful, even outside of the project.

(2) Research and find an article related to the analytical hierarchy process used in project management. Perform an online search, and locate an online article that is at least two to three pages. Read the article and think about how the information on AHP in the article relates to the information provided in Chapter 6 of the textbook. Write a one-page summary report detailing the contents of the article, comparing the information to that which is included in the text. Ensure that you include a citation including the web site, author, and other reference information in your report.

(3) Research and find an article related to the project control systems. Perform an online search, and locate an online article that is at least two to three pages. Read the article and consider how the project control information in the article relates to the information provided in Chapter 12. Write a one-page summary report detailing the contents of the article, comparing the information to that which is included in the text. Ensure that you include a citation including the web site, author, and other reference information in your report.

(4) The textbook describes three broad categories of technologies found in a typical technological portfolio. In your own words, provide a description of each of these categories. Following each of your descriptions, identify an example of each type of technology and explain why you feel it fits into the category.