Unit IV Scholarly Activity

This next phase of the project is meant to build off the previous phase (Unit III Scholarly Activity) and chapters.

Phase II: The Rest of the Story...
Phase II Work Breakdown:

Step 1:

Using the CSU Online Library as well as your favorite search engine, conduct research on the Navy/Marine Corps Intranet project that was awarded on October 2, 2000 to Electronic Data Systems (EDS) (You are also free to perform additional research on the Navy/Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) if you wish.)

Step 2:

 Based on the NMCI project information you obtained, analyze and critique the NMCI project in terms of the following:

v   Its handling of estimating costs and budget

v  Its handling of quality with the project

v  Its handling of communication

MBA 6951, Managing Complex Projects 3

While this course has not covered project communication just yet, provide an analysis based upon your experience/knowledge regarding communication within a business environment and more specifically, within project management.

Step 3:

Explain the challenges EDS faced in each of these areas; if, how, and why they went off track; and how EDS might have managed these areas to prevent or minimize the problems.

Step 4:

Create the Phase II deliverable.

 Phase II Deliverable

For this assignment, you will submit a four-page report that presents an analysis, critique, and recommendations/remedies regarding the project management areas of estimating resources, costs, quality, and communication as they apply to NMCI's performance.

If you were the lead manager on a project dealing with the NMCI, how would you go about creating a resource requirements plan? Do you believe the NMCI put forth enough effort in the planning stages?  Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.