MMB041 Project Management Assessment Task Number 1 (a 3,000 word report)


Assignment Description


Applying your understanding of the theories covered in the lectures, seminars and your own research you are required to write a 3,000 word report.  Your report should contain:

•    An evaluation of the role of project management in a modern business environment, through evaluating an existing project plan developed by the MBA students. This should include:
•    Effective scoping of the issues that are relevant to the project; including an awareness of topical issues;
•    Selection of academic literature demonstrating an understanding of the key issues within project management.

•    Demonstrate an understanding of project planning through the development of an alternative project plan which includes the following:
•    A project plan and overview of key activities. This should include a relevant visual schedule; 
•    A Stakeholder Analysis;
•    Identify key issues which develop and support the argument with appropriate application of the literature.

•    Evaluate the contribution of the wider issues through the analysis of risk and the development of a risk mitigation plan detailing how these risks will be managed.