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Project Initiation assignment instructions
The purpose of this assignment is to evaluate and select an IT project and create a charter and
work breakdown structure associated with the selected project. For this assignment, read the
“Running Case”. Complete the following tasks associated with the “Running Case.”
Part 1
1. Using the “Weighted Decision Matrix Template,” evaluate the four projects by preparing
the weighted scoring model on the template. Develop at least four criteria, assign weights
to each criterion, assign scores, and then calculate the weighted scores. Print the
spreadsheet and bar chart with the results.
2. Prepare a 250-word paper that describes the weighted scoring model and the results.
Include justification of the scores and your recommendation and justification for which
project should be selected for completion.
Part 2
Based upon the recommendations you made in Part 1 of the assignment; senior management has
made a preliminary decision to complete the “Global Treps Project.” However, they have
requested additional information about the project in order to finalize the decision to proceed.
Complete the “Business Case Template.” Assume that the project will take 6 months to complete,
use many volunteer hours, and cost about $130,000 for hardware, software, travel, and labor. Be
sure to research information on the television show and events held by colleges and other groups,
which have been sparked by the need for more successful entrepreneurs. Visit the DonorsChoose
website (https://www.donorschoose.org) to see how that site operates and investigate the process
for forming a nonprofit organization. When completing the “Business Case Template,” consider
the following:
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Assume you would be the IT project manager for the project and that you want the project
to be implemented.
Reread the “Global Treps” project description.
Review the sample JWD Consulting business case shown on Table 3-2 to ensure all of the
proper information is included when completing the “Business Case Template.”
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Study the “Weighted Decision Matrix Template” results for the project.
Assume that the new system must run on existing hardware and software, should require
minimal technical support, must be easily accessible by employees, and must be protected
from unauthorized users.
For the “Analysis of Options and Recommendation” section, consider other possible
options if the project is not implemented.
For the “Potential Risks” section, consider business risk to the company if the project is not
implemented.
Be creative in the business case and state any additional assumptions.
Part 3
Using the “Project Charter Template,” construct a project charter to formalize the project, provide
management with information related to the project objectives and management, and provide an
explanation of how organizational resources will be used to complete the project.
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Recall the assumption that the project will take 6 months to complete and have a budget
of $130,000.
You will be the project manager, and Dr. K. will be the project sponsor. Other team
members will include Bobby, Ashok, Kim, and Alfreda.
You will conduct four shark-tank-like events and develop the Global Treps site and
application.
Review the next-gen DNA-sequencing instrument project charter shown on Table 4-1 in to
ensure that you include all of the essential elements of a project charter.
Part 4
Review Table 3-9 “Scope Statement Draft,”. Complete the “Scope Statement Template” to
formalize the Global Treps Project.
Project Charter Template
Directions: Complete the template below based on the project specifics.
Project Title:
Project Start Date:
Projected Finish Date:
Budget Information:
Project Manager: (include name, phone, and e-mail)
Project Objectives:
Success Criteria:
Approach:
Roles and Responsibilities:
Name and Signature
Role
Position
Contact Information
Comments: (Handwritten or typed comments from above stakeholders, if applicable)
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Scope Statement Template
Directions: Complete each section below to formalize the Global Treps project.
Project Title:
Date:
Prepared by:
Project Summary and Justification (one paragraph):
Product Characteristics and Requirements (list and describe each using one or two
sentences):
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3.
4.
Product and Project Acceptance Criteria (one paragraph):
Summary of Project Deliverables
Project management-related deliverables: business case, charter, team contract, scope
statement, WBS, schedule, cost baseline, status reports, final project presentation, final
project report, lessons learned report, and any other documents required to manage the
project.
Product-related deliverables (research reports, design documents, software code,
hardware, etc. List and describe each using one or two sentences):
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4.
Business Case Template
Business Case Project Name:
1.0 Introduction/ Background
2.0 Business Objective
3.0 Current Situation and Problem/Opportunity Statement
(NOTE: Write one paragraph to summarize the current situation and write a second
paragraph to explain the problem and opportunity statement.)
4.0 Critical Assumption and Constraints
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5.0 Analysis of Option and Recommendation
6.0 Preliminary Project Requirements
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7.0 Budget Estimate and Financial Analysis
8.0 Schedule Estimate
9.0 Potential Risks
10.0 Exhibits (website development, site layout, etc.)
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Weighted Decision Matrix Template
Created by:
Date:
Weight
Criteria
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Weighted Project Scores
Global Treps
Project
0%
Change the Laws
Campaign Project
0
0
Weighted Score by Project
Global
Smart
Shoppers…
Wealthy
Unite
Project
Change the
Laws
Campaign…
Global
Treps
Project
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
Wealthy Unite
Project
Global Smart
Shoppers Project
0
0
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