Paper 2 is the signature assignment for this course. It should incorporate the concepts from the Modules you have studied to date. Here is your assignment:
Project managers employ an arsenal of skills, knowledge and experience designed to deliver successful project outcomes. Project plans as described in the text, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) 6th edition, are critical tools in achieving positive results, however there are both tangible and intangible tools and skills successful project managers utilize. With this in mind, address these questions:
1. Describe the role of the project manager in your company or industry.
2. How are the fundamentals of project management applied?
3. What tangible tools do project managers in your organization or industry use? What are the shortfalls/what tools should they be using in your opinion?
4. What intangible tools and/or nuance do project managers in your organization or industry use? What are the shortfalls/what tools should they be using in your opinion?
*****The company is a trading import & export corp. (seasonal item such as Christmas tree/ outdoor furniture/ decoration)*****
3 pages require
Paper Requirements
Most classes have a 2 paper requirement per course. Please be sure to address the following requirements when completing your papers:
- The cover page and reference page/s are not included in the page requirement or word count. These should be in addition to page requirements.
- Papers need to be formatted in proper APA 6th Edition style.
- Each paper requires a minimum of at least three outside peer-reviewed sources for your references.
- Acceptable/credible sources include: Academic journals and books, industry journals, and the class textbook. You could use credible business website sources in addition to the peer-reviewed required sources, but avoid Wikipedia and Google. These are academic papers that need to include scholarly research.
- Using your textbook is required as well to demonstrate that you have read the required material.