NMIMS IT Project Management Solve Assignment December 2024

NMIMS Global Access
School for Continuing Education (NGA-SCE)
Course: IT Project Management
Internal Assignment Applicable for December 2024 Examination
Assignment Marks: 30
Instructions:

 All Questions carry equal marks.
 All Questions are compulsory
 All answers to be explained in not more than 1000 words for question 1 and 2 and for
question 3 in not more than 500 words for each subsection. Use relevant examples,
illustrations as far as possible.
 All answers to be written individually. Discussion and group work is not advisable.
 Students are free to refer to any books/reference material/website/internet for
attempting their assignments, but are not allowed to copy the matter as it is from the
source of reference.
 Students should write the assignment in their own words. Copying of assignments from
other students is not allowed
 Students should follow the following parameter for answering the assignment questions

Q.1) Project feasibility is the study of a project’s various elements to determine if it has the
potential for success. Feasibility studies analyze particular areas the project affects in order
to consider its impact across the entire business. Creating a feasibility study involves
compiling and analyzing various data sources to form a complete understanding of the
project’s scope. Explain the following steps of creating a feasibility study. (10 Marks)
 Form a preliminary analysis of the project.
 Outline the finances.
 Research the market.
 Organize the project’s structure.
 Assess the results.
 Make a final decision.

Q.2) Human resource planning ensures that you have the right number of people with the
right skills for a sufficient amount of time to help get your project done right. All project
managers need to invest in developing a comprehensive and detailed Resource
Management Plan. Explain the following steps required in Resource Management
Planning. (10 Marks)
 Decide project team size.
 Determine what expertise is needed.
 Identify roles and responsibilities.
 Conduct a skills gap analysis of the project team.
 Incentivize project team members.
Q.3) Answer following questions.

a) What is a work breakdown structure? Discuss any 4 components of WBS. (5
Marks)

b) Define Project Risk. Describe risks related to cost, schedule and performance. (5
Marks)
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