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Subject Code: MBA642
Subject Name: Project Initiation, Planning and Execution
Assessment Title Levi Jeans Type 1
Assessment Type:
Length:

Individual Report
2000 words (-/+ 10%)

Weighting: 40%
Total Marks:
Submission:

100
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Due Date: Week 13
.

Your task
These jeans were a market failure. Create a project management plan to turn them into success.

Assessment Description.
In this individual assessment, students will be given an opportunity to analyse the organisational factors that
promote effective project management by analysing elements of the project management planning and
execution phases that may give rise to ethical compromises. More importantly, students will practice creating
an integrated project management plans that meet industry standards and objectives.

Assessment Instructions

• Construct a plan to project manage these Levi jeans to success using the five stages of IPECC as per
PMBOK.

• Use the criteria for success from assessment 1 and software that would be the best fit for this task from
assessment 2. Justify both these choices.

• Use research and common sense to find all the data you need for each step in your complete project
plan

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You are required to use at least 12 sources of information and reference these in accordance with
Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style. These may include websites, government publications, industry reports,
census data, journal articles, and newspaper articles. These references should be presented as a reference
list at the end of your report.

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MBA642 Assessment 3 Marking Rubric – Individual Report 40%

Marking
Criteria

F (Fail)
0 – 49%

P (Pass)
50 – 64%

C (Credit)
65 – 74%

D (Distinction)
75 – 84%

HD (High Distinction)
85 -100%

Analysis of Initiation
Stage

__/20 marks

The analysis does not move
beyond a description of the

learning experience.

Attempts to analyse
Initiation, but these are

vague and

unclear.

Analyses several of the
Initiation factors and makes

several connections to how the
learning can be applied.

Analyses many of the Initiation
factors and makes many

connections to

the learning

There is an in-depth analysis of
the Initiation factors and the value

of the derived

learning.

Analysis of Planning
Stage

__/20 marks

The analysis does not move
beyond a description of the
learning experience.

Attempts to analyse
Planning factors, but these

are vague and unclear.

Analyses several Planning
factors and makes connections

to how the learning can be
applied.

Analyses many Planning factors
and makes many connections to

the learning

There is an in-depth analysis of
Planning factors and derived

learning.

Analysis of
Execution Stage

__/20 marks

The analysis does not move
beyond a description of the
learning experience.

Attempts to analyse
Execution considerations,
but these are vague and

unclear.

Analyses several of the
Execution considerations and
makes several connections to

the learning.

Analyses many Execution
considerations and makes many

connections to the learning

There are an in-depth analysis of
Execution considerations and the

value of the derived learning.

Structure and
Formatting

__/20 marks

The writing style is unclear;
lacks logical flow and structure;

numerous spelling and
grammatical

errors.

Writing style lacks clarity,
flaws in flow and structure,

some use of academic
language, several spelling or

grammatical errors

The writing style is mostly clear;
Mostly written in discipline-

specific academic language;
Some spelling or grammatical

errors.

The writing style is clear; Correct
use of discipline-specific academic
language: some minor spelling or

grammatical errors.

The writing style is clear; Fluent
use of discipline-specific

academic language: no spelling
or grammatical errors.

Theory,
research and
referencing

__/20 marks

Total marks
__/100

Many errors in logical flow and
structure, argument sourced
from non-academic literature.
No discussion of academic

research. Cites very few

sources.

Some errors in logical flow
and structure, basic

discussion of relevant theory
sourced from a minimal

number of academic
sources. Little discussion of

relevant research.

Sound logical flow and
structure, a broad discussion of

relevant theory sourced from
academic literature. The

research acknowledged but not
discussed. Cites academic

sources.

Good logical flow and structure, an
argument supported by detailed

relevant theory and
research sourced from numerous

and varied
academic sources.

Excellent logical flow and
structure, an argument supported
by a comprehensive discussion
of relevant theory and research

sourced from numerous and
varied academic sources.

Feedback and grades will be released via Turnitin.

Factor Affecting Project Success or Failure

Australia

Projects are well known to have either positive or negative outcomes upon completion, in other words, projects can either be successes or failures. When it comes to project failures, many assess such projects trying to understand the reason for their failure. Each stage of the project is broken down into its elements then assessed. A study by the Project Management Institute in Scotland identified that out of the over sixty factors recognized to influence the project management process, over 90% have significant impacts. These factors were then grouped by the influence resulting in substantial, large, medium, small and negligible influencers.

Failed Project

• Numerous project managers desire to

complete their projects with successes however, this seldom reality. The project that will be used to illustrate this notion is Myer’s online retail site

Disaster Events project. Like any other company in Australia,

• The project is regarded as a disaster as on virtualization and systematic changes in the

December 24, 2013, Myer.com.au, the company’s IT sector has drastically changed the

online retail store crashed when it was accessed by economy.

over 7000 consumers at the same time (Kirkpatrick, In the early 2010s, it was clear that

2019). technology was evolving the economy

• With poor communication between the website and (Anesbury, Nenycz-Thiel, Dawes & Kennedy, 2015).

the servers, consumers were unable to make Additionally, the technology needed to

purchases, additionally, with no effective action support publicly used websites was

being taken by the company’s IT department the uniform.

CEO ordered the site to remain offline (Kirkpatrick, Coupled with the fact that online retail

2019). stores both within and outside the country • In the analysis of the failure, it was identified that were being called successes, retail giant

the project had a functional structure that would Myer invested tens of millions of dollars to have allowed it to be properly tested before public develop an online retail platform (Anesbury

use. Nenycz-Thiel, Dawes & Kennedy, 2015).

• However, it was detailed that this would have

caused the site to go online after its projected date. With no recovery plan placed on the website, it was clear that the project was poorly planned, it lacked the needed risk management measures for such

projects (Oloruntoba, Sridharan & Davison, 2017). It was during the 2013 boxing day frenzy, that the errors that would have been tested demonstrated themselves. The lack of a recovery plan that would have allowed previous or more compatible versions to be used caused the company to lose millions to David Jones, the company’s main competition at the time. David Jones took advantage of the crisis in Myer and registered a 100% increase in online sales (Kirkpatrick, 2019). During a press briefing, the attitude taken up by the Myer management demonstrated the dissatisfaction of the shareholders as the company’s stock value drastically dropped.

Fallen Stock Prices

0.75

0.70 0.65 0.60

0.55

0.50

Successful Project

National Road Safety Strategy

In 2011, the Australian government commenced the National Road Safety Strategy, this project involved the research and development of various action plans to increase road safety (Hughes, Anund & Falkmer, 2015) The project involved numerous activities from road modifications to reduce motorcyclist accidents to the enforcement of speed limits on vehicles. Nevertheless, the most critical aspect of the project that will be assessed will be the development of the Safe System assessment framework for road infrastructure (Fitzgerald et al., 2018). Completed in 2016, the results of the project were several reports on the current state the road safety considerations and the data on how they are ineffective (Woolley, Jurewicz, Turner & Stokes, 2018). This was then coupled with the main objective of the project, different elements of the working system redressed to aid in the elimination of death and serious injuries on Australian roads. The approach taken in the project was the sharing of responsibilities to allow for each objective of the project to be achieved (Woolley, Jurewicz, Turner & Stokes, 2018). The report considered almost all possible occurrences between road users and ensured that in the occurrence of driver error the outcome would not be severe.

Though the overall project is yet to be completed, the first objective is to be met in the year 2020; nevertheless, the report played a critical role in ensuring that the project attains its goals Muir, Johnston & Howard, 2018). It acts as the guideline to be followed in the renovation, construction, and modification of roads. The project was a success because the project management relied on factual data collected from the various types of crashes to create various control elements to protect road users (Muir, Johnston & Howard, 2018). The framework considered all the critical aspects of the system as well, identifying the current safety limiting issues and developing solutions for current and future use. This portion of the project is regarded successful as it was able to understand past and current needs and use the data to develop future road safety requirements (Muir, Johnston & Howard, 2018). The data is then compiled and used to develop the regulations, policies, and guidelines for road use, maintenance, and construction

Another aspect of the report that is barely recognized is the safety features that vehicles are mandated to have, the previous requirements were revised in the project and updated to meet current vehicle safety demands. Examples include Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB, Low-speed), this regulation was commissioned specifically for the new models being developed to aid in increasing road safety (Hughes, Falkmer & Anund, 2019). The report demonstrated ethical, cultural and other considerations when it came to road safety in its use and construction. The timeline was properly maintained and its early completion allowed for other projects to begin before schedule thereby moving up the completion date.

References

Anesbury, Z., Nenycz-Thiel, M., Dawes, J., & Kennedy, R. (2015). How do shoppers behave online? An observational study of online grocery shopping. Journal Of Consumer Behaviour, 15(3), 261-270. doi: 10.1002/cb.1566

Farber, J., Myers, T., Trevathan, J., Atkinson, L., & Andersen, T. (2015). Riskr: a web 2.0 platform to monitor and share disaster information. International Journal Of Grid And Utility Computing, 6(2), 98. doi: 10.1504/ijguc.2015.068825

Fitzgerald, M., Curtis, K., Cameron, P., Ford, J., Howard, T., & Crozier, J. et al. (2018). The Australian Trauma Registry. ANZ Journal Of Surgery, 89(4), 286-290. doi: 10.1111/ans.14940

Hughes, B., Anund, A., & Falkmer, T. (2015). System theory and safety models in Swedish, UK, Dutch and Australian road safety strategies. Accident Analysis & Prevention, 74, 271-278. doi: 10.1016/j.aap.2014.07.017

Hughes, B., Falkmer, T., & Anund, A. (2019). Road safety policy and practice: The relevance of Australasian road safety strategies in a future context. Journal Of The Australasian College Of Road Safety., 30(1). Retrieved from

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Kirkpatrick, S. (2019). Using disaster recovery knowledge as a roadmap to community resilience, Community Development, 50(2), 123-140. doi: 10.1080/15575330.2019.1574269

Mckeen, J., & Smith, H. (2015). IT strategy: Issues and Practices (3rd ed.). Essex, England: Pearson Education Limited.

Muir, C., Johnston, L., & Howard, E. (2018). Evolution of a holistic systems approach to planning and managing road safety: the Victorian case study, 1970-2015. Injury Prevention, 24(Suppl 1), 119-124. doi: 10.1136/injuryprev-2017-042358

Oloruntoba, R., Sridharan, R., & Davison, G. (2017). A proposed framework of key activities and processes in the preparedness and recovery phases of disaster management. Disasters, 42(3), 541-570. doi: 10.1111/disa.12268

Woolley, J., Jurewicz, C., Turner, B., & Stokes, C. (2018). First International Roadside Safety Conference: Safer Roads, Saving Lives, Saving Money Blurbs New Blurbs Main. Retrieved 9 December 2019, from http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/176212.aspx

Presented By: Dikshith Reddy Mamidi

Institution: Kaplan Business School

Date :

2

8

-0

1

-2020

1

 Introduction

 Smart sheet

 Wrike

 Trello

 Asana

 Basecamp

 Summary

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 Construction is a innovative field.

 The field requires a software that can complete the work on time by
using new technologies.

 Software to be selected should have essential planning, monitoring and
control tool.

 Software to be considered in the presentation are Smartsheet, Wrike,
Trello, Asana and Basecamp.

The construction field is one of the most innovative field which requires the utilization of
powerful software in carrying a number of activities. The field requires a dynamic
software that will be able to address the issues arising collectively with the moving parts
(Eroshkin et al., 201

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). Therefore, the software to be selected need to be in possession
of the tools needed in planning, monitoring, reporting and overseeing every bit of
project lifecycle. Construction based software need to be in a position of being equipped
with visual workflow which will help the collaboration of the parties associated (Ahmed,
201

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). To analyze five software used in project initiation, planning and execution,
examine their pros and cons with the help of their visual representations. Software to be
examined include Smartsheet, Wrike, Trello, Asana and Base camp.

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 Communication is fundamental when it
comes to the construction of a proper project.

 Smartsheet software also has the capability of
properly managing the avalanche of
paperwork normally involved in any
construction project that is to be undertaken.

 Smartsheet software allows better
management of the issues which arise the
project development, supplying quick and
alternative solution on how the solutions can
be addressed.

Communication is fundamental when it comes to the construction of a proper project.

Smartsheet is one of the best programs which can be used in ensuring that

communication amid project development is streamlined and efficiency of the project is

maintained. Smart sheet allows the organization worksheet in a manner that

construction projects remains productive through increasing better communication

strategies (Babusiak et al., 201

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).

Smartsheet software also has the capability of properly managing the avalanche of

paperwork normally involved in any construction project that is to be undertaken. Paper

work in any project can even go double the construction of the initial project. A project

might tell number of issues throughout its execution (Zhang, Zhang and Hu, 2016).

Smartsheet software allows better management of the issues which arise the project

development, supplying quick and alternative solution on how the solutions can be

addressed. This is because the software has the capacity of upholding collaboration

among the members, that is the clients, venders and the team itself. The outcome of all

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these is saving time and provision of accurate resource management strategies

Positive Software Feature

Leverages team collaboration: The software comprises of a simple, user friendly and also

an intuitive interface that is capable of improving user’s working ability. The software

allows the users who do not have technical resources as well as experience to enhance

their work in a dynamic nature and eventually adapt to the changes occurring. An

advantage with this is that it allows building upon a given idea all the way from planning

to execution within a short period of time (Zhang, Zhang and Hu, 2016). Proper

organization of work using the software allows removal of productivity killers like

excessive meetings. Collaboration and sharing have been streamlined, ensuring that any

available information is up to data and that information is shared to the right people at

the right time.

Automated business processes: Smartsheet software allows one automatically undertake

a number of simple rules. This implies that there is no need to hire IT experts when

solving number of issues. These automated features help in saving time taken in

executing certain processes. This helps in ensuring that no issues are overlooked. This

ensures that issues are responded to them with immediate effect (Zhang, Zhang and Hu,

2016). This also facilitates the collection of data.

Short comings

Results to delays in client projection: The software to a number of delays which results

to poor customer services and operating outside the budgets. The software fails to

prioritize the activities that need to be connected with available sales board. There are

points where the system might fail to meet the user needs and requirements.

Wastage of time and resources: In number of ways, smartsheet results to the collection

of inconsistent data, which might be aiming at ensuring that automation remains a

success. Not all processes are automated in smartsheets (Babusiak et al., 2019). The little

processes that are not automated results to the delays and repetitive consumption of

available resources. There should be ways through which these issues can be addressed.

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 Comprises of tools which makes it
possible for the users of project
planning, communication and also
centralization streamline the
workflow which they are tasked to
undertake.

 Facilitates formulation of solutions
towards specific services which are
designed to ensure that every activity
remains a success.

Wrike can be defined as an online project management software, which is also used as a

work collaboration platform which has the ability of enabling various teams deliver their

work on time and with speed. The software comprises of tools which makes it possible

for the users of project planning, communication and also centralization streamline the

workflow which they are tasked to undertake. Through the software, one can easily see

and trace through the individual team projects while generating and receiving real-time

reports on activities which have been undertaken (Kirilov, 2016). The software comprises

of the necessary flexibility and abilities of ensuring that the companies scale as required

and also implement the necessary solutions needed at a given time. The software also

facilitates formulation of solutions towards specific professional services which are

designed to ensure that every activity remains a success.

There are a number of reasons as to why Wrike can be recommended for use. The first

reason is made up of a platform, customized tasks and also simple integration features

that make it easy for the organization to sail through its activities (Kirilov, 2016).

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Positive Software Feature

Enhances collaboration and reporting: This software has the capability of ensuring that

members associated can integrate and meet each other easily, giving them time to

discuss important issues which are affecting them. This makes it possible to undertake

tasks within the specified time and place. This also allows quick reviews of what need to

be done as well as approvals of digital documents and images (Ayyagari and Atoum,

2019). The platform also allows the users tag various images which they need, and also

update them within the required time frame. All these activities allow for a further

analysis of work to be done.

Offers customizations and ready solutions: The software comprises of a number of

customized workflows and fields. It also comprise of folder structures that are highly

flexible. This makes it possible to create any work with the aim of addressing any

challenge which they might come across (Ayyagari and Atoum, 2019).

For instance, the software is equipped with tools like Gantt charts, resource workload

and management tools which are responsible in ensuring that visual dashboards are

navigated through in a very simple way.

Short comings

The pricing is too high: Although the software provides a free plan of five days and up to

5 users, most of the elements provided here are limited. Accessing the full services is

costly. “The Professional plan is priced per user per month for groups of 5,

10

, and 15

users. It includes full project planning and collaboration features, advanced integrations,

shareable dashboards, collaborators, and storage space. The higher plans include all

features of the previous lower plan in addition to more features.”

Permissions: When making use of the Wrike, it is recommended that permission remains

checked more regular. Literally, one should be cautious of the kind of solutions being

allowed to run within the organization.

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 Trello is one of the most common
project management platforms
utilized in the field of
construction.

 The more the complexity of the
project increases, the more limited
the software becomes.

 This makes it difficult for the
software to fully accommodate
what need to be accommodated.

Trello is one of the most common project management platforms utilized in the field of
construction. The software is currently in use by most of people across the world. Some
advantages that are associated with the software like simplicity limits its application in
the business industry (Alawneh & Aouf, 2016). The more the complexity of the project
increases, the more limited the software becomes. This makes it difficult for the
software to fully accommodate what need to be accommodated.
Positive Software Feature
Extremely simple to use: The extreme simplicity of the software ensures that even
unskilled personnel are in a better position of navigating through the software. This
makes the operations very simple.
Active community: the software allows active communication and participation from
the parties which take part in project management and development. Integration is also
important as it allows various people to be held responsible for any activity that is taking
place (Alawneh & Aouf, 2016).
Lots of Integration: The software is made up of a maximum number of integrations with
other programs. Integration allows the automation of activities in various ways that
automates the issues which need to be done.
Short comings
Too simple: The fact that a software is too simple can be received with a number of
ideas. Although some might think that if it is too simple, then it is the best to use, this is
not the case to do with project management. With this software for instance, project

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management might be too complex, comprising of operations that are heavy to solve and
also handle (Alawneh & Aouf, 2016). In such a case then, the simplicity of using a given
software becomes a disadvantage and not an advantage anymore.
Absence of Gantt charts: Gantt charts are important tools which need to be used in
presenting crucial setting of various data and information. Their absence then implies
that data presentation is limited in a number of ways. The information output remains
essential in presenting the information that they might need.

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 Multiple project management software
has become more popular in every day’s
activities.

 The construction field for instance has
incorporates a number of activities that
aim at intensifying the activities which
aid the entire process of management.

 Asana can be defined as “cloud-based
software where users create a virtual
workspace in order to collaborate for the
completion of a project. It enables a
manager to create tasks as part of a big
project, assign them to specific members,
and provide them with a deadline.”

Multiple project management software has become more popular in every day’s
activities. The construction field for instance has incorporates a number of activities that
aim at intensifying the activities which aid the entire process of management. “The
demand for efficient services and cost-effective operations has paddled the journey
towards the creation of software and tools that provide support to organizations. Asana,
a popular project management tool, can be used for both team projects and personal
purposes and recognizes the challenges of relying solely on email exchanges when it
comes to leading a team on a project.” (Horvath, 2019)
Asana can be defined as “cloud-based software where users create a virtual workspace
in order to collaborate for the completion of a project. It enables a manager to create
tasks as part of a big project, assign them to specific members, and provide them with a
deadline.” (Horvath, 2019)
Positive Software Feature
It is good for meetings: with Asana, organizing for meetings becomes even easier,
making it easier to handle them. This is because the software can allow creation of
meeting agendas. Asana also has the capacity of delegating after meeting activities once
the meeting is through.
Good for bug tracking: Bugs are always everywhere. Teams can also create a bug in
projects at Asana. Asana non-users can be in a position of creating bugs in Asana and
submit them to the appropriate project. The capacity of tracking them makes it possible
in ensuring that everything is in control (Parsons et al., 2018).

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Short comings
Too many features: Fundamentally, Asana is never suitable for small teams, organizations
and also projects. This is because the project comprises of too many features which make
it even more complex in all issues which they take part in.
Tasks are only assigned to one person: All the tasks are majorly assigned to one
individual. This is different from alternative software which allows multiple allocation of
tasks to more than one person at a go. The rationale behind assigning the activities to
one person is to ensure that there is little or no confusion about the same.

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 Most business in the contemporary
world heavily rely on the “concerted
efforts of its teams and members for
its success.”

 This has resulted to the adoption of a
number of software.

 Basecamp is one of them that is
essential in keeping the
communication and exchange of
information.

Most business in the contemporary world heavily rely on the “concerted efforts of its
teams and members for its success.” This has resulted to the adoption of a number of
software, and Basecamp is one of them that is essential in keeping the communication
and exchange of information. This is one of the organized icons, making it attractive to
the users.
Positive Software Feature
Tracks deadlines of activities: The software has these capabilities because it allows the
user to make any necessary updates of what need to be done at a given time. The real
time updates offered by the organization are also helpful because they fix any potential
bugs (Marques and Bernardino, 2019).
Auto update feature: This feature allows the software receive a number of updates
without necessarily taking part in the fuss. This automatic feature is known as check ins.
Short comings
Lacks time tracking feature: Time tracking is one of the important elements of project
management. Therefore, making use of a software that does not track the time spent is
an indication that a number of projects that the software will oversee might end up
failing (Kirilov, 2016).
Lacks a starring feature: Individuals who have been making use of Google understands
well the manner in which starring feature is important. Basecamp lacks this feature,
making the software questionable as compared to alternative software.

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 All software are applicable in construction field.

 Serve a similar purpose.

 Their efficiency and applicability varies because of their power.

 They have unique merits and demerits.

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 Ahmed, A., 2016. Software project management: a process-driven approach. Auerbach Publications.
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