...aspects of project management and their application in the Palm Islands project in Dubai. In the initial section of the report we will present in detail the evolution of project management into a full fledge discipline of management studies. We then move further to understand various tools devised for the purpose of project management like NPV, PRINCE2. Moving further, we will then take a look at the Palm Islands Dubai and try to assess the human resource requirements in terms of their organizational structure, leadership abilities etc. Finally, we will device a project management strategy in order to construct a hotel on the Palm Islands Dubai using the various tools of project management. Task 1: Project Management Principles – An Understanding Task 1.1 :Project Management As A Discipline. The initiation of project management as an altogether distinct discipline in the area of management studies began with a formulation by Henry Gantt in early 1900’s i.e. Gantt Chart. Gantt chart till date happens to be one of the very popular project management tools used. They are widely used due to their importance in the field of project planning and control. The further development in the field of project management began with the advent of increasingly complex projects and the need of the market to make the project competitive in terms of time and money consumed. It was this competitive pressure of the market of the that era that triggered the growth in the field of project management...
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...Project Management Concepts and Applications Paper Business Management Research Associates (BMRA) teaches Defense Acquisition University (DAU) and Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) certified courses and elective courses to various agencies worldwide. While BMRA is quite a small company, there is always a need for project management. I have not always been able to lead the projects; I have been a part of the project team to get the work completed, more like an assistant to the project manager. A project that falls under this scope is the one involving the DAU/FAI certification of course materials. The DAU/FAI certified courses offered by BMRA are set to expire this year on September 30, 2015. From October 1, 2015 forward, the expired courses are not valid for credit for students. DAU replaced the expired courses with new ones. The project’s primary goal is completing the certification process for all the required courses before the September 30, 2015 deadline both within time and budget for the company. The DAU/FAI certified courses are BMRA’s primary source of revenue, therefore making this project of the utmost importance. The courses affecting BMRA are listed in the chart below. Previous Course (Expired) Replacement Course (New) CON 215: Intermediate Contracting for Mission Support CON 280: Source Selection and Administration of Contracts CON 217: Cost Analysis and Negotiation Techniques CON 270: Intermediation Cost and Price Analysis CON 218: Advanced Contracting...
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...Logic Application Project Written By: Mrs. Tangela Wright Professor: Ms. Terry Clark Course Title: Algebra With Applications Date: March 2, 2012 The question that has been asked to be solved during this logic application project is as follows: “ What Cards do I hold.” In completing the answer to this question one must remember the following “ An Experiment is an observation on any physical occurrence. The sample space of an experiment is the set of all it’s possible outcomes.” I must say that since I am not a person that enjoys playing card cards. I would have to look at this information the same way that I would look at and have taught my daughter (9) to play Domino’s. In solving this problem one most look at all the information that has been provide and be sure to write this information on paper so that you will be able to look at the complete picture and us the variables that have been provided in order to solve the problem. One can say that the strategy to solving this problem could be one of two methods. You could use “Process of Elimination” or Probabilities of Unions and Intersection new information has been reveled about the cards that the other players have. You would need to keep that information in mind and use it to solve the situation to uncover that cards that you may be hold just like in the 1st example. My conclusion as to what cards, I have in this game of chance are the following 5, 9 and 4. I am able to get to this...
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...PHI-384-OL August Semester 2012 Application Project 3 A cooperative orientation is based on the realization that an individual’s success is dependent on the success of other team members. To reach shared goals, everyone must do her or his part. (Johnson 148) I am engaged in a very active role in my children’s school, as the participating coordinator in the parent’s teachers association. I am involved in the social/recreational aspect such as fundraisers, planning field trips, school events and any extra socializing involvement amongst parents, teachers and students. The school is privately own, therefore they rely on all of the events for their financial assistance. I became a group member because I believe in creating a positive, productive and fun learning environment for children. In this large group of over fifty people, I demonstrate cooperative orientation and I display openness and supportiveness. We all have one aim in the group and that is to accomplish success in everything we do. We are all assign different tasks through the school year and making time to do so can be very challenging. Most of the parents work full time jobs and meetings are usually after work. For this we try to help each other by working around everyone’s schedule and planning ulterior methods or substitution. We all do our fair share in the group. We are all solely responsible for different areas within the committee. We are all mature, family orientated, motivated parents who come together...
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...Assignment 1 The Logic Application Dr. Keva Yarbrough Detra Lawrence Math 104 February 27, 2013 Assignment 1 The Logic Application One of the greatest strengths in math is it concerns with the Logic proof of its given proposition. Any Logical system must start with some undefined terms, definition, and axioms. There are many ways you can analyzed certain numbers or statistics. In this essay, we learned the outcome solving problems using concepts from the set theory and logic of the situation. This is a game call Guess Your Cards which is played by four players. Each player has to draw three cards 1 through 9 dealt face down and then places it on their heads so that everyone but the player can see the cards. We find that Player 1 Andy has won the game by answer to the card from the question deck. By the given information Andy has a sum of 13. Belle has a sum of 16. Carol has the sum of 12. Since Andy question was “Do you see two or more players with same value,” he replied yes. Belle question was asked “out of the five odd numbers do you see all different odd number,” she replied saying I see all odd numbers. Andy is the only player who Belle sees who has odd number of cards which is 1, 5, and a 7 which leads player 4 with the missing odd numbers of a 3 and 9. Since 3 and 9 sums to 12, and player 4 is missing its third card this lets us know player 4 number will value to Belle sum which is 16 and player four will have a 4 as its third card. With all numbers...
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...ATENEO DE DAVAO UNIVERSITY Graduate School of Business and Governance Master in Business Administration Roxas Avenue, Davao City “Final Paper on Quantitative Tool Application” Quantitative Methods in Management Submitted to: Prof. CHRISTOPHER PIO Submitted by: DANILO GAMAD October 20, 2014 Introduction New Beginnings Lim Tian Siu and his family were able to build their business in Davao City in 1978 as textile mart. His eldest son, Henry, was instrumental in the expansion of the business, which by now included a supermarket, as well as a department store in a location along Ramon Magsaysay where NCCC Main Magsaysay now stands. Rising the New Heights NCCC's expansion was not limited to Davao City but in other areas as well. Soon after, a branch in the then town, Tagum, a one hour drive from Davao City was built in 1987, the following year NCCC Main Magsaysay acquired the KIN Davao building at the corner of Lizada and Ramon Magsaysay Avenue. In 1991, the owners' business acumen as pioneers also allowed them to build a landmark in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan; to expand NCCC Tagum into NCCC Mall Tagum; and launch its first express outlet, the NCX in 2002. But by far, the largest and boldest step is set to be made as NCCC opened its biggest store in December 2003, NCCC Mall Davao, at the corner of MacArthur Highway and Ma-a Road, Davao City. More than thirty years of Value Shopping Currently, NCCC Department Stores, Inc. has 4 big...
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...ID 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Task Mode Task Name Duration Start Finish Predecessors ug 3, '14 M T W T F S IT314_CamilleGabol_ePaymentApplication days 59.5 Project Initiation Analysis and Design Initial Software Package Software Package Evaluation Final Package Selection Implementation Services RFP Bidding Process and Vendor Implementation Vendor Award Software Installation User Acceptance Testing Communications and Web Site Cut-Over Final Implementation e-Payment Project Complete 10 days 15 days 2 days 5 days 4.5 days 3 wks 4 wks 5 days 2 wks 2 wks 3 days 40 hrs 0 days Thu 9/18/25 Thu 9/18/25 Thu 9/18/25 Thu 10/9/25 Mon 10/13/25 Mon 10/20/25 Fri 10/24/25 Fri 10/24/25 Fri 10/24/25 Fri 10/31/25 Fri 11/14/25 Fri 11/28/25 Wed 12/3/25 Wed 12/10/25 Wed 12/10/25 Wed 10/1/25 Wed 10/8/25 Fri 10/10/25 Fri 10/17/25 Fri 10/24/25 Fri 11/14/25 Fri 11/21/25 Fri 10/31/25 Fri 11/14/25 Fri 11/28/25 Wed 12/3/25 Wed 12/10/25 Wed 12/10/25 1,2 3 3,4 5 5 5 8 9 10 11 12,11 Task Split Milestone Inactive Summary Manual Task Duration-only Manual Summary Rollup Manual Summary Start-only Finish-only External Tasks External Milestone Deadline Progress Manual Progress Project: IT314_CamilleGabol_eP Date: Tue 8/5/14 Summary Project Summary Inactive Task Inactive Milestone Page 1 31, '25 T W T F S Sep 7, '25 S M T W T F S Sep 14, '25 S M T W T F S Sep 21, '25 S M T W T F S Sep 28, '25 S...
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...Course Project IS535 Managerial Applications of Information Technology Keller Graduate School of Management Executive Summary Companies today are faced with increase challenges in a increasing competitive market place and so are relying on information and computer system to provide the edge to allow them to stay in the game of competitiveness. Max Satellite Service is not immune from these challenges. There are more competitors in this market that are offering various services such as allowing movie download on game console such as Xbox and Wii. This was unheard of about ten years ago. This project is to focus on one area of its information system to determine possible vulnerabilities, threats; attacks and what can be done to gain control of these by implement preventive procedures before damages possibly in the millions of dollars occur. Company Overview Max Satellite Service is a Satellite TV subscriber’s provider that covers the eastern part of the United State of America with plans to cover rest of the country in three years. To accomplish this large amount of different computer and information systems are used to ensure the reliable operation of product and services that its offer. Sales and promotions will be high on the agenda in the hope of achieving the goals. Even with various competitors that offer subscribers TV and also bundles other services together for a lower introductory price or even provide discount for partners’ services MSS believe that having...
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...Proposal Subject This proposal discusses the idea of introducing electronic communications and interactions for Albert’s Construction and Remodeling and the benefits that the company will gained if implemented. Albert’s Construction and Remodeling is a small construction company that focuses on residential remodeling. The company has 3 full time employees and 6 part time employees that work when needed. Each employee fills out a paper time sheet each week for hours worked detailing what job they have done. Hours are then manually logged and payments are made by hand. Correspondences between the company and customers are made via phone or email; important emails are printed out and kept in a file that is kept on site. Hour recording, payments, email and email history are all services that can be made electronic, saving time and money for the company. Problem Albert’s Construction and Remodeling problem is a recording keeping cost and efficiency, a lack of easy and resourceful communication, and an overuse of managerial overhead. Record keeping is a non-paying job requirement that is currently too time consuming. Communications between customer and worker are ineffective due to a long chain of command. The manager needs to focus on creating new jobs instead of filing paperwork for completed jobs. Name Albert’s Construction and Remodeling Solution The solution to Albert’s Construction and Remodeling’s problem is to implement an electronic payment system with a cloud database...
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...Application Software Application software, also known as an "app", is computer software designed to help the user to perform specific tasks. Application software is contrasted with system software and middleware, which manage and integrate a computer's capabilities, but typically do not directly apply them in the performance of tasks that benefit the user. The system software serves the application, which in turn serves the user. Application software is usually designed for end users and most are user friendly. Application software applies the power of a particular computing platform or system software to a particular purpose. There are many ways to obtain application software including paid commercial software, shareware, freeware, and rental ware. Commercial software is copyrighted and if you don’t pay for it, you can be prosecuted. Shareware is also copyrighted but available for free download with a requirement t pay as you use it. Freeware is copyrighted and available free with no further requirements. Rental ware is copyrighted and can be leased for a fee. Application software itself is divided into five categories. Entertainment software Entertainment software is usually known as video games or PC game and even mobile gaming on smart phones. Personal computer games are an electronic game that involves personal interaction with an interface to generate visual feedback on a monitor or other screen. The personal serves as the platform rather than a gaming only...
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...Final Briefly describe the six stakeholder groups in information systems. How does the systems analyst fit in? The six stakeholders groups in information system are: 1) External Service Provirder (ESP) – a systems analyst, system designer, or system builder who sells his or her expertise and experience to other businesses to help those businesses purchase, develop, or integrate their information systems solutions; may be affiliated with a consulting or services organization. 2) Project Manager – an experienced professional who accepts responsibility for planning, monitoring, and controlling projects with respect to schedule, budget, deliverables, customer satisfaction, technical standards, and system quality. 3)System owners -Interested not in raw data but in information that adds new business knowledge and helps managers make decisions. Business entities and business rules. Concerned with high-level processes called business functions. Business function – a group of related processes that support the business. Functions can be decomposed into other subfunctions and eventually into processes that do specific tasks. A cross-functional information system – a system that supports relevant business processes from several business functions without regard to traditional organizational boundaries such as divisions, departments, centers, and offices 4)System users - View data as something recorded on forms, stored in file cabinets, recorded in books and spreadsheets, or stored...
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...Boardman Management Group Request for Proposal LaTanya Powers CMGT 445 Application Implementation December 20, 2010 Paul Stokes Boardman Management Group is writing up a RFP, which is also known as a Request for Proposal. Boardman decided on developing an RFP so that it will help them bring in suppliers via a bidding process to obtain service for implementing or purchasing an updated word process application. In addition, the request for proposal helps Baderman clearly identify the risks and benefits of the procurement process. The below RFP includes the introduction of Baderman, the requirements of the system, and administration information. All of these key points will help Baderman decide which vendor is right for the job in implementing the word processing software application. Introduction 1. Description of company, including type of organizational structure Kelsey River surrounds Baderman Island Resort. In 1988, Baderman Island was made in an effort to redirect the Kelsey River. In order to help protect rare and endangered butterflies, 400 acres of botanical have been created on Baderman. The island has various restaurants and it contains three different hotels that satisfy everyone’s needs. Baderman Resort also provides unlimited activities and various entertainments that will fit every guests liking. In addition, Baderman provides conventional center that is designed to accommodate small to medium-sized...
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...development of an HR system to support the objective of a more sophisticated, state of the art, information systems technology. In this document, I will outline my plan for the new Information Technology system following in detail the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for the project. Information Gathering: Information gathering occurs during the analysis phase of the SDLC and is the foundation of this project. In the analysis phase, the information gathered are used to create report definitions and layouts, screen definitions and layouts, data element definitions, and workflow diagrams. In order for it to be successful, it starts with a high-level meeting with the COO Hugh McCauley. In this meeting, I will ask Mr. McCauley to assign stakeholders and dedicate them to this information gathering process. The Ideal stakeholder would be a manager or supervisor from each area of the department who has everyday working knowledge of the current HR IT system and the IT technical staff whose job it is to ensure the new system will work under the current IT infrastructure. At the end of this meeting, I would explain to the COO that I plan to follow the software development life cycle (SDLC) and use joint application development (JAD) sessions for information gathering. JAD will provide a well-organized written document upon the conclusion of the sessions that itemizes the processes that will take place along with who will be working on each task. Information Gathering Techniques: During...
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...PROPOSAL and FORESIGHT 1.1 EVENTS MANAGEMENT. Event management is the application of project management to the creation and development of festivals, events and conferences. As an event manager, one is responsible for managing an event from conception through to staging. Event management involves studying the complexities of the brand, identifying the target audience, devising the event concept, planning the logistics and coordinating the technical aspects before actually launching the event. Post-event analysis and ensuring a return on investment have become significant drivers for the event industry. The recent growth of festivals and events as an industry around the world means that the management can no longer be done or set up for a sole and particular purpose. Events management entails the overseeing of all sorts of events from the Olympics co-ordination and staging down to the planning of a breakfast meeting for ten business people. A BRIEF WRITE UP ON MY PROPOSED PROJECT. I Karika Oghenerugba Oghenefega, Matriculation number 09/Sci01/014, from the Computer Science department of Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti Ekiti state, intend to explore the discuss of Events Management and implement my foregained knowledge in my field of study, Computer Science, in the development of an application software which may be used in the planning and management of events. This application software would be able to ensure the supervision of planned out events be it of...
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...Yung Cheng 2324 Ravenhurst Dr. Plano, TX 75025 OBJECTIVE: Project leader / manager position in software development, information technology. EDUCATION: 2006 MBA, University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas 1996. MS in Computer Science, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta TECHNICAL SKILLS: J2EE Framework, JAVA, JSP, C/C++, UNIX Shell scripts, JavaScript, JDBC, XML web service, Struts MIDDLEWARES: WEBLOG, , STRUTS, CORBA for JAVA and C++, EJB, WLI. WORKING EXPERIENCES: 1996.12 – 1997.7: Concerto Software, Software Engineer Developed software systems for large telephone centers including the development of a Flex Server for Meridian One Switch that enables agents to transfer inbound or outbound calls according to real-time statistics. 1997.7 – current: Verizon Corporation, Member Technical Staff • Local Number Portability (1997), Major Developer, Participated in planning, designing and implementing the LNP application that allows customer to change their local phone service carriers without changing their phone number • Advanced IP Services Ordering System (1998) Participated in planning, designing and implementing the web-based ordering system that allows retail customers to order Verizon IP services (VOIP, FaxOIP, Unify messaging) from internet. Was responsible for server side DB and architecture design and implementation. • Verizon Supply Interface (1999) Participated...
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