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VICTORIA UNIVERSITY

EPM 5600 Principles of Project Management


Brief on Individual Case Study Assignment

Assignment Title: Project Report for Pre-interview Employment Test (Individual)

Scenario: As a pre-interview employment test for the position of a project manager, you have been
asked to create a report for your chosen IT project from a selection of 50 different projects. The report
should address the following six tasks. Your answer should be original and created by you. Plagiarism
will be heavily penalized and reported to the University for disciplinary action.

Here's a list of 50 IT projects to choose from (The lecturer will assign one project to each
student):

1. ERP Implementation for a Retail Company


2. Mobile App Development for a Food Delivery Service
3. Cybersecurity Enhancement for a Financial Institution
4. Cloud Migration for a Health Care Provider
5. E-commerce Website Development for a Fashion Retailer
6. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software Implementation
7. Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Solution for a Marketing Agency
8. Virtual Reality (VR) Training Platform for Educational Institutes
9. Internet of Things (IoT) Integration for Smart Homes
10. Blockchain-based Supply Chain Management System
11. Augmented Reality (AR) Gaming Application
12. Telemedicine Platform for Remote Healthcare Services
13. Online Learning Management System (LMS) for a University
14. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) for a Financial Institution
15. Chatbot Development for Customer Support
16. Data Center Infrastructure Upgrade and Consolidation
17. Machine Learning Algorithm Development for Predictive Analytics
18. Social Media Analytics and Sentiment Analysis Tool
19. Cloud-based File Sharing and Collaboration Platform
20. DevOps Implementation for Software Development
21. Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Implementation
22. Network Security and Vulnerability Assessment
23. Website Redesign and User Experience (UX) Improvement
24. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Integration for a Manufacturing Company
25. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Virtual Assistant for Personal Use
26. Data Warehousing and Big Data Analytics Solution
27. Mobile Payment and Digital Wallet Application
28. Smart City Infrastructure and IoT Integration
29. Robotic Automation for Industrial Processes
30. Customer Engagement and Loyalty Platform for Retailers
31. Cloud-based Customer Support Ticketing System
32. Business Process Automation for a Service Company
33. Cloud-based Project Management Software Implementation
34. Real-Time Asset Tracking System for Logistics
35. Electronic Health Record (EHR) System for Hospitals
36. Personal Finance Management App
37. Social Networking Platform for a Niche Community
38. Predictive Maintenance Solution for Manufacturing Plants
39. Cybersecurity Awareness Training Program
40. Fleet Management System for Transportation Companies
41. Data Privacy Compliance Management Platform
42. Inventory Management Software for Retailers
43. Virtual Event Platform for Conferences and Exhibitions
44. Online Marketplace for Local Artisans
45. Supply Chain Optimization and Demand Forecasting Solution
46. Smart Home Automation System with Voice Control
47. Data Visualization and Dashboarding Tool for Business Insights
48. Video Conferencing and Collaboration Software
49. Internet of Things (IoT) Enabled Smart Agriculture Solution
50. Software Development for Remote Work Productivity

Task 1)
Business Case Questions (1-1.5 pages, 7.5 mark):
The project sponsor asks you the following questions about the business case for the project:
a) Explain what a business case is, when (at which phase), and why it is produced.
b) List at least 10 items that you are going to include in your business case.
c) What does success look like for this project? Provide at least 5 success measures.

Task 2)
Principles of project management (1 page, 7.5 mark):
Address the eighth principle of project management in PMBOK 7, "Build Quality into Processes and
Deliverables":
a) Define and explain this principle.
b) Elaborate on what this principle implies for the context of your project and how you will apply it.
c) Provide 2 examples of the processes and 2 examples of the deliverables into which you plan to
build quality in your project.

Task 3)
Project management knowledge areas (half a page, 5 mark):
a) Explain what Procurement Management means for the context of your project.
b) Provide 5 examples of items your project needs to procure.

Task 4)
Dealing with stakeholders and project situations (1 page, 5 mark):
In a project management team, two project planners, Jo and Javad, find themselves in a competitive
situation where each believes their approach is the best, leading to disagreements and arguments in
recent meetings. Both are trying to be seen as the primary decision-makers and leaders, resulting in
tension and conflicting ideas. Answer the following questions about this scenario:
a) Provide insights and suggestions for managing such situations effectively.
b) Outline a strategy to address the competitive behavior, promote open communication, and ensure
both project planners' ideas are heard and considered constructively.

Task 5)
Organizational Zoo Model (1 page, 7.5 mark):
a) Introduce the Organizational Zoo model to understand behaviors in organizations. Present 5
animals of the model and compare their characteristics.
b) Explain which animal would define the character you would like to have in your chosen project and
why.

Please select one IT project from the provided list and address all the above tasks in your report. Note
each project can only be allocated to one student in one class. Lecturer should approve your project in
advance. The report should be comprehensive, demonstrating your project management skills and
understanding of project principles.
The lecturer will assign one project to each student
PAGE LIMITS:

All page limits are set with font size 11 (Times New Roman) and single spacing, using 2.54cm
margins on all sides.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

The assessor’s evaluation for this assignment generally follows the submission requirements as noted
above. The evaluation will be conducted in accordance with the separate Marking Rubric for this
assignment which details the evaluation criteria and weightings (available marks).

DEADLINE:

Assignment should be uploaded on the relevant dropbox by 8 am before your class in week 7.
Assignments should include a coversheet signed and filled by the students. Each assignment will be
checked for plagiarism. Students have access to check their assignment originality before submission.

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