Project and Systems Theory

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Project Management 641

Assignment 1: Project and Systems Theory

Lecturer: Mr. David Baccarini (Associate Professor)

Student: Mr. Shane F Scudder (Student# 16862241)

Required; Thursday 28th March 2013 @ 17:00hrs

Curtin University

School of Built Environment

Project Management Program

Part 1.0 – Theory

Describe the fundamentals of systems theory

• Project systems

• Systems and systems thinking

• Classification of a system

• The systems approach

Part 2.1 – Practical Application

Apply systems theory to a project from your experience

Part 2.2 – Practical Application

Describe 2 examples showing how your project systems are interdependent

• Estimation

• Budget

Part 2.3 – Practical Application

Describe 2 management techniques/processes/tools by which your project systems may be coordinated.

• Work Breakdown Structure

• Gantt Chart

Part 2.4 – Practical Application

Describe 2 examples showing how the external environment affects your project system.

• Geography/Weather

• Legal/ Political

Part 3.0 – Refection

What practical use is systems theory to a project manager?

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Part 1.0 – Theory

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Describe the fundamentals of systems theory

Project Systems

Project integration; integrates the three main project management processes of planning, execution and control – where the inputs from several knowledge areas are brought together

Project scope management; includes the processes required to ensure that the project includes all the work required, and only the work required, to complete the project successfully. It is primarily concerned with defining and controlling what is or is not included in the project, to meet the sponsors (and stakeholders)...