For the assignments in this course, you will select a project to undergo the pro

For the assignments in this course, you will select a project to undergo the project management process. This project can be real or fictional, but you should choose something that you are interested in.
Remember a project must:
Have a beginning and an end.
Result in something being delivered to someone.
Require a series of activities that must be done to complete the project.
Require resources (for example, people and materials) to complete the work.
Again, we have all done projects. A project can be something as simple as taking a vacation, having a family reunion, putting on a wedding, having a birthday party, or buying / selling a house. The project could also be job-related, such as managing a major technology upgrade for the organization, putting together an annual management retreat for all employees, or something else that meets the definition of a project. The focus of your paper should be on the concepts learned from the chapter readings and not how well you can describe a project. All opinions must be supported with sources and in-text citations. Also, feel free to use different projects for each assignment.
Instructions
Write a 3–4 page paper in which you define the scope of your project:
1. Provide an introduction and overview of the project.
2. Explain why it is important to define the project goals and objectives for a new project.
3. Describe at least two project goals for the project and describe an objective for each of the project goals. Include in-text citations from credible sources that explain the importance of establishing and defining goals and objectives for a new project.
“Don’t lose points”:
Contrary to popular belief – project goals and objectives (you must provide at least two for each) has nothing to do with solely delivering the project on time and within budget (although time and budget can be a part just not the only part). Goals expand and or add dimension to “what” the project will deliver. Objective provide “how” these same goals will be reached.
Example: My scope is to build a 3 bedroom 2 bath house; my project goals would be that the house be 1. Eco friendly and 2. Energy efficient. My project objectives is how I will reach these project goals: Example 1. Use chemical free materials and 2. Use the best energy efficient appliances.
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First – delivering project on time, within budget and within scope are NOT project goals/objectives. These are the natural expectations of all projects (project management goals) also refer to as the Triple Constraint or Golden Triangle:
If my scope is to deliver a security software system:
Goal 1 (What?) Software must be easy to use —> Objective 1 (How?) Use friendly navigational screens
Goal 2 (What?) Software should prevent Hacking —> Objective 2 (How?) Research/implement best anti Hacking coding
All the goals provide more details to the WHAT is to be deliver.and objectives detail HOW these goals will be achieved.
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4. Explain why it is important to understand the organizational structure where the project will be completed.
5. Describe the project management structure that you will use to manage your project and why you made that choice.
* For example, will you manage it via the existing functional structure of the organization, set up a projected/dedicated project team, or use a matrix management structure?
* If you will use a matrix structure, which type will you use?
6. Define the term “project stakeholders,” identify the stakeholders involved with your project, and discuss their impact/role on the project.
7. Discuss some of the best practices for estimating and developing a project budget.