# Practical 02: Introduction to Project Management
Note
Ensure that you have gone through Lecture 2: Introduction to Project Management before attempting this practical.
# Theroretical Questions
Define project management. What does a project mean in project management, and how is it identified?
Define system request. What are the elements typically contained in a system request?
Define Technical Feasibility, Economic Feasibility and Operational Feasibility.
What are FOUR (4) risks that can endanger the successful completion of a project?
Briefly distinguish Tangible Costs from Intangible Costs. Give examples of each type under an e-hailing system scenario.
Define portfolio management. What are the goals of portfolio management?
Define computer-aided software engineering (CASE) tools. What are some benefits of using CASE tools?
List FOUR (4) common reasons why projects can fail.
# Hands-On Tasks
# Task 1
Given the information provided below and the Gantt chart layout provided, you are to construct a Gantt chart, with overlaps as specified.
| Activity Letter | Activity Description | Duration (weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| A | Train project team | 4 |
| B | Project paperwork and systems design | 2.5 |
| C | Modify purchased package | 2 |
| D | Manual systems flow | 1.5 |
| E | Modify in-house procedures | 4 |
| F | Test and implement modifications to purchased package | 1.5 |
| G | Test and implement manual | 2.5 |
| H | Test and implement modifications to in-house procedures | 1 |
# Task 2
Brian F. O'Bryne ("F", he says, stands for "frozen") owns a frozen-foods company and wants to develop an information system for tracking shipments to warehouses.
Using the data from the following table, draw a Gantt chart to help Brian organize his design project.
Description Task Must Follow Time (Weeks) Draw data flow A None 5 Draw decision tree B A 4 Revise tree C B 10 Write up project D C and I 4 Organize data dictionary E A 7 Do output prototype F None 2 Revise output design G F 9 Write use cases H None 10 Design database I H, E and G 8 When is it appropriate to use a Gantt chart? What are the disadvantages of using a Gantt chart? Explain it in a paragraph.
SUBMISSION
Complete the given practical and submit it as your lecture attendance for Week 3.