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Cumberlands Week 13 Computer Support for Project Management Discussion

 

  • Reflection and Discussion Forum Week 13

    Reflection and Discussion Forum Week 13

  • Assigned Readings:Chapter 14.
  • Computer Support for Project ManagementInitial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in each assigned textbook chapter.Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion.Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:
    1. Develop a list of criteria for a project management software package to be used in a project management course.
    2. You are in charge of the selection and implementation of a new project management software package in your organization. Develop a project plan and explain the details.

    [Your post must be substantive and demonstrate insight gained from the course material. Postings must be in the student’s own words – do not provide quotes!] [Your initial post should be at least 450+ words and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced). Post the actual body of your paper in the discussion thread then attach a Word version of the paper for APA review]Submitting the Initial Posting:Your initial posting should be completed by Thursday, 11:59 p.m. EST. Response to Other Student Postings: Respond substantively to the post of at least two peers, by Friday, 11:59 p.m. EST. A peer response such as “I agree with her,” or “I liked what he said about that” or similar comments are not considered substantive and will not be counted for course credit.[Continue the discussion through Sunday,11:59 p.m. EST by highlighting differences between your postings and your colleagues’ postings. Provide additional insights or alternative perspectives]Evaluation of posts and responses: Your initial posts and peer responses will be evaluated on the basis of the kind of critical thinking and engagement displayed. The grading rubric evaluates the content based on seven areas:Content Knowledge & Structure, Critical Thinking, Clarity & Effective Communication, Integration of Knowledge & Articles, Presentation, Writing Mechanics, and Response to Other Students.

  • Assignment

    Activity 13

    As part of your company’s effort to select a project management software package, you have been asked to approach several other companies that presently use such packages.

    1. Develop a questionnaire to help collect the relevant information.
    2. Fill out two questionnaires, each representing a different software package.
    3. Compare the responses of the companies and select the best software of the two.